How to Record and Mix Great Vocals

Contents

• Introduction. About This Book The Impact of Great Vocals How to Use This Book Tips and
• References
• Chapter 1 . Your Mic Is Your Instrument Dynamic vs. Condenser Mics The Importance of Room Acoustics Connecting Mics Mic Preamps and Setting Levels Accessories Key Takeaways
• Chapter 2 . Recording Techniques To Hold or Not to Hold? Mic Technique Monitoring Your Vocals Recording a Vocal Overdubbing Vocals Punching Vocals Composite Vocals Key Takeaways
• Chapter 3 . Preparing Your Vocals for the Mix Step 1: Remove Hiss Step 2: Delete Silences Step 3: Reduce Breath Noises and Inhales Step 4: Reduce Plosive Severity Step 4: Phrase-by-Phrase Normalization/Gain Changes Step 5: De-Essing Step 6: Pitch Correcti
• Chapter 4 . Equalization Equalizer Responses Main EQ Parameters What You'll End Up Equalizing . Dynamic Equalization Automated Equalization . Typical EQ Curves for Vocals Key Takeaways
• Chapter 5 . Dynamics Processing How Dynamics Processors Work Types of Dynamics Processors Sidechaining Key Takeaways
• Chapter 6 . Reverb and Delay Reverb Processing Delay Processing . Key Takeaways .
• Chapter 7 . Automating Parameter Changes Automation Basics Automation Methods . Automating Effects . Key Takeaways
• Chapter 8 . Double-Tracking, Harmonizing, and Layering Vocals Automatic Double-Tracking (ADT) Plug-Ins Pseudo-ADT with Pitch Correction Shifting Pitch to Create Pseudo-Double Tracking How to Mix Double-Tracked Vocals The Doubled Vocal Fix Creating Harmoni
• Chapter 9 . Vocal Performance Tips Emotional Dynamic Range Avoiding the Vocal Disconnect . The Performance Curve