Mixing Vocals on an Analog Console

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Mixing Vocals on an Analog Console

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Vocal processing in a mix should focus on achieving clarity, presence, and cohesion. High pass filters, EQ adjustments, effects, and compression can be used to enhance both female and male vocals. This is done to ensure a balanced and compelling sound.

Initial Vocal Setup

Isolating the lead vocal allows you to assess the raw input before applying any processing. A high pass filter can be used to remove low-end mud and room noise.

HPF: Set around 160-170Hz to eliminate that low-end muddiness.
EQ: Cut around 200Hz and 400Hz, boost around 3kHz and the top end for clarity and silkiness.

Adding Effects

Reverb and delay are used to place the vocal in a spacious, atmospheric setting. Effects are used to add body and life to the vocal, creating a cavernous and mysterious sound which is appropriate for the song Jeff is mixing.

Processing the Male Vocal

Similar to the lead vocal, techniques are used to ensure consistency and clarity. A high pass filter can be used in the same way to emphasize clarity and remove unwanted low-end. Effects like reverb and delay match the lead vocal’s space.

Compression

External compressors are used to control dynamics and add ‘evenness’ to the vocals. Compression adds softness and evens out the vocal.

Light Compression: 4:1 ratio to tame the dynamic range and ensure consistency.

ChurchGear believes in rescuing used production gear from churches, restoring and repurposing it to smaller churches and individuals. They help churches with extra production gear by freeing up your space and putting money back in your budget. They help churches that need production gear with gear at a price point their budget can afford. Whether you have too much production gear or not enough, reach out to them today at sales@churchgear.com and they can help.

Vocal processing in a mix should focus on achieving clarity, presence, and cohesion. High pass filters, EQ adjustments, effects, and compression can be used to enhance both female and male vocals. This is done to ensure a balanced and compelling sound.

Initial Vocal Setup

Isolating the lead vocal allows you to assess the raw input before applying any processing. A high pass filter can be used to remove low-end mud and room noise.

HPF: Set around 160-170Hz to eliminate that low-end muddiness.
EQ: Cut around 200Hz and 400Hz, boost around 3kHz and the top end for clarity and silkiness.

Adding Effects

Reverb and delay are used to place the vocal in a spacious, atmospheric setting. Effects are used to add body and life to the vocal, creating a cavernous and mysterious sound which is appropriate for the song Jeff is mixing.

Processing the Male Vocal

Similar to the lead vocal, techniques are used to ensure consistency and clarity. A high pass filter can be used in the same way to emphasize clarity and remove unwanted low-end. Effects like reverb and delay match the lead vocal’s space.

Compression

External compressors are used to control dynamics and add ‘evenness’ to the vocals. Compression adds softness and evens out the vocal.

Light Compression: 4:1 ratio to tame the dynamic range and ensure consistency.

ChurchGear believes in rescuing used production gear from churches, restoring and repurposing it to smaller churches and individuals. They help churches with extra production gear by freeing up your space and putting money back in your budget. They help churches that need production gear with gear at a price point their budget can afford. Whether you have too much production gear or not enough, reach out to them today at sales@churchgear.com and they can help.