Thread: Question on how to get specific vocal sound...?

Hey guys,
I'm recording an acoustic piece, and the guitars sound excellent (really bright and dense), but I'm having a hard time getting the vocal sound I want for the piece.

I'm looking for something along the lines of the vocal tone exhibited in the songs Daughters (by John Mayer), or Hello Again (by Tommy Lee).

The main part of the tonal structure of those vocals that I'm not quite sure how to replicate is the deep bass tones that seem to "jump" out at you at the beginning of words and phrases (sounds like some kind of multi-band compressor or something). The vocals also seem really "dense" (Maybe the work of slightly overdriven tubes...) - however my vocals sound a lot thinner. The last thing that I'm having trouble with is replicating the reverb used on these tracks (specifically John Mayer's "Daughters")

Can you guys please give me some tips on getting my vocal tone to replicate John Mayer's or Tommy Lee's?

By the way - I'm singing through an SM57 right now (Just because I heard John Mayer actually used an SM57 for vocals on Daughters - if not I can switch to a condenser - but the SM57 should be fine because I need a "deeper" sound) through a Behringer Tube Preamp.

I have the Waves Platinum bundle on my computer...everything else I have on here is so-so...

Thanks a lot guys,
Jason

Thanks a lot for your help - I'll definitely have to look into trying out the things you suggested.

I've been thinking about purchasing a Rode K2 anyways - could you (and others) possibly share your opinion on this microphone? Also - would it give me a similar sound of that of the NT2?

Thanks a lot,
Jason