Recording Vocals

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Even though you always see vocalists using dynamic mics when they play live, I've heard its best to record using condensor mics

http://d30710.sites32.storefront-hosting.com/images/C01_Condenser_mic-l.jpg

I have that one....would this be ok?!

Any more advice on vocal recording / vocal recording technique is greatly appreciated :D

:wave:

[KKKKKocaine]

Even though you always see vocalists using dynamic mics when they play live, I've heard its best to record using condensor mics

http://d30710.sites32.storefront-hosting.com/images/C01_Condenser_mic-l.jpg

I have that one....would this be ok?!

Any more advice on vocal recording / vocal recording technique is greatly appreciated :D

:wave:

The reason behind dynamic mics for live and condensers for studio work is basicly a few issues.

1. Durability. Dynamic mics will take louder sound sources, and more swinging around, behind dropped e.t.c. without breaking.

2. Colouration, in a live situation you rarely have the chance to sit down and get your perfect vocal sound, and no-ones going to be pedantic about it. So colouration gives your voice the strength it needs and makes it sounds more acceptable. Wheras condensers have a more real sound, which is better for the studio as you have more ability to tweak.

3. Feedback, Condensers are more sensetive than dynamics and unless you used a specially designed live vocal condenser (i.e expensive) you'd get more vocal feedback.

4. Condenser mics have a wider frequency range and can do your voice more justice, and large diaphram condensers give a warmer tone.

Those are just a few of the reasons.

The Samson condenser will do you fine. Be sure to combine it with a pop filter though to stop letters like 'p' and 'b' from making a pop on your recordings (due to extra air being pushed out during these letters). Also remember you'll need phantom powering for that mic.

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The reason behind dynamic mics for live and condensers for studio work is basicly a few issues.

1. Durability. Dynamic mics will take louder sound sources, and more swinging around, behind dropped e.t.c. without breaking.

2. Colouration, in a live situation you rarely have the chance to sit down and get your perfect vocal sound, and no-ones going to be pedantic about it. So colouration gives your voice the strength it needs and makes it sounds more acceptable. Wheras condensers have a more real sound, which is better for the studio as you have more ability to tweak.

3. Feedback, Condensers are more sensetive than dynamics and unless you used a specially designed live vocal condenser (i.e expensive) you'd get more vocal feedback.

4. Condenser mics have a wider frequency range and can do your voice more justice, and large diaphram condensers give a warmer tone.

Those are just a few of the reasons.

The Samson condenser will do you fine. Be sure to combine it with a pop filter though to stop letters like 'p' and 'b' from making a pop on your recordings (due to extra air being pushed out during these letters). Also remember you'll need phantom powering for that mic.

Ahhh wow man, thanks so much :) That's some great info!!

Yeah we have tried it before...and it sounded ok, I've used it for acoustic guitar mainly

We made a makeshift pop filter out of a wire hanger and some tights :D

:wave: Thanks for your help man, greatly appreciated

[KKKKKocaine]

Ahhh wow man, thanks so much :) That's some great info!!

Yeah we have tried it before...and it sounded ok, I've used it for acoustic guitar mainly

We made a makeshift pop filter out of a wire hanger and some tights :D

:wave: Thanks for your help man, greatly appreciated

It's alright, if you've got any specific questions on recording vocals then just ask.