COMPRESSING VOCALS

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:56 pm

I have a problem. I have my vocal mic going into my board and then the computer. But when going into the board Im peaking at times and Im forced to lower the level alot. Should I add a compressor on the vocals before going into the computer?

Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:12 am

Set the gain on the mic preamp so the highest peak of your performance reach -6 dB in DAW. You can always compress and bold it later and recall it if you don't like.

How’s calibrated input of A/D stage? Did you check the spec (preamp out - AD in)?

Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:46 am

Groff wrote:

Set the gain on the mic preamp so the highest peak of your performance reach -6 dB in DAW. You can always compress and bold it later and recall it if you don't like.

How’s calibrated input of A/D stage? Did you check the spec (preamp out - AD in)?

Well Im going right into the makie board that has its own phantom power and pre amp. So I guess Im going to have to turn that gain up.

Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:29 pm

Of course, but the point is that you have to turn it up so the highest signal is peaking approximately at (-6) dB. Leave some headroom. It's healthy.

With the little practice, you will find out the right preamp gain setting for the song.

What are you using as ADDA converter/card?

Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 4:19 pm

Groff wrote:

Of course, but the point is that you have to turn it up so the highest signal is peaking approximately at (-6) dB. Leave some headroom. It's healthy.

With the little practice, you will find out the right preamp gain setting for the song.

What are you using as ADDA converter/card?

Yup a card. M-Audio Delta 66

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:37 am

Mackie/Delta66 combo should work fine. Just be gentle with the gain.

regards

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