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Secrets To A Platinum Vocal
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Nitrous_N2O replied on Thu Dec 1, 2005 @ 6:56pm |
 Coolness: 125545 | Nothing is more important in a song than the lead vocal. Simply put...the lead vocal is the primary focal point of your entire mix. Because of its importance and need for constant placement within a mix, proper microphone, EQ, and compression techniques are essential. Learn the same techniques as used in platinum hits...
1) Microphone Techniques: In order to achieve a professional high fidelity vocal recording, using a condenser mic along with a good pop-screen is the only way to go. Condensers capture vocal resonance and vocal frequency spectrums far better than dynamic microphones. Also, before recording, be certain to switch the mic's settings to the cardioid pickup pattern with the high pass filter enabled to remove low end rumble from the source recording signal. 2) Vocal EQ Techniques: If proper microphone techniques have been implemented, a minimal amount of EQ should be needed. However, if you find the vocals could still use added clarity, try boosting 1-3 decibels between 5khz - 7khz. If you're needing an extra airy texture added to the vocals, try boosting 1-3 decibels between 10khz-12khz. Also, any low frequencies 100hz and below should be rolled off and/or high-passed to add further low end control to your overall mix. 3) Vocal Compression Techniques: With compression, you are seeking to even out inconsistencies in volume levels while at the same time trying not to destroy the natural dynamics inherent in the vocal performance. The trick is to set your compressor with a high ratio of 5:1 to 8:1 with a semi-fast attack and a medium release time. Most important is your setting of the compressor's threshold: Set your threshold level where gain reduction occurs only for the loudest volume peaks in the vocal recording. This will even out level inconsistencies all the while retaining natural vocal dynamics. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» nothingnopenope replied on Thu Dec 1, 2005 @ 8:01pm |
 Coolness: 201345 | they forgot one important point: If you don't have a good room.. FORGET IT.
Vocals recorded in a bedroom will sound like vocals in a bedroom.. Unless that's the sound you are going for... |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» nothingnopenope replied on Thu Dec 1, 2005 @ 8:01pm |
| Coolness: 201345 | Especially with a large diaphragm condensor mic |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» PitaGore replied on Fri Dec 2, 2005 @ 10:05am |
 Coolness: 471925 | also one's gotta know how to sign at first
a machine cant make u sound right if u aint at all |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Nitrous_N2O replied on Fri Dec 2, 2005 @ 10:29am |
| Coolness: 125545 | Ahah true dat..
Maybe Reggie could post some of his tips |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» PitaGore replied on Fri Dec 2, 2005 @ 12:37pm |
| Coolness: 471925 | Host One's mom would be the best teacher for this ... |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Nitrous_N2O replied on Fri Dec 2, 2005 @ 3:01pm |
| Coolness: 125545 | Yah true dat |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Nitrous_N2O replied on Wed Dec 14, 2005 @ 12:37pm |
| Coolness: 125545 | Here's more foe ya :
You've put in some hard work to achieve the perfect lead vocal mix. Now, it's time to bring the song to a new level by adding the background vocals to the mix! Below are some great unknown tips on how to attain some prized background vocal textures... 1) Add Silk: Unlike the up front full-bodied texture of your lead vocal track, take a different complimentary approach with your backing vocals. Add some silk by applying an overall high-pass filter as high as 900hz to the background vocals. The higher the high-pass the more sheen and silky the texture becomes. Also, for even more sheen, boost 11-12khz 1-4 decibels using high-shelf EQ. 2) Add Depth: To ensure a large impressive sound, you need to record several tracks of background vocals: double takes, triple takes, as well as, stacking harmonies. Take advantage of this multi-tracking by assigning each track its own panning placement. For example, pan low vocal/harmony tracks hard left & right. Next, pan medium vocal/harmony tracks 75% left & 75% right. Lastly, pan high vocal/harmony tracks 40% left & 40% right. Now your backing vocals will hug around your lead vocal perfectly! 3) Add Distance: To further add contrast apart from your lead vocal, apply different effects settings to your background vocal tracks. Typically, heavier effects should be applied to background vocals when compared to lead tracks. This helps add distance & a unique character apart from your lead mix. Some good background effects to apply are subtle ping pong stereo delays, hall reverbs, plate reverbs, and choruses! |
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