Stop Recording Amateur Vocals: The Simple Step-by-Step System for Recording Prof

by Rob Mayzes

Want to produce music at home that sounds professional, musical and full of emotion? Then you need to focus on the vocals. This book will change the way that you look at vocal production. Far too many people overlook the largest factor in producing great vocals... the recording phase. Inside this book you will discover proven recording techniques that result in clear, exciting and impressive vocals every time. In turn, this will help you to convey the message of your music to sell more copies, get more fans and win the recognition you deserve. This book is a no-brainer if you want to: - Learn how to record vocals to a professional standard in under 60 pages (and avoid years of mistakes and experimentation). - Produce great music on a small budget by learning how to record vocals that sound professional without spending a fortune on expensive equipment. - Avoid ruining your own vocals by learning why using a large diaphragm condenser microphone all the time can completely ruin your recording. - Discover the #1 mistake that people make when treating their rooms for vocals so you can treat your room properly and get a great sound. - Effectively treat your room without spending time or money on professional acoustic treatment (even if you have zero budget). - Record vocals more efficiently with no mistakes or wasted time so you can produce more music in less time. - Increase your confidence with microphone types, acoustic treatment and recording processes and allow yourself to focus on the music. - Produce music that connects with the listener on a deeper emotional level so you can get more fans, reach more people and achieve your #1 goals. - Record vocals that naturally sound great and don't require any heavy processing (which makes mixing super easy and fun). - Easily and efficiently manage takes, cutting down editing and comping time by over 80% so you can spend less time on the boring stuff and focus on the mix. - Enhance the emotion and musicality of your track by learning how to pull the perfect vocal take out of any vocalist. What you will learn: Section One - Preparing for the Session - Why preparation is the key to a great vocal recording - How to make any vocalist happy and comfortable - The easiest way to prevent anything from going wrong during the session - What you need to prepare before recording day (and make your life a whole lot easier) - How to get the perfect headphone mix with zero latency (using the 'Indirect Reverb' trick) - How to monitor with loudspeakers and get minimal bleed (using the 'Phase Monitoring' trick) Section Two - Getting the Best Sound - Finding the best microphone for any vocalist - The importance of microphone placement and how to get it right every time (to make the mix an absolute joy) - Recording in the gain sweet spot and using outboard equipment for a better performance Section Three - Working With Vocalists - Making any vocalist feel comfortable and getting the best performance - Managing takes and recording with efficiency - How to know when your session is finished - The best techniques for recording ensembles, choirs and backing vocalists - Doubling and layering vocal parts

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1533568510
• ISBN13: 9781533568519
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"