 Vocal Recording Techniques, What makes for good technical vocal |
 Sat 13 May 2006, 01:54
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So I've been doing some reading in this forum and have learned that, yes a large part of a good vocal involves the talent of the singer. However, technically what makes a good vocal recording?...after recording some of my own vocals and comparing to some CD's of mine I realize they need some sprucing up. I've heard about limiters and compressers and equalizers, yet I have NO CLUE what these do. I have fiddled with them a bit and can definitely hear a difference in the sound, but I guess my question is"What is the desirable vocal sound/quality?" and "How is it achieved?"...I'm sure this will spur a multitude of different answers...so I guest every just give your two cents. Thanks
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Wed 3 Jun 2009, 15:00
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I think a good thing to have in mind when recording vocals is that the vocalist is the most important part of the signal chain - make sure they are fully warmed up and relaxed to produce that memorable performance - I generally apply a compressor in the signal chain when dynamics are excessive and in terms of mixing, after the recording stage, emphasize the 5kHz frequency (or around this region) for vocal presence and a boost between 10-15kHz to cut the vocals through and make them sound more airy. Taping a pencil vertically to the pop shield improves its ability to prevent s and p blasting.
I like to use the AKG SolidTube 6-12 inches from the singer with low frequency roll-off filter on to produce warm, intimate sound. This post has been edited by artofmixing: Wed 3 Jun 2009, 15:06 -------------------- |
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sonickid23 Vocal Recording Techniques Sat 13 May 2006, 01:54
sonickid23 anybody? Sat 13 May 2006, 22:40 allears Hello,
You are correct that a good vocal recordin... Sat 13 May 2006, 23:55 sonickid23 I have a pretty standard mic (not sure brand, cost... Sun 14 May 2006, 03:30 allears Hello,
A compressor is basically a variable gain ... Sun 14 May 2006, 04:58 sonickid23 Thank you so much for the crash course....definite... Sun 14 May 2006, 18:49 faradaze Though it is true that a Neumann, (I own an M 147)... Mon 15 May 2006, 08:02 allears While I do agree that it is critcal for every user... Mon 15 May 2006, 11:42 sonickid23 sorry nother lamens question....
what is a "p... Mon 15 May 2006, 17:52 Mojave Mark For recording vocals a pre-amp is SUPER important.... Tue 16 May 2006, 14:27 sonickid23 hmmmm...whats a good, resonably priced, pre-amp th... Tue 16 May 2006, 17:18 mortalengines The Presonus Tubepre for just 100 bucks ain't ... Thu 18 May 2006, 01:38 sonickid23 so what is this preamp gonna do exactly? Does it ... Thu 18 May 2006, 02:36
cornutt QUOTE (sonickid23 @ Wed 17 May 2006, 19:3... Tue 30 May 2006, 20:16 |
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