Brand new to recording, advice on vocal effects
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Posted on Mar 07, 2009 06:04 pm
joxendine
Member Since: Mar 07, 2009
i just bought a Tascam DP-02CF, alesis Picoverb, and a Samsun Q7 dynamic mic. I'm pretty impressed with what I've been able to do so far but i feel like there should be some way to make the vocals blend better and create something that really sounds like a radio song. I'm using mostly karaoke CD's since I do not play any instruments. i am also wondering what was available to do some pitch correcting with, maybe i could export the track and run it through some editing software? I am using my laptop and a few simple audio editors to compliment the Tascam board.
Any and all advice is appreciated as i am just getting started
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olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Mar 07, 2009 11:36 pm Probably the least expensive and one of the best solutions for Audio editing that also includes a decent pitch correction process as well as numerous other features/effects including multi-track recording would be Adobe Audition. Antares AutoTune (pitch correction) alone would run you almost as much.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 08, 2009 06:49 pm Blending the vocal's over a Karaoke track will be a little tuff but it can be done. It will take some practice and patience though on your part.
OD has it right with AA being a pretty low dollar app. to start with. You can also look at Cakewalk for their entry level software as well as the now famed Reaper software which is a full function demo and is pretty cheap to purchase the full license which will include support and updates.
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Mar 08, 2009 07:23 pm Does anybody know if karaoke tracks already have a notch in their EQ for the vocals to sit in?
This is a pretty common process to go through while mixing. Since the intelligible portions of most human speech occurs somewhere between 1Khz and 4Khz, it helps to attenuate everything but the vocals by just a few dB (try -3dB to start) in that frequency range. This allows the vocals to shine though the backing tracks.
Also, most vocals on CDs you listen to are recorded with condensor microphones and not dynamic microphones. A large-diaphragm or mid-sized diaphragm condensor microphone is the most commonly used style of mic for vocals and acoustic instruments. There are tons of entry-level condensor mics available for very reasonable prices. Mics like the MXL 990, Behringer B2, and the AKG Perception 120 are widely used by beginner home recordists. AKG, CAD, Behringer, Nady, Sterling Audio, and Audio Technica all make good bang-for-the-buck entry-level condensors so if you still have $100 or so left over after your recent purchase, you might want to shop around for one of these mics.
If you bump your budget up to $200 you can reach good mics like the Rode NT-1A, the excellent and recently discounted Shure KSM-27, and the AKG Perception 220.
Mar 08, 2009 09:14 pm Quote:
Also, most vocals on CDs you listen to are recorded with condensor microphones and not dynamic microphones.
I wouldn't bet on that...
Mar 08, 2009 09:32 pm Thanks for the feedback. I figured I would be replacing that dynamic mic very soon. The guy at the music store insisted my $100 would be better spent on a good dynamic mic versus a cheaper condesor mic, so i wient for it.
Any good advice on using my Alesis picoverb? I'm finding it easy to use too much reverb, but going with less starts sound pretty dry and seems to have less chance of blending with the music track.
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Mar 08, 2009 09:32 pm Quote:
I wouldn't bet on that...
Why not? Other than the occasional ribbon mic and those who prefer a dynamic for one of a few reasons, what else would the majority of lead vocalists sing into? Just curious...
CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
Mar 09, 2009 01:20 pm I would record dry, then route through your verb box and record to a second channel. That way if you do a perfect take, you can try and try again on the verb till you get it right.
