Distance when recording lead vocals.

[badboymusic]

When recording lead vocals, do you have a distance that you prefer to keep the singer away from the microphone? Examples of singers and distance would be much appreciated too. Thanks!

[badboymusic]

Also, how much compression and type during tracking of lead vocals?

Thanks

[Stevedresser83]

Im curious about micing distance on vocals to and also any other vocal micing techniques such as angling the mic down at the chin or something other then straight on.

[ButchVig]

Originally Posted by badboymusic

When recording lead vocals, do you have a distance that you prefer to keep the singer away from the microphone? Examples of singers and distance would be much appreciated too. Thanks!

I usually put the mic about 3-4 inches away. Sometimes you'll want the singer right up on the mic is it's a quiet part.

And if it's a really loud section, and the singer has a really loud voice, you need to back them off, maybe around 12-18 inches.

Some of the older tube mics sound better with a bit more distance on the singer.

Compression: I like a lot of it on vocals. I usually set the threshold to kick down about -10, at least on the Summit TLA 100. Sometimes I'll set it even higher so the peaks kick down -20 db.