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  • Unveiling The Secrets of Choosing The Right Vocal Mic



    Chris and Jody detail the journey they have taken learning the ropes of choosing the right vocal mic. Discussing different types of mics and how they go about figuring out what mic will suit a voice. Plus what advantages we now have with modern mic setups that gives the end user a better way to choose the right mic to compliment a voice for a recording.

    The following are examples of what the ML-1 mic models sound like without EQ, compression or mic pres – just the raw audio and the type of mic model only. Best to listen in a good environment so you can hear how each mic changes the quality of the voice.

  • Vocal Mic Distance: How Close is Close Enough?



    Chris and Jody discuss what to consider when tracking vocals: How close to the mic should you get?  What are the issues you may run into when not getting this right? What if the singer wants to actually hold the mic in hand? What is proximity effect? All this, plus our Friday Finds.

    It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed…

  • How To Enhance Vocals With Out of Time Delays



    Chris and Jody take on a way to help enhance your vocal mixes. The Delay. We mention various ways to use delays, primarily ones that are not perfectly synced to enhance the way the vocal sits in a mix. Plus we offer up various types of delays to achieve cool space and effects. Don’t forget our Friday Finds, cause this week there’s a doozy. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

  • 2 Minute Tuesday Tip: Cleaning Up Vocal Files


    In this video, Chris walks you through how he starts his workflow of cleaning up vocal tracks, prior to mixing. His process involves destructive editing, so make sure you back up your files before you try this technique.

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