HELP HELP!! Recording and Mixing Hip Hop Vocals/ Logic Pro

[CJ Mastering]

Mic position, the room your recording in, and the location of the room your recording in play a huge role in the sound you get when recording.

I would play with these 3 things and if you cant get a good vocal take, then you need to treat your recording enviroment and/or improve on your vocal recording techniques.

[daez]

Maybe you should post a sample of where your at with the sound so to better help others steer you in the right direction. Hard to tell someone how to get where there trying to go without knowing where there coming from.

[Mr. A1]

Thank you for the help friends. I'll be sure to check out these links, and I'm going to post one of my latest tracks.

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[ForWerd]

Please don't take this as an insult, but only because I've done this before. Make sure your mic is facing the right way.

[Mr. A1]

Originally Posted by ForWerd

Please don't take this as an insult, but only because I've done this before. Make sure your mic is facing the right way.

Lol! None taken bro. I appreciate it tho.
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[Stackx]

there's definitely lot of hiss in your track

[Mr. A1]

Oh ok. I went and bought the iZotope Nectar studio suit. I like it, I like what it has to offer. I think it would be great if I knew how to navigate thru it. Any suggestions with how do do a proper mix?
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[DirtyMan]

remove everything from your vox and re up the track

[Noidea.]

Originally Posted by Mr. A1

Oh ok. I went and bought the iZotope Nectar studio suit. I like it, I like what it has to offer. I think it would be great if I knew how to navigate thru it. Any suggestions with how do do a proper mix?
A1

I didn't listen to the track (sorry) but i like to apply nectar on a bus. In parallel or on the strip however you choose or what works better for the song. I really like the modern up front hip hop pre to start and tweak from there. The radio fx is cool for ads or backing you really jus have to experiment, I don't use it to often now, but it will get you a nice vocal with minimal effort. However, Nectar won't "butta up" bad tracking and be mindful of the eq and compassion it applies, bcuz both effect you mixing decision of other elements in the record. Good luck and have fun!

[Stackx]

Originally Posted by Mr. A1

Oh ok. I went and bought the iZotope Nectar studio suit. I like it, I like what it has to offer. I think it would be great if I knew how to navigate thru it. Any suggestions with how do do a proper mix?
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Yea where is the hiss coming from?

[Mr. A1]

Im not entirely sure. could it be due to the mic level, or the gain being to high?
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[Stackx]

Definitely could. Or compression, or some type of tape or analog plugin, or a number of things really. Did u hear it while u were recording?

[SMARTGUY]

Originally Posted by DirtyMan

remove everything from your vox and re up the track

+1
Apply some panning so that your vocals don't fight over the rest of the track for space. Apply some gain(or compression) on the vocals to make them stand out. Get them as loud and as clean as you can. Cut out the hiss.

[teamalkos]

the vocals sound real hollow, not thick clear and upfront . are you recording in a closet? I use a reflection filter also when at the crib and I get excellect clear, dry recordings. I also use a a designs p-1, ua 610 and a pearlman and a u87. I don't know about a at4040 but I know something in your change is giving you bad results. I would try to remedy the problem by treating the room or moving to a different room. Also, the effects might not be setup properly

[Mr. A1]

Thank you for the tips, yes im recording in a closet. I'll try a different location. What do u mean by the effects not being set up properly?
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[teamalkos]

I just heard it again on my monitors and it sounds like you have a flanger effect on it. get out that closet.....live room can be better then a boxy boomy closet