Out of phase background vocal trick

dick swifter · 14th January 2008

Is it "kosher" to have out of phase background vocals that kinda disapear in mono, but sound so heavenly in stereo?!? I feel like I want to say, "F" mono!
Thoughts, opinions...? Thanks.

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bgrotto · 14th January 2008

Ask the artist how important the BG Vox are. Explain to them (or better yet, SHOW them!) what happens when you've reversed the polarity on one channel in both stereo and mono. If they can live without the BG Vox in mono, then it's kosher.

I'd also suggest trying to use a short delay on one channel to create a similar stereo spread, without as much of a disappearing act in mono. You can actually monitor in mono while you adjust the delay time and (if you have the option) modulation depth until you find the most spread with the least-flattering comb-filtering/cancellation.

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dick swifter Gear addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 364 Thread Starter	Out of phase background vocal trick Is it "kosher" to have out of phase background vocals that kinda disapear in mono, but sound so heavenly in stereo?!? I feel like I want to say, "F" mono! Thoughts, opinions...? Thanks. http://www.mitchkricun.com http://www.myspace.com/vampiredolphins http://www.myspace.com/mitchkricun

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bgrotto Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Slum-a-ville, Mass Posts: 6,183	Ask the artist how important the BG Vox are. Explain to them (or better yet, SHOW them!) what happens when you've reversed the polarity on one channel in both stereo and mono. If they can live without the BG Vox in mono, then it's kosher. I'd also suggest trying to use a short delay on one channel to create a similar stereo spread, without as much of a disappearing act in mono. You can actually monitor in mono while you adjust the delay time and (if you have the option) modulation depth until you find the most spread with the least-flattering comb-filtering/cancellation. __________________ **Selling my killer vintage Neumann SM-69 fet stereo mic!! Sad times for me, great deal for you.** ========================== http://www.bennygrotto.com Mad Oak Studio on Facebook Allmusic.com The best bands in New England, performing Live at Mad Oak Discogs.com

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