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OmarNoori Senior Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject: what else do i need? |
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hi guys what else do i need for reecording vocals profesional ( for a cd).
i have:
cubase Sx3
Waves Mercury Bundle
and as far as hardware goes:
rode nt1a ( mic)
maudio 1814 interface
and UA LA610 solo preamp
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Diego Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Hi!
Well, it seems you're nearly done!
IMHO, you need a better mic: I've got 2 NT1-A and it's a great product for the price/performance ratio, but I think if you need to record professional vocals you should have to buy a better mic like akg c414, neumann U89 or TLM series...
The audio interface is ok, remember to use good quality cables, and absolutely record vocals in a controlled environment, because vocals suffer a lot on after processing if they are recorded in a bed acoustic room. _________________ Diego http://www.myspace.com/diegoinmusic
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OmarNoori Senior Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the feedback diego, i will be using the SE electrion reflexion and monster cables as well . _________________
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JonSolo Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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From looking at your list you are missing one thing.
A professional voice.
There is no reason why you could not achieve great sounding vocals using that equipment. I would encourage a good room with minimum reflections. I also would encourage using a noise gate with your compressor. If you have a good loud vocalist you could set it as high as -35dB and get great results.
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OmarNoori Senior Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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thanks, i am thinking of recording in a bedroom wiith the se reflexion.. what do u think about that? _________________
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JonSolo Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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It has always worked for me. Before I had a studio I actually hung curtains all around my room where I recorded (modified den area) which dampened the sound considerably. I also changed all my bulbs to 40W and refused to use the overhead light. This cut out a lot of noise considerably till I was able to afford a line conditioner.
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OmarNoori Senior Member
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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what kind of curtians did u use? (material).. and would it help if i just didnt turn on light bulbs at all? thanks _________________
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JonSolo Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I used Afghans. Just kidding. I bought cotton curtains from Walmart to be exact. Heavy stock. They were much cheaper back then...like $4 USD per panel. I think I hung about 10-12 of them.
No problem on the lights. You just want to make sure there is no hum...which eliminates fluorescents. You should be fine. Be sure to post something once you drop a track or two. Excited to hear what you might be doing.
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OmarNoori Senior Member
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:24 am Post subject: |
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i just orderd the se reflexion and might try the curtains, i will post something for sure, jonsolo once everything is setup _________________
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