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Originally Posted by dobby12 Hi, the last couple of sessions I've tried using my Valvet on vox and it just sounds really harsh... |
I couple of years back, I was looking for a new vocal mic, and I got both the Valvet and Valvet Voice on approval. I kept the Valvet Voice. On most singers I tried it on, the regular Valvet was way too detailed on the top, and didn't have enough body. The Valvet Voice, OTOH, produced a result that sounded more "finished". It sits well in the track, and sounds "big" without sounding muddy or boomy. These comments apply to conventional close-micing of a lead vocals. But if you have a strong singer and a good room, try pulling the mic back 18 inches or so, and bypass the compressor.
I did find one singer on which I prefered the Valvet to the Valvet Voice. My wife is a low soprano whose favorite stage mic is a Beta58. For some reason, the V.V. seemed to emphasize characteristics in her voice that weren't very flattering. Well, I am required to make her sound good because she is my wife, but I am not required to do it at the expense of paying clients!
For male singers, I find the Valvet Voice to be the clear choice. For females, I'd say "it depends". Some (but not all) may sound better on the Valvet.
David L. Rick
Seventh String Recording