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    Vocal Mixing Checklist – Lead Vocals

    CHECKLIST
    Preparation and Goals Monitor Mixing
     Listen to the original professional song  Give the lead singer, who also plays an
    recording and what’s done with the vocals. instrument, their instrument and their voice
    Use this to develop a vocal mixing plan in their monitor. Also, add snare drum and
    taking into account the qualities of the high-hat to keep the tempo.
    vocalists, style of music, and qualities of the  Give the lead singer, who doesn’t play an
    room. instrument, their voice and a good lead
     Plan to mix for the style the congregation is rhythm instrument (usually an acoustic
    used to hearing. guitar) and a bit of snare.
     Plan to use appropriate vocal effects that fit
    Setting Vocal Volumes
    the room.
     Set the lead vocal louder than instruments,
    Recognize Vocal Characteristics
    loud enough to understand the lyrics.
     Respect the uniqueness of each singer's  Test the vocal level by muting it, listening,
    vocal timbre - their unique tonal coloring. and re-engaging to hear how it sits in the
    Don’t make them sound like someone mix.
    they’re not.
    Cleaning Up Vocals
     Use the singer’s natural volume as a quality
    of their voice. Don't mix against it.  Engage the High Pass Filter (HPF) and adjust
     Mix the singer so they own their dominate to remove excess low end without
    frequency range and it doesn’t conflict with negatively affecting the vocal sound.
    another channel.  Cut offending frequencies with a narrow
    bandwidth cut. Apply a narrow cut and
    Vocal Microphone Selection and Usage
    sweep through the mid-range to find the
     Pick a microphone with the right polar best spot.
    pattern to best capture their voice and  Gate the vocal channel to reduce stage
    minimize the amount of stage noise noise in the channel, without compromising
    entering the microphone. the vocalist's singing dynamics.
     Pick a condenser microphone for improved
    Mixing Vocals
    frequency detection.
     Pick a microphone with a frequency  Apply compression for volume control
    response which best fits the singer’s voice. without sucking out vocal energy. Start with
     Make sure the singer holds the microphone a quick attack time (30 ms) and a slow
    up to their lips, at a 45-degree angle. release time (40 ms).

    Chris Huff - Behindthemixer.com - Copyright 2018


    Vocal Mixing Checklist – Lead Vocals

    CHECKLIST
     Carve out frequency space from the
    Do you want to dig deeper into lead vocal mixing to
    instruments so the lead vocal is out front.
    learn how to create really great sounding vocals?
    In case of having backing vocals, carve out
    Want to learn how to mix backing vocals? If so,
    the backing vocals for the lead to shine
    take the next step and check out the complete
    through.
    guide to mixing vocals:
     Consider a few important vocal frequency
    bands:  Audio Essentials for Mixing Vocals
     100 Hz – 600 Hz : Body / Warmth
    P.S. You’ll also learn how to mix the spoken word.
     100 Hz – 700 Hz : Muddiness (Good for
    cutting)
     400 Hz – 1,100 Hz : Honky / Nasal
     1,000 Hz – 9,000 Hz : Presence and
    Clarity
     Imagine how you want it to sound and work
    accordingly.
     Smooth out the vocal line by focusing on
    the mid-range frequencies.
    Effects Processing
     Apply reverb to soften a harsh vocal, add
    depth to the mix, and add emotion to a
    song.
     Consider which type of reverb sounds right;
    room, hall, or plate.
     Set the initial delay time at 7,500/BPM
    (beats per minute)
     Set the initial baseline reverb time at
    60,000/BPM and adjust to fit.
     Use a de-esser to reduce vocal sibilance.

    Chris Huff - Behindthemixer.com - Copyright 2018

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