Roxanne vocals - Mic used? Also a question about Stings vocals.

Pfraser · 6th February 2008

__________________

**Blast9** · 6th February 2008

I've always thought he slips into is "head voice" on "show your body"

It sounds like the rest of the notes are his "normal" register realy high though it is.

No idea about the mic , but I love the slight overdrive and fatness - Trident desk wasn't it?

paterno · 6th February 2008

I got to record him once. I think you could put a tin can and a string on him and it would still sound like that. Same thing with Bonnie Raitt, and all the other great singers I've ever worked with. It just comes out of their body that way...

JP

amigo · 6th February 2008

I don´t know what mics he used on Roxanne, but I found something about the recording of "Synchronicity":

Recording The Police's 'Every Breath You Take'

NotLikeYou · 2nd March 2008

Just commenting on the falsetto question. I'm 100% certain its not falsetto Sting is singin' but if you want to beleive its falsetto to be able to teach it from a lower vocal range; I wont tell anyone (else).....

L8r dudes,

Meriphew · 2nd March 2008

I don't think Sting is singing in falsetto on 'Roxanne', I think that's just where his natural range is. He has such a great unique voice.

Spud · 2nd March 2008

Speaking of Sting and vocal mics...

I love this song...with Sting and Sheryl Crowe, and I think the vocal sound kills. There's no reason to assume that the mics pictured in the vid were used in the actual recording...but...hmm, I'm curious about what they are..my guess was KSM44's based on appearance, but I sure can't identify them....anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FAD3GmlB1c

rockstar_josh · 3rd March 2008

I think it's the KSM 32.... it has a black shock mount, the 44 has a grey shock mount.

Spud · 3rd March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockstar_josh

I think it's the KSM 32.... it has a black shock mount, the 44 has a grey shock mount.

Thanks Josh..and I'm sure your right. I looked over at Sweetwater and it looks like it for sure. (shhh...just between you and me...I didn't know there was a Shure KSM32

)...I'm intrigued.

rockstar_josh · 3rd March 2008

I've heard good thing about the 32, never used one though.

I love the vocals on Roxanne. I agree, it's a nice lightly distorted sound that seems to fit.

6th February 2008	#1
Pfraser Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 558 Thread Starter	Roxanne vocals - Mic used? Also a question about Stings vocals. __________________

6th February 2008	#2
Blast9 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 4,490	I've always thought he slips into is "head voice" on "show your body" It sounds like the rest of the notes are his "normal" register realy high though it is. No idea about the mic , but I love the slight overdrive and fatness - Trident desk wasn't it? __________________ :: New Album "Rooms" out now http://www.andymitchellmusic.com :: twitter > http://twitter.com/mitchellmusic - http://www.twitter.com/theyardbirds

6th February 2008	#3
paterno Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: LA Posts: 1,455	I got to record him once. I think you could put a tin can and a string on him and it would still sound like that. Same thing with Bonnie Raitt, and all the other great singers I've ever worked with. It just comes out of their body that way... JP __________________ discography and other stuff:www.jpreceng.com

6th February 2008	#4
amigo Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 133	I don´t know what mics he used on Roxanne, but I found something about the recording of "Synchronicity": Recording The Police's 'Every Breath You Take' __________________ http://www.agustinamigo.com

2nd March 2008	#6
Meriphew Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle USA Posts: 2,874	I don't think Sting is singing in falsetto on 'Roxanne', I think that's just where his natural range is. He has such a great unique voice. __________________ *MyspaceMeriphew**

2nd March 2008	#5
NotLikeYou Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	Just commenting on the falsetto question. I'm 100% certain its not falsetto Sting is singin' but if you want to beleive its falsetto to be able to teach it from a lower vocal range; I wont tell anyone (else)..... L8r dudes,

2nd March 2008	#7
Spud Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	Speaking of Sting and vocal mics... I love this song...with Sting and Sheryl Crowe, and I think the vocal sound kills. There's no reason to assume that the mics pictured in the vid were used in the actual recording...but...hmm, I'm curious about what they are..my guess was KSM44's based on appearance, but I sure can't identify them....anyone? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FAD3GmlB1c

3rd March 2008	#8
rockstar_josh Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 728	I think it's the KSM 32.... it has a black shock mount, the 44 has a grey shock mount. __________________ Josh Rozenboom SER Soundworks www.sersoundworks.com

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Mic Pre/Mic combo for R&B Female Vocals	scdafunkyg	Rap + Hip Hop engineering & production	9	11th January 2010 12:21 PM
Most universal Compressor for vocals on Dance, house, electronic music vocals?	roginator	Electronic Music Instruments & Electronic Music Production	6	23rd November 2007 04:52 PM
Question about Stacked Vocals !!!	vudoo	So much gear, so little time!	9	12th May 2005 01:45 AM
Advise on a mic & a mic preamp for hiphop vocals, about 2K$ each	Blinddot	So much gear, so little time!	30	7th October 2004 05:25 PM
Mic question - for loud singers and rap vocals	villeman	High end	8	2nd October 2003 11:09 PM