Well, yeah… in that case… try step back a bit. I set my pop shield about 12cm (ish) away from the mic… and then I’m standing a further 10cm away at least, more or less. It’s hard to say what an optimal distance is because there’s a number of variables involved but generally 20 - 25cm seems to work for me. Though, I have got up much closer on occasion for a more whispered delivery, but in contrast for a more energetic vocal stepping back even further may be required.