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5 Tips For Recording Great Vocals In A Recording Studio The quality of the vocals is probably one of the most important factors for a song to attract positive attention and get noticed. When recording in a studio, there are certain things you can do to ensure high quality vocals. Below are few tips and tricks to help you nail that perfect vocal take. 1. Get comfortable: A singer who feels comfortable and calm is going to deliver a much better performance than someone who is nervous. Rehearsing before recording is the best way to raise confidence. There should be little to no distractions in the recording studio because these can seriously affect the quality of the outcome. 2. Quality matters: There are many different kinds of microphone available in the market. The quality of vocals is very much dependent on the type of microphone being used in the recording studio. Microphones that are intended for home usage or for small stereo system may be totally unsuitable for professional recording. Capacitors or condenser microphone are the most commonly used in studios for recording vocals. 3. It is all about technique: Microphone technique is an important factor and the manner in which the microphone is attacked will also determine the quality of the results. For a start, learn to put the microphone at a correct distance. Singers should also learn to pull back when hitting loud or high notes. Finally, the microphone should be mounted on a stand whenever possible.

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5 Tips For Recording Great Vocals In A Recording Studio

The quality of the vocals is probably one of the most important factors for a song to attract positive attention and get noticed. When recording in a studio, there are certain things you can do to ensure high quality vocals. Below are few tips and tricks to help you nail that perfect vocal take.

1. Get comfortable: A singer who feels comfortable and calm is going to deliver a much better performance than someone who is nervous. Rehearsing before recording is the best way to raise confidence. There should be little to no distractions in the recording studio because these can seriously affect the quality of the outcome.

2. Quality matters: There are many different kinds of microphone available in the market. The quality of vocals is very much dependent on the type of microphone being used in the recording studio. Microphones that are intended for home usage or for small stereo system may be totally unsuitable for professional recording. Capacitors or condenser microphone are the most commonly used in studios for recording vocals.

3. It is all about technique: Microphone technique is an important factor and the manner in which the microphone is attacked will also determine the quality of the results. For a start, learn to put the microphone at a correct distance. Singers should also learn to pull back when hitting loud or high notes. Finally, the microphone should be mounted on a stand whenever possible.

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4. Pop it: A pop shield is a useful piece of equipment when recording vocals in a studio. It is normally mounted on the microphone stand and will cover the front of the microphone and when mounted correctly it will help eliminate pops and other sounds caused by singing into the microphone.

5. Practice, Perform and repeat: Repeat until you feel comfortable and happy with the outcome.

All the above points are considered at Mike’s recording studio and for more information you can visit mikedavidsonrecording.com . It is a full service recording studio in Boston, with a relaxed and professional work environment.We takes a collaborative and personal approach to recording. We want to help you to make a record that is at par with the music you love. We work with independent artists, signed artists and record labels, on a range of budget.