Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

4 Sep 2006, 07:35

Hi all, I am just about to begin adding vocal tracks into the audio tracks on my fx7 to go with a set of around ten songs that I've recorded on the sequencer and need some advice.

I've done this before with variable success and was wondering if anyone who has experience doing this could give me some advice in regards to getting clear vocal tracks that stand out in the mix without cluttering up the music.
I'm more interested in seeing what can be done with my vocals using the tools on the fantom itself rather than going into the type of mics that im using, preamps etc.

For instance...

Which effects be it a chain of mfx in the mixer or input effects or whatever would anyone reccomend for vocals?

Does emphasizing vocal samples help?

Any other tips or suggestions are more than welcome.

Hangman.

Re: Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

4 Sep 2006, 22:57

Good topic. I was about to ask the same question also. I just got a mic handed down to me from a friend. It's not the best mic. But it's free. I've been experimenting with different effects on the fantom. But I dont know if I'm doing it right. :p

I wouldnt mind hearing songs from others where vocal was added to their songs. And maybe describe what effects were being used. I know there isnt a right way to do things. But I would still like to hear from others.

Re: Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

6 Sep 2006, 14:49

I guess no one else uses the audio tracks for vocals... <|:(

Re: Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

6 Sep 2006, 17:58

I've done it but thought somebody more knowlegable would've chimed in by now. Besides the whole nice mic, pre, pop filter thing and a very dry room issue, FX should be used sparingly. Unless your going for a WET sound. A BBE sonic maximizer works well for retaining vocal intelligibilty and clarity, but that's outboard equipment. Most vocal tracks have a LITTLE reverb and that's it. what style of music are you doing? I think it REALLY DOES come down to mic/pre quality

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Re: Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

6 Sep 2006, 21:00

I think I need to invest in a better mic and a preamp too. The mic Im using is really cheap. I guess I cant complain

Im doing a lot of combination with fx. It sounds pretty good with this cheap mic. I think having a better mic with preamp will help out the quality a lot. But for the meantime I going to be experimenting with more with setting.

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10 Sep 2006, 04:34

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Re: Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

10 Sep 2006, 22:14

Is this the mic you're talking about?

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUBETA58A. I've been reading a lot of reviews, seem like a lot of people are happy with the quality.

Re: Big Fantom Vocals Recording Project- Help

11 Sep 2006, 00:51

When I said mic/pre, I meant a good mic, such as a shure 58, not a "radio shack special". I use a "58" and it's fine. The PRE I refered to was if your using a condensor, in which case could make a very big difference in sound quality. Najikaram has good advice. There's no RIGHT WAY to go, so Xperiment. The 58 is an industry standard and you can't go wrong

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11 Sep 2006, 10:49

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