[linux-audio-user] How to get good vocal sound

[tim hall]

On Monday 12 December 2005 18:24, Aaron Phillips was like:
> On 12/12/05, tim hall <tech at glastonburymusic.org.uk> wrote:> Getting the
> right position relative to the mic can make a big difference to> the
> quality of what you record. Thanks for mentioning mic positioning.  I am
> just beginning to recordvocals and have questions about the distance my
> vocalist should befrom the mic.  I have had a bit of trouble with a
> sizzling/distortedsound and I'm not sure if it is due to the mic itself
> being overloadedor if this is compressor noise/bad compressor.I am using a
> StudioProjects C1 & Maudio omni I/O box (w/ mic preamp) &DBX XL166
> compressor.I'd appreciate any advice.Thanks,Aaron

Somewhere around a span or a foot is usually about right.
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cheers,

tim hall
http://glastonburymusic.org.uk/tim