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bad porcupine · January 10th, 2008, 05:35 PM

I'd like to record myself singing, but I find that I sing best by singing softly at a pretty low volume. I assume that using a large diaphragm condenser mic is the basic way to start, but I'm looking for tips on getting a nice, intimate breathy (but not noisy) sound...

tonewoods · January 10th, 2008, 05:41 PM

"I assume that using a large diaphragm condenser mic is the basic way to start..."

Not necessarily...
I like using a good dynamic like a Shure SM7 for "intimate breathy" vocals...

The key is a good compressor...

I use a Distressor for the type of vocals you're describing, to great effect...

bad porcupine · January 10th, 2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonewoods

"I assume that using a large diaphragm condenser mic is the basic way to start..."

Not necessarily...
I like using a good dynamic like a Shure SM7 for "intimate breathy" vocals...

The key is a good compressor...

I use a Distressor for the type of vocals you're describing, to great effect...

Really, I'm surprised (but then again, I don't know that much

)

So what is a distressor, exactly?

J-man · January 10th, 2008, 10:01 PM

A big +1 on using a good compressor while recording.

woodman · January 11th, 2008, 04:53 PM

i've gotten good results from a large diaphragm condenser mike with an efficient windscreen (through a decent but not great compressor).

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tonewoods Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orcas Island, Washington Age: 58 Posts: 1,016 17 Photos	"I assume that using a large diaphragm condenser mic is the basic way to start..." Not necessarily... I like using a good dynamic like a Shure SM7 for "intimate breathy" vocals... The key is a good compressor... I use a Distressor for the type of vocals you're describing, to great effect...

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