CHEATS FOR VOCAL[TIP 1]

MIX THE VOCAL BETTER THAN YOUR FRIENDS[TIP 1]

Now we get to the star! Unless you’re mixing the next great instrumental jazz record, the lead vocal is
usually the single most important track in your entire mix. This is what everybody will focus on when they
hear the song. A well-tracked and well-performed vocal may need little processing. On the other hand, a
vocal that’s poorly performed or recorded may require the audio equivalent of serious open-heart surgery.
Here’s an extensive list of processors commonly used in complex vocal chains:
• High-pass Filter: To remove any unwanted low end signal.
• De-Esser: To remove any sibilance that could get emphasized later through EQ.
• “Surgical” EQ: This is an EQ that’s useful in removing unwanted frequencies. For example, between
400–800Hz there may be a frequency that could make the singer sound like they are singing into
a cheap microphone, and between 2–4kHz there is usually a frequency that emphasizes a nasal
sound. These are some to look out for
• Limiter: This is usually set to hit the highest peaks of a vocal performance at 2– 3db of gain
reduction.

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