what else do i need?

OmarNoori · Post by **OmarNoori** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:25 pm

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

thanks

Diego · Post by **Diego** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:59 am

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.

OmarNoori · Post by **OmarNoori** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:05 pm

thanks for the feedback diego, i will be using the SE electrion reflexion and monster cables as well

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JonSolo · Post by **JonSolo** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:47 pm

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.

Solo

OmarNoori · Post by **OmarNoori** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:57 pm

thanks, i am thinking of recording in a bedroom wiith the se reflexion.. what do u think about that?

JonSolo · Post by **JonSolo** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:16 pm

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.

Jon

OmarNoori · Post by **OmarNoori** » Thu May 01, 2008 5:54 pm

what kind of curtians did u use? (material).. and would it help if i just didnt turn on light bulbs at all? thanks

JonSolo · Post by **JonSolo** » Thu May 01, 2008 8:20 pm

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.

Jon

OmarNoori · Post by **OmarNoori** » Sun May 04, 2008 12:24 am

i just orderd the se reflexion and might try the curtains, i will post something for sure, jonsolo once everything is setup