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Performers often move the microphone away from their mouths when singing particularly loud notes. This is because the human voice has a maximum volume, and attempting to sing louder than this limit can result in vocal strain or damage. By moving the microphone away, the singer allows their voice to fill the room directly, preventing the need to push their voice harder than is safe. This technique is especially common among performers who aren’t using a sound system, but it can also be used to enhance the emotional impact of a song’s climax.