Kind of a funny question...

I need to do vocal recordings (country & pop lead/backup) with an AKG-414C/BULS. I've got every piece of the chain save a decent preamp. I would prefer not to spend more than $400 on one (1/2 channel, preferrably 2).

hi guys.

I've heard that some guys use 2 Comps while Vocal recordings.Your opinion? (or any good set ups?)

I saw in a Studio (photo) they used U87 and a MD 421 about half meter back of it.Any ideas why?

I love the ease of use of the dbx 160, and I love its sound on lots of things like drums, bass and guitars. Can I use them lightly on vocals as well?

Anyone have an idea as to the Mic Pre Comp chain used by Motown? specifically, Temptations (DAvid Ruffin), Otis Redding.

I am doing this for the first time..

(I have about 20 tracks of vocals in a Beach Boy style)

I am digging it...

Discuss..

I will be back, when I have done my mix.. to say more

:)

Jules

Here is an email question I received from a friendly reader of the RO forums. Before I give my opinion, I think it would be helpful for him to hear some other opinions as well. Anyone want to chime in here and help him out?

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Hi Jon,

I was wondering if some one could run down their method for comping vocals in PT. I've got a pretty good grasp of the "takes" and all but I have a feeling that there is a better way than I have discovered to assemble the comp. (and probably more than a few methods out there)

Hello all,
I am tracking some vocals and have been trying to figure out how to set my compression. The singer's volume has lots of fluctuation in it due to his style, so I want to be careful not to over-compress the signal before putting it to disk. This is the setup I am using: (now don't laugh please, this is the best I can afford at the moment...)