Vocals with Tracktion
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- KVRist
- 384 posts since 28 Nov, 2004 from Freiburg, Germany
Just wondering if you Tracktion users have had good results with any particular setting on the host-supplied eq plugin when doing vocals? Love to have the numbers for the each of the 4 paragraphic points and try and mimic it.
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- KVRAF
- 6740 posts since 25 Mar, 2002 from sheffield, england
When I record vocals I aim to get a sound that needs nothing more than a simple high-pass filter.. if I don't succeed the EQ I use will be to correct a specific problem with the sound, which will be different which each singer, each microphone, and each room recorded in. 
If you post a clip I might be able to suggest some settings, but it should probably be set in the context of the rest of the mix..
If you post a clip I might be able to suggest some settings, but it should probably be set in the context of the rest of the mix..
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 384 posts since 28 Nov, 2004 from Freiburg, Germany
I dig what you're saying platinum, and of course I realise that eq-ing a vocal will normally be done in a case-specific way in realtion to the rest of the mix. I only put this question forward because of hearing that certain frequencies can be boosted or minimized in order to "bring out" certain vowels, consonants, vocal flavour, etc...
"Your petty insults are of no consequence." --Jp22
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- KVRAF
- 6740 posts since 25 Mar, 2002 from sheffield, england
AFAIK the vowels and consonants are mainly the singer's responsibility. 
I would suggest always using a HPF, but the frequency you set it to will depend on the singer and the type of mix you are aiming for. If you were trying to fit a female vocal into a busy "tarnce" mix for example, you might be able to filter the vocal as high as 400Hz, while a male singer crooning a smooth love ballad will probably need the 100Hz region left in for an intimate sound.
If you have a "boxy" sound, cut the low-mid region (200-500Hz); if it sounds "nasal" look to the mid high-mid frequencies (800Hz - 3KHz); sibilance will usually occur between about 3K and 8K; if you want to add some glossiness to a dynamic mic try the 8 - 12 KHz region.
There is never any substitute for using your ears..
I would suggest always using a HPF, but the frequency you set it to will depend on the singer and the type of mix you are aiming for. If you were trying to fit a female vocal into a busy "tarnce" mix for example, you might be able to filter the vocal as high as 400Hz, while a male singer crooning a smooth love ballad will probably need the 100Hz region left in for an intimate sound.
If you have a "boxy" sound, cut the low-mid region (200-500Hz); if it sounds "nasal" look to the mid high-mid frequencies (800Hz - 3KHz); sibilance will usually occur between about 3K and 8K; if you want to add some glossiness to a dynamic mic try the 8 - 12 KHz region.
There is never any substitute for using your ears..
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- KVRAF
- 2696 posts since 3 Aug, 2003 from Narnia
For a male voice, consonants can be enhanced (sometimes) by applying a slight boost around 3khz - females, a little higher.fjell_strom wrote:I only put this question forward because of hearing that certain frequencies can be boosted or minimized in order to "bring out" certain vowels, consonants, vocal flavour, etc...
I always record without any EQ and generally cut low frequencies afterwards on vocal tracks. My guideline when applying EQ is "less is more".
Mind you, I've got crap monitors at the moment.
