Steve Albini emphasizes the importance of perpendicular microphone placement when miking speaker cabinets to achieve a clearer, brighter sound.
He explains that angling the microphone can cause phase cancellation in high frequencies, resulting in dullness. This method contrasts with the common practice of angling the mic, which originated from live sound engineers needing to keep stages clear.
Albini encourages an experimental approach in the studio, suggesting that refining techniques over time through trial and error leads to better results and professional growth.