Typical way to record vocals
Typical way to record vocals
I just like to have somebody’s suggestion on recording vocals. Is it typical and recommendable to select the “Vocal” on the Channel Strip screen (of the assigned track)?
When I do so, the parameters of the “Compressor” are changed. Does this mean the compressor effect is inserted when the vocal part is recorded?
When I do so, the parameters of the “Compressor” are changed. Does this mean the compressor effect is inserted when the vocal part is recorded?
Re: Typical way to record vocals
Unless you have 'Menu -> Settings -> Record (Tab) -> Disable Effects While Recording' = Yes, then everything active in the ChannelStrip (incl. Insert FX) will be recorded.
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Re: Typical way to record vocals
Actually that's not quite right. The setting in the preferences just determines whether you can monitor with effects, but not whether effects are recorded along with the audio. To do that you need to long press on the record-enable button and select "record effects" from the menu.
Generally it's best not to record the effects with the audio, so that you can tweak them at mix time.
Generally it's best not to record the effects with the audio, so that you can tweak them at mix time.
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Damn! Yes, you're absolutely correct, @richardyot - and I know better than that! Well caught
Apologies for the bum steer, @MicciHay
Apologies for the bum steer, @MicciHay
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Re: Typical way to record vocals
No worries
To the OP: generally you want to record the vocals unprocessed and then apply some compression afterwards to even out the volume and maybe a little reverb and/or delay.
To the OP: generally you want to record the vocals unprocessed and then apply some compression afterwards to even out the volume and maybe a little reverb and/or delay.
Re: Typical way to record vocals
Thank you for your reply. My voice is quite loud at the peak and significantly subtle usually when I sing. That is why I often used compressor/limitter when I recorded.
But if it is allowed to record as the natural, no compression no limitation, and to compress and limit later, it would be of course better. Would you instruct me how to do it?
But if it is allowed to record as the natural, no compression no limitation, and to compress and limit later, it would be of course better. Would you instruct me how to do it?
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Yes most definitely. With digital recording you have a lot of headroom, so record your vocals so that the loudest parts hit around minus 18 on the meter and then compress at mix time.MicciHay wrote: But if it is allowed to record as the natural, no compression no limitation, and to compress and limit later, it would be of course better. Would you instruct me how to do it?
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Thank you very much. I will try it next time.
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Re: Typical way to record vocals
+1 here - get the clean recording first, and that leaves you the most options later.richardyot wrote:
Yes most definitely. With digital recording you have a lot of headroom, so record your vocals so that the loudest parts hit around minus 18 on the meter and then compress at mix time.
A couple of additional thoughts -
Learn your microphone. Each has it's own sensitivity - it sounds like you have a high dynamic range, so understanding how your mic responds to that will give you a better recording.
Presets - with acoustic instruments, and especially with voice, there is no "one size fits all" preset. Using the Vocal preset should just be a starting point to get you in the ballpark. Be ready to spend time with the channel strip to find what fits your voice.
There's a fantastic channel on YouTube; TheRecordingRevolution.com. Tons of tutorials, many specifically around vocals. While he mainly uses ProTools, all the concepts will transfer directly to Auria.
And don't be put off - getting a great vocal sound is one of the holy grails of engineering. It takes a bit of time to learn how to get it, but as it seems you've chosen Auria you have access to all the tools you need.
Best of luck!
Re: Typical way to record vocals
If you haven't yet viewed these they might provide some useful information especially the one onMicciHay wrote:I just like to have somebody’s suggestion on recording vocals. Is it typical and recommendable to select the “Vocal” on the Channel Strip screen (of the assigned track)?
When I do so, the parameters of the “Compressor” are changed. Does this mean the compressor effect is inserted when the vocal part is recorded?
use of the psp channel strip
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