I have a session Tuesday for my final project. I am tracking on an SSL 4056 G+ console. I am tracking and mixing a metal band, what is the best Mic and Mic technique for recording vocals that will sing and scream? My Mic locker goes like this. AKG
(5) C-414 B-ULS
(2) C-414 TL-II
(3) C-1000S
(2) C-451B
(8) C-451E
(4) D-112
Altec
(2) 626-A
Audio-Technica
(3) ATM-23HE
(2) ATM-25
(1) ATM-33A
(2) ATM41HE
(2) ATM-61HE
(1) AE-2500
(1) AE-3000
(4) AE-5100
(2) AT-3525
(2) AT-4031
(2) AT-4041
(2) AT-4047
(4) AT-4050
(7) AT-4051
(4) AT-4060
(1) AT-7000 Series
(1) AT-5000 Series
Avlex
(1) AVS-20
(1) AVS-21
(1) AVS-22
(2) AVS-77
(2) AVS-80
(2) CI-35
Beyerdynamic
(1) M-88
Blue
(4) Bottle w/Neumann capsules
(2) Blue Ball
CAD
(2) Equitek E-100
(1) M9 Tube
DPA
(1) 4088
Earthworks
(2) M-30
(2) TC-30K
(1) Z-30XL
Electro-Voice
(1) RE-20
Groove Tube
(2) AM-30
(1) AM-40
Marshall
(1) MXL-2001
Neumann
(1) M-147
(4) TLM-103
(2) TLM-127
(3) U87
(3) U87i
(2) U-89
Oktava
(8) MC-012
(2) ML-19
Peavey
(1) PVM-520
Realistic
(1) 33-922
RODE
(2) Classic II
(4) NTK
(2) NT-1
(3) NT-3
(1) NT-4
(2) NT-1000
Royer
(2) SF-24
Sennheiser
(1) E-602
(6) E-604
(4) E-609
(8) MD-421
(1) MD-441U
Shure
(2) Beta 57
(1) Beta 91
(5) Beta 98
(2) KSM-32
(24) SM-57
(4) SM58
(2) SM-81
(2) SM91A
(1) 849
SE Electronics
(4) SE-3
(4) SE-2A
Yamaha
(2) Subkick
My fx's go like this. Manley Stereo "Variable Mu"
Teletronix LA-2A
Universal Audio 1176 LN
Universal Audio 1176
(2) Urei LA-4
dbx 160
BSS DPP102
Outboard Microphone Pre-Amplifiers
Dual Neve 1272 (Brent Averill-modified)
Dual API 312C (Brent Averill-modified)
Outboard Equalizers
(2) Manley "Pultec" EQ
Time-Based Processors
TC Electronic System 6000 (w/Icon)
TC Electronic M-5000
TC Electronic M-3000
TC Electronic M-2000
TC Electronic TC-2290 Delay
TC Electronic D-Two
Lexicon 224 (w/LARC)
Lexicon PCM-80
Lexicon PCM-70
Eventide H-3000
Roland SDE-2500
Yamaha SPX-90
Any guitar, bass, or drum suggestions will be great also. I am tracking to the Studer A-827. Any suggestions or tricks will be very helpful. Thanks in advance, and I'll see you out there soon. (3 weeks)
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Im sure one of those will do the trick.
Im sure one of those will do the trick.
Be honest. You just wanted to show off that equipment list.
Be honest. You just wanted to show off that equipment list.
Since you said it's a project, I'm guessing your taking some sort of class? Then used what you've learned and pick what you think will work best.
And if you don't have any idea...use 57's on everything.
Use them all.
Use them all.
dude that is just a load of CRAP if you REALLY have those mics l
dude that is just a load of CRAP
if you REALLY have those mics listed, and you dont know which one to use, sell it all.
dont go assing around with your superb miclist.
by the way, if you've got the chance, try using the 602 on screa
by the way, if you've got the chance, try using the 602 on screamvocals. it sounds way out sometimes. and it can handle lots of volume.
He doesnt own the mics, he stated its a final project, must be a
He doesnt own the mics, he stated its a final project, must be a studio the school rents.
If its his FINAL, and doesnt know which mics to use, he's in trouble.
Metal?? Put the singer on a Shure SM58, he'll sound totally 80s!!!
Oh, and where's your DI box list (for Bass guitar)
Come on guys! I thought this was a place for support. I wanted
Come on guys! I thought this was a place for support. I wanted to know any tricks you guys had and what a good mic for the vox was. I didn't ask for every single micing situation. If you passed along a cool mic technique you knew or something, great, but I'm not clueless! It's my final school project at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. We have 8 studios, 2 SSL, 2 Neve, 2 Neotek Elite. All with large studio proper with 2 iso's per studio. I thought technique was shared, not wise comments. Thanks for you who answered without sarcasm.
Well, consider this little bit of factual information. Bono use
Well, consider this little bit of factual information. Bono uses a Shure SM58 in the studio! He moves and jumps around a lot and is more comfortable handholding a microphone.
Bruce Swedien uses a Shure SM7b to track Michael Jackson in the studio.
My Soul Train music award nomination was for Yolanda Adams live in Washington DC tracking her on a SM58. They are great microphones and not a compromise microphone as some people think. Dynamic Mike's are also somewhat more bandwidth limited, along with its tight cardioid pattern, making it an almost ideal microphone while tracking a band live in the studio or live onstage. Just remember if you need to clean up some of the live " Ruf" vocal tracks in overdubs, make sure you use the same microphone.
I love SM58s
Ms. Remy Ann David
RemyRAD I hope you didnt think I was sarcastic about the SM58.
RemyRAD
I hope you didnt think I was sarcastic about the SM58.
I absolutely love them on Metal screamers. 8-)
58 or sm7 all the way, use good preamps and compression, and you
58 or sm7 all the way, use good preamps and compression, and your set. most metal guys prefer the handheld type mics. also if you need more intense vocal sound, try the sansamp plugins.
Thanks Y'all for all your input. I used a Rode NTK on the singi
Thanks Y'all for all your input. I used a Rode NTK on the singing part, and a Shure Beta 57 on screams. Turned out nice. I mix it tonight.
i've used the beta 57 on screams with good results too, i've got
i've used the beta 57 on screams with good results too, i've got a small studio and on screams i use either my md421, beta 57, sm57, studio projects c1, gt electronics am51, i've even had requests for my 20 dollar radioshack mic with great results, that screamer actually wanted to use that mic for all vocal overdubs and not go with any of the shure mics, or condensors, or my green bullet mic for a kind of filtered sound for extra parts, depending on the singers expierence, i'll either mount it up in a shock mount, or just let him hold it. i just ask them now a days, if the want to hold it or not,