Vocal Mix-hows it sounding?

Docmattic · 7th July 2008, 06:57 AM

hey guys

Im trying to teach myself to mix some vocals better and im looking for some tips. Id be happy to ruturn the favour if you leave a link and happy to take any advice.

If you want to comment on the song aswell (not taking the mixing into concideration) im also happy to take suggestions

Thanks

My vocal chain was SM7b> jlm ba2> mmp 2 (convertor only) >soundcard>daw.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/attac...oad-remix-.mp3

Rukas · 7th July 2008, 09:08 AM

Are you using a pop filter because your esses are a bit harsh... Try de-essing a bit more.

Audio Hombre · 7th July 2008, 07:36 PM

the sibilance issues on this song must have been induced by adding high shelf and excessive compression to accentuate it? the sm7 is one of the least sibilant mic's i know of and while i haven't used the jlm pre, it's design doesn't seem to lend itself to be excessive in the top end? something is happening to add all the "ssss" in hear, that isn't inherent i think

Docmattic · 7th July 2008, 11:42 PM

I was trying to bost the top end of the mic. It sounded good through my monitors, but i just listened through head phones, and yeh, it does have some esssss issues doesnt it

. I was thinking that i shouldnt have really boosted the 10khz range, but thought it sounded alright. When i rerecord the whole song i'll make sure im easier on boosting the top end. The compression was fairly light, at 3:1

Cheers guys, Anything to add apart form the sibilance issues or is it alright apart from that?

Ed1234 · 8th July 2008, 01:58 AM

"If you want to comment on the song aswell (not taking the mixing into concideration) im also happy to take suggestions"

Song sounds pretty good to me! Maybe try and do something with the bass line to give the groove a little more definition.

Docmattic · 15th July 2008, 06:18 AM

cheers mate

thanks guys for commenting.

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7th July 2008, 06:57 AM	#1
Docmattic Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 458	Vocal Mix-hows it sounding? hey guys Im trying to teach myself to mix some vocals better and im looking for some tips. Id be happy to ruturn the favour if you leave a link and happy to take any advice. If you want to comment on the song aswell (not taking the mixing into concideration) im also happy to take suggestions Thanks My vocal chain was SM7b> jlm ba2> mmp 2 (convertor only) >soundcard>daw. http://www.gearslutz.com/board/attac...oad-remix-.mp3

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7th July 2008, 07:36 PM	#3
Audio Hombre Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 987	the sibilance issues on this song must have been induced by adding high shelf and excessive compression to accentuate it? the sm7 is one of the least sibilant mic's i know of and while i haven't used the jlm pre, it's design doesn't seem to lend itself to be excessive in the top end? something is happening to add all the "ssss" in hear, that isn't inherent i think

7th July 2008, 11:42 PM	#4
Docmattic Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 458	I was trying to bost the top end of the mic. It sounded good through my monitors, but i just listened through head phones, and yeh, it does have some esssss issues doesnt it . I was thinking that i shouldnt have really boosted the 10khz range, but thought it sounded alright. When i rerecord the whole song i'll make sure im easier on boosting the top end. The compression was fairly light, at 3:1 Cheers guys, Anything to add apart form the sibilance issues or is it alright apart from that?

8th July 2008, 01:58 AM	#5
Ed1234 Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59	"If you want to comment on the song aswell (not taking the mixing into concideration) im also happy to take suggestions" Song sounds pretty good to me! Maybe try and do something with the bass line to give the groove a little more definition.

15th July 2008, 06:18 AM	#6
Docmattic Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 458	cheers mate thanks guys for commenting.