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mixing the vocals

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Spell88, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. Spell88

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    hi)
    how do you mixing the vocals usually?
    What is your processing algorithm?
     
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    Seth Munson How do Amber Lamps?

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    Please explain more, "vocals" is such a broad term.
     
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    I wonder how do you process different types of vocals and which plug-ins do you use for it.
     
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  4. Seth Munson

    Seth Munson How do Amber Lamps?

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    I usually take the same steps many others take
    cuts first, comp, boosts, comp, ect ect

    Comps - 1176s, LA2As, Puig Fairchilds, Rvox, L2s
    Eqs - Pultecs, Digi EQs, Waves EQs
     
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    Thank you very much for your answer)
    could you tell me more, step by step?
     
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    Seth Munson How do Amber Lamps?

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    Nope I really cant, every voice it different and every mix is different.
    My best advice is to use your ears and know your gear/plugs.

    If I think a certain voice needs a certain type of vibe or sound, I will reach for a compressor that I know that will give it that feel.
     
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    understood, thank you very much for your help)
     
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    I have noticed that a good hardware preamp + compressor helps a lot when recording. I have the SPL Track One that is a "lazy mans" channel strip tailored for vocals (one knob de-esser and compressor ftw). I usually have highpass on, then de-esser at max, then the compressor set pretty hard and then I compensate the de-essed signal high end with the highshelf boost especially if using SM7b, but otherwise I have the EQ relatively flat, I may cut around low mids tho. Then ITB I usually have like delay and reverb and maybe some compression, but that's pretty much it. Remember; get sound at the source.
     
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