Is it good to record vocals in a closet?
Contrary to popular belief, a closet is NOT a good room for recording vocals. Because of that, the reverb, though extremely short, will be extra loud in the microphone (especially once the voice is compressed). So, think about this when you’re recording vocals. You’ll get a better sound with a well treated room!
Why is recording vocals so hard?
It’s hard to record vocals for many reasons, including poor room acoustics, microphone placement, poor microphone quality, popping, sibilance, and proximity effect. They can negatively impact a recording, but using microphone techniques, improving your acoustics, and utilizing a pop filter can help.
When should I record vocals?
If you actually have the choice, it’s better to book the studio at a time of day when you usually sing and have most of your energy. Early morning sessions are usually harder, as it takes a few hours for your voice to be fully warmed up and “awake.”
What order do you record a band?
For a typical rock or metal song the order might be Drums, Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Lead Guitars, then Extra stuff at the end.
Why do I sound bad when recorded?
The bones and tissues inside your head can also conduct sound waves directly to the cochlea. When you speak, your vocal cords create sound waves that travel through the air to reach your inner ear. That’s why when you hear your voice on a recording, it usually sounds higher and weaker than you think it should.
What are the first instruments you normally record with?
When bands play together, everyone follows the drums/bass. It makes sense then, that these be the first instruments you normally record. In songs that lack drums/bass, another rhythmic instrument (such as acoustic guitar), can be used instead.
How many mics does it take to record a song?
The process was much simpler than it is today. Entire performances were recorded in single takes, sometimes with just 1 or 2 mics. Today though, we use a more sophisticated process known as multitrack recording… Where each instrument is recorded separately and combined later in a “mix”.
Why do musicians track the bulk of a recording live?
That’s one of the great things about tracking the bulk of a recording live; it helps capture the energy of musicians playing a song in a more organic way that can be harder to replicate by tracking all the instruments individually. Recording Week is brought to you in association with Universal Audio.
What should I consider before setting up to track my band?
Before setting up to track your band, make sure you choose a song, or songs, to record that you can play consistently well live. You’re going to be capturing the instruments live and while you may leave solos and vocals for a separate session, you need to nail your live parts and make sure the band dynamic and tone is as good as can be.