Yesterday I did some simple recording duties for a live act (10 people with 3xvoc, 2xgit, tp/as/tb, b, dr, el-perc). The place they played had the usual setup of microphones available (meaning for vocals a choice of SM58, SM58 or SM58).

I was given a Shure Vocal Master (VM302) mixer. I have spent a good deal of time trying to find a price and some more information on this thing. It is in pretty good shape and everything still works on it. I have no use for it but someone might want it as a good vintage mic preamp-amp? Any help would be great. (And yes i have looked on ebay with no luck.

I am having some trouble here. First off, here is my specs...
1)Behringer B-2 Microphone plugged into a phantom power box which goes to the input jack of...
2) dbx 266xl compressor/gate (need to know whats a good setting for the threshold, ratio, attack, and release for a good strong vocal for hip hop) which the output jack from the compressor goes to...

Ive had no experience with recording vocals but i have myself the necessary equipment. I was just wondering, what is the correct way to go about recording?

Ive had no experience with recording vocals but i have myself the necessary equipment. I was just wondering, what is the correct way to go about recording?

Does the fullness of a vocal track come most from mic, pre, or comp? Here's my problem. I do rock vocals AKG 414 B-uls to ISA 428 to Distressor brit mode engaged in the opto-compressor setting. The vocals are kinda thin and brittle sounding. My guess is the mic. I am trying to find another mic that would fatten up the vocals. Anyways, any thoughts much appreciated.

Justin

I’m looking for a vocal mic for a metso-soprano singing folk music. I have a RODE NT2 and some AKG 1000s but none of them are giving me the sound I’m looking for. I’m looking for warm and liquid! What do you think of the Electro-Voice RE20? Any other suggestions?

I need to purchase a large condenser studio mic for vocal recording, and I need to do it on a budget. I know mic choice is very subjective, particularly for vocals, but I hope someone out there has some experience.

Hi. Anybody know how to get that vocal sound like the vocals from the 80s group Zapp or the song "california love" - I believe Kanye West also has a song with that special vocalsound. Is there any music programs that can do this, or do you need an analog effect-box of some kind?

Know what I mean anyone?

I'm looking for a new vocal mic in the $250 price range. It's going to be more for studio recording, but may occassionally be used live as well (if I can get away with it). I've been considering:

AT3300
Shure Beta 87A

Opinions on those mics? Any others in the price range that I should be considering?