Mic Preamp for Jeff Buckley-like vocals

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:51 pm

My voice sounds very much like Jeff Buckley. What preamps would you recommend for that sound?

I am currently using API.

Thanks.

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:58 pm

What's wrong with the API? And what makes you think that the sound of Jeff Buckley is all due to just the mic preamp?

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:20 pm

The API sounds a bit too harsh to me. Or perhaps it's my Studio Projects C1 microphone that's causing that sound. So maybe you could recommend a better mic for my vocals, or perhaps a good mic-preamp combination.

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:35 am

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Or perhaps it's my Studio Projects C1 microphone that's causing that sound.

Bingo.

I'm not in tune with who Jeff Buckley is and what his voice is like so I may not be the best person to ask, but the C1 mic is way more likely to be your problem than the API mic pre. What I may like for a mic you might not. You really have to find a way to get a hold some real good mics, not those bedroom toys, and come to your own conclusions.

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:40 am

http://duc.digidesign.com/showflat.php?Number=831979

look for this post in the blog>>>
"If you wanna hear just how great a U87 can sound listen to Jeff Buckley's vocals on the album Grace."

This is just one source of information I heard out here.... Hope it helps and yeah jeff buckley had some great vocals!!! Good luck

(edit) As for preamps used.... research Andy Wallace...
http://duc.digidesign.com/showflat.php?Number=60145 (/edit)

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:56 pm

Yah, C1 is most definitely it...i've heard it sound decent on certain vocals, but mostly for more speak-singing types.

For a similar Jeff Buckley voice, check out a group I do graphic design work for, Soulajar.

http://www.myspace.com/soulajar

"Sweet Air" is a track that rings a Buckley nature. They even cover a great version of "Everybody Here Wants You"

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:42 pm

Good band. I like that guy's voice. Solid.

Anyway, yeah man the best thing to do is try to get your hands on a few mics and see what sounds best. Maybe find some to rent and see what sounds best.

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