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#433227 - 10/18/03 07:36 PM tough vocal to mic?
mdurango
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Im new here so I hope this is the right forum. My situation is, I have a small project studio setup and am recording a local musician. I am having trouble with getting a good sound from the mic on the recording. He has a very rough voice(think tom waits), but sings in key and sounds great in the room and live. but the tracks just sound too rough when theyre recorded. I have cheap mics a 58 a 57 and a rode nt condenser(the cheap one). Is the mic my problem or what should I be doing? Thanks!
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#433228 - 10/19/03 09:13 AM Re: tough vocal to mic?
Phil A
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The mic is not the problem!!! I've worked with a lot of VERY expensive microphones... and I still have a healthy respect for 58s and 57s. In one blind listening test, I picked an SM-57 as my 2nd favorite mic... go figure.

The problem you're facing is that of presenting a unique sound (the aforementioned voice) in the context of a mix, to present a completed work that sounds familiar and comfortable. You may not achieve this... but you may achieve something greater!

Play with the mix... Do things with the mix that you've never done before... Experiment with compression and effects... Try removing all effects.

Be bold and dare to create a work of art that is unique in its own right!
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#433229 - 10/21/03 03:05 PM Re: tough vocal to mic?
Loco
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Quote:
Originally posted by mdurango:
He has a very rough voice(think tom waits), but sings in key and sounds great in the room and live. but the tracks just sound too rough when theyre recorded.
He may be getting too close to the mic on the first place. If you like the sound of his voice in the room, make him stand around 9 inches away from the mic, and point it (the Rode) to his chest.

Also....

Check your preamp. Don't slam it, unless you have a preamp with a great character. Avoid clipping your converters.
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