I've been going through a lot of the different information about vocal effects, and had a question about a particular song from Mike posner. [="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc8HVh0QrTo&feature=related"]Who Knows?

Hi All. Another vocal problem I'm hoping someone can help me with.

After youve recorded vocal tracks with proper microphone placement/technique and gain adjustments/levels, what should I apply first? I usually stick with EQ with high pass/low cut filter, compression, and a few delays n chorus here n there track by track.

I sing in an Acapella group (4 guys) - NarrowWay. We are recording with an amateur friend but has a decent home studio. We are working on our second CD. I do all the editing. The biggest problem we face is that when trying to edit the individual tracks, sometimes there is so much bleed over from the other singers, its nearly impossible to edit!

Is it just some delay?

Guys please advise i just bought a Korg d1600 mk ii digital mixer and was wondering do i mix my tracks on the mixer without a pc or would you recommend i connect it to the pc and mix the tracks on a pc based software instead. if i have to connect it to the pc how do i link the pc based software to the mixer?

Before I get into details, heres the gear that I use:

Computer:
eMacines W2686
80GB Harddrive
512 MB DDR(?)
1.60 GHz, 992 MB RAM
Windows XP
AMD Athalon XP Processor

• Which compressor made the most impressive impression on vocals?
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Is EQ something that should only be adjusted after recording vocals? I've read that compression can be applied before recording, but only if you know what you are doing since it can't be taken out. Is it the same deal with EQ?

I'm about to get started in recording songs but I need to know what equipment to get to get that 90's type of vocal sound.

I have 300$ to buy either a a mixer or mic preamp or whatever I should get to at least get me started. I plan to also buy a Stellar CM5. Something like Too Short - Way to real has that special delay and warm sound that I like.