Hi, reasonably simple question which requires a simple answer...i hope.

I am running an SM58 into a MOTU Ultralite which is connected by firewire to my G4. I am recording spoken vocals into bias peak and only require a dry signal as all the effects will be applied after recording.

What is the logistical difference between side-chaining a compressor through an equalizer to compress only certain frequencies versus just applying a multiband compressor affecting the same frequencies? (for instance when tracking vocals)

This question arose from Dallan Beck's book The Musician's Guide to Recording Vocals

Hi Guys..

I have a pretty big problem getting cleaness to the vocal. especially in my mix, where i cant get the vocal up front in the mix like i want to. what can i do to the vocal to make it more up front in the mix?

Cheers

it looks as if i will be heading up vocals in a band that i am joining, so i would like to have my sound tailored to me, regardless of where we play. i would like to put together a small, quality rig (rack mount perhaps?) so that i can just give an XLR cable to the sound guy at a gig and tell him to run it my signal dry, and just EQ as needed.

Hey guys, I'm the the market for a good quality and great sounding vocal mic for recording, that isn't too astounding in price. Looking for any recommendations from you guys while I'm considering a few, thanks!

Hey all,

OK, Dave and I talked about this, and I talked to Xtian about using this as an example, so here ya are.
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Hello all,

how to mix?

hi everyone.
anyone know hows the vocal mixing for matchbox 20's songs? reverb? delay? how much?

Just curious! Leave some eq as well! I'm trying to make my vocal recordings better and the more the merrier, and it can help the rest of you as well. Maybe find some idea that hey? I haven't heard that before!