#057 - SPECIAL: Vocal Recording Techniques, Tips and Tricks for Performing at your Best

SPECIAL: Vocal Recording What’s most important in music: vocals! What to eat/drink before singing What NOT to eat/drink before singing Preparing yourself mentally and physically for the singing session How to get the best vocal sound: When large diaphragm condensers are best Why there’s still a need for hi-end and vintage mics When dyn mics are best When ribbon mics are best Pre-amps: Your interface’s transistor preamps, vs. tube preamps and preamps with transformers Compressors, if in doubt: don’t! Adding comfort reverb (stereo!) to the headphones The headphone mix: clean, minimalistic, stereo Setting the mood in the live room. Warming up your voice Performance tips Microphone technique: lay with distance Recording tips and tricks The most important tip of all (and this may be hard to hear - sorry!)