[ddots-l] Re: question about microphone gain input

Trim should be set if you're using a mixer, for the recording and calibrated to 
0VU, usually this can be done with a light probe if there is an LED column as 
with Mackies on each channel, or with an audible VU meter.  Get that correct 
for each mic, according to the signal value coming in, then round out your 
pre-fader EQ and fader level.

Nick


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Stacy Blackwell 
  To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 1:51 PM
  Subject: [ddots-l] Re: question about microphone gain input


  Omar, in addition to the other comments, I have just recorded 4 lead singers 
in my band with the levels all supposedly set the same.  The male vocals did 
not require much trim during playback, but the female singer, well, I am having 
to really turn up the trim and now a high hiss  is heard when soloed.  I think 
she was scared of popping the mic and held it too far away.  Also, if a person 
sings to the side or across the top (depending on the type of mic) instead of 
directly into it, the gain and tone can be affected.  Trial and error, live and 
learn.  But I do think that singers, male or female, differ in their abilities 
to "project" their voices which can result in different gains.  I have also 
learned that I should also wear headphones to listen for a constant entering 
volume from the singer instead of listening to it after the recording.  Keep in 
mind that I don't have a "real" studio and have this equipment mainly for my 
own personal songwriting and recording, so this was my first time to record 
other vocalists.  See ya,  S.B.  
   

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  From: omarbinno@xxxxxxxxx
  To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: [ddots-l] question about microphone gain input
  Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:00:26 -0400


  Hello,

  I have my vocal mic plugged into my Fireface Soundcard. When one of my female 
clients records vocals, I end up having to turn up the gain quite a bit. 
However, I notice when I speak or sing into the mic, I need the gain up only 
half way. Is it usually the case that gain input on the soundcard or mixer 
changes from singer to singer, or does it usually stay at the same level.

  Thanks.

  Omar Binno

  Website: www.omarbinno.com
  AIM: LOD1116
  Skype: obinno1


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