Voice Recording

WHY Voice Recording?

Recording vocals can be tricky and it is extremely dependent on the type of voice being recorded.  For instance, some mics sound better on a female voice than they do on a male voice.  A talented producer can usually listen to a voice and select the right microphone for the job.  If you don’t have a talented producer, there are many forgiving microphones that will get the job done.  Usually, the best mics for voice in the studio are condensers.  Ribbons are great also, but are generally more expensive and limited in models.  If conditions (budget, track space and studio space) are right, place a large diaphragm condenser or ribbon right in front of the singer.  Then place another condenser or ribbon three or more feet back.

Latest Microphone Reviews
Product Price Tested Verdict
Groove Tubes GT50 $360.00 07/20/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf StarEmpty Star
Rode NT2 $700.00 07/10/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarEmpty Star
Shure SM7B $619.00 07/10/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
Olympus ME-15 $29.99 07/10/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarEmpty Star
M-Audio Solaris Multipattern Condenser Microphone $349.99 07/02/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
Audio-Technica AT4040 Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic $495.00 06/26/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarEmpty StarEmpty Star
Neumann U 87 Ai $3999.00 06/26/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf StarEmpty Star
MXL9000 Tube Condenser Mic $199.95 06/26/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf StarEmpty Star
Blue Bluebird $699.99 06/09/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
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