Hi Team at Gear slutz,
I find this website to be the most informative out of everything out in the web.
Thank you first of all for this.
I have a set up which I would like to run by all of you and describe what im trying to achieve and please let me know which part of the chain is the problem and I will try and correct it. My First goal is to get nice vocals.
Nice=professional
Equipment
Pc 3.2ghz ram 512.
Interface: Lexicon Omega
Microphone: Rode Nt1A
Preamp: Focusrite Twin trak Master Pro/Compressor/midscoop.
Boards: Korg triton, Fusion and Micron
Room: Untreated. Tiled floor's, Bed in the room, Rap against the microphone straight into the wall to prevent echo or much reverb.
Software:
Fl Studio
Cooedit Pro for Tracking/Recording.
The problem in this equation is the vocals. I seem to need too much Vst's coloring and Eq'ing the vocals I seem to get a sound which I'm unsatifisfied with.
The lexicon is not operating at all it's just the interface, it interacts directly to the preamp, the volume knobs are turned down and 48+ phnatom is not in use. Does this still mean the convertor's of the Lexicon is still in use. XLR jack from the Focusrite to Lexicon is carrying the signal to Cooledit pro.
I dump Vocals and align to when the verse starts. All Vst's are used are FL Vst's, 7band Eq/ for the vocals and Balance which increases the volume. Nothing Clips. Not one thing. I try not compress to much on the Master channel. Is the Software too primitive/Unprofessional?
Cooledit Pro? FL Studio? I don't believe software is primitive. I think I can get a good signal if the HARDWARE is right.
I just bought the Twin Trak from Focusrite and do not use any VST compressor's to ruin the dynamic's of the vocals because its already compressed when going in the Trak master.
I can get a nice sound but I do believe I can achieve more.
Would the purchase of a dynamic mic be more obvious here to prevent room treatment affecting my vocals? or the Preamp?
The whole purpose is to create a Home Album (Already created solely using the lexicon). Which will then be released and let's see what becomes of me.
Even with that said, Experimenting is the key, but I will eventually build a Home studio with this equipment, and just want to upgrade to the next best piece, next year.
I have been reading on the Rosetta Vs Neve 1073. Leaning towards 1073.
Please review and let me know which equipment will affect the vocals in a proffessional manner.
Edit: here is the link to one track on BEBO. Its called "How hot we are" Let me know what you think about this track, This was recorded using only the lexicon and a Legend axis 6 microphone which is basically a no name brand yet.
Iced'Out <icedoutindustries>
Thank you.