Paul Vnuk Jr. Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 A well-done vocal track can move us to tears, stir us to action, tell us a story and become so infectious we are driven to hum and sing along. In this issue, RECORDING looks at the vocal recording process with the tips and tools to tackle the most terrific takes! Reviews Beyond a talented set of vocal cords, it all starts with a well-chosen microphone. In this issue, we sing and play through the newly updated sE4400 from sE Electronics and the Soyuz 1973. Then we celebrate 20 years of Placid Audio with a fresh look at the beautifully lo-fi Copperphone and the new limited edition 20th Anniversary Copperphone. We also take a deep dive into one of the most iconic microphones of all time as we look at a historic reissue of the legendary M 49 V Large-diaphragm tube mic from Neumann. In the preamp department, we plug into the Drawmer 1972 and the Auteur DT desktop microphone preamp from Black Lion Audio. From there, we move inside the box to look at plugin vocal tools, including the Joe Chiccarelli Vocal Strip from IK Multimedia, the VLA-2A MK II compressor and TD-201 vintage tape echo from Black Rooster Audio. Finally, we check out the latest additions in Auto-Tune Pro from Antares. Interviews Our interview this issue is with musician, engineer, producer, multi-media artist and model Charlotte Kemp Muhl. Formerly one-half of the duo The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger with Sean Lennon, Kemp Muhl's latest project is Uni and the Urchins with vocalist Jack James and guitarist David Strange. We peer behind the curtain of the band's latest album, SIMULATOR. The album was recorded and mixed by Charlotte and released on her Chimura Music label. Features Want more microphones? We've got you covered as editor Paul Vnuk Jr rounds up all 6 current models in the AKG C Series in the latest installment of A Family of AKG C Series Microphones Compared. In this issue's Studio 101, class is in session as Joe Albano gives us an introduction to vocal recording. Joe helps us choose the right mic, setup for the session and offers solutions to common vocal recording issues. In Session Log, producer Marc Urselli travels back in time to sessions at LA's East West Studios with Foo Fighters. Mark Hornsby is back Inside The Studio with vocal recording advice from vocalist, instructor, and vocal coach Beth Cohen. Aaron Trumm offers his thoughts on recording the sound of your own voice, and engineer, producer and bassist extraordinaire Dave Martin returns to the RECORDING family with Readers' Tracks. Get vocal in the March issue of RECORDING Magazine. Quote Editor - RECORDING Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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