How to get the BEST VOCAL SOUND from your HOME STUDIO

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David Shanhun

Күн бұрын

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@meysamesfahaniofficialmeys557 5 жыл бұрын

Learned more about my problem here then a at least 100 other videos I watched.

@davidshanhun 5 жыл бұрын

cool! I'm glad it was helpful to you!

@tronlady1 3 жыл бұрын

I don't believe that for a second dude! This is vocal recoding 101. I can't believe you even watched 100 videos on vocal recording lol!!!! It is a very good video though :o)

@nathanwahl9224 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidshanhun This is my first one, so I guess thanks for saving me from having to watch 100 videos!

@TheFinalRevelation2 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a single video teach so much as this one. Mind blowing. Say thanks to him from me.

@barkerboberly9867 3 жыл бұрын

bro fr i took notes this shit is a god send

@magrumb 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a sound engineer in Hollywood for 16 years and everything in this video should be absolutely studied by people that are just starting out. Great video!

@JonathanGalle 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is using a lot of older/budget equipment. he doesn't have a massive console, he doesn't have racks and racks of gear, but.... he really knows what he's doing!! His tips are far more valuable then half the crap coming out on youtube these days. Especially his tips on mic placement and usage, I can't tell you how many people abuse mics because of a video or two that they saw where the singers right up on top of the mic.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

hehe yep! I'll take the guy with understanding over the guy with the latest gear personally 😉

@magrumb 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of studios have big consoles and racks of gear because the client wants to see them. You’d be surprised how much stuff isn’t hooked up!

@lee3144 2 жыл бұрын

i agree totally hes down to earth you dont get that often

@GroovyInclinations Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. It makes the research easier when people share their input.

@georgesid5632 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is so clear and lucid in his explanations. He explains everything so well. He would make a brilliant teacher. He doesn't waffle on and really gets to the point. I also like the way he conducts himself. Excellent video!

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

he's awesome eh!

@artale4404 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to add for some people that may not know is the mic you use will have a big effect on issues. For those that always use a condenser mic that mic will pick up a huge amount of the room. Try using a dynamic mic which will keep room noise very low especially if you have untreated room. In fact there are times that the vocal quality and tone of a singer can benefit more from a dynamic mic than a condenser or ribbon. Expensive mics don't mean the right match to the singer. Many hit songs on vocals were recorded on a less expensive dynamic mic. I hope this helps

@prattzensings 22 күн бұрын

years of solid experience, amazing teaching skills, and still uses the humble old NT1. Speaks volumes of the guy, and also about the so-called YT influencers who try to push expensive gear for nothing.

@MrMindmist 2 жыл бұрын

When we talk about style over substance this guy is exactly the reverse. not flashy , not showy not full of himself but what he is saying is absolute gold dust. sensible advice and making 100% sense. I like the cut of his jib !

@user-hn5qv2bi8b Жыл бұрын

This is literally the most in depth and least intimidating educational video on mic placement and vocal takes. Thank you. Home studio gal here!

@davidshanhun Жыл бұрын

yay! Happy recording!!

@JayaLove 7 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

@JayaLove 7 ай бұрын

He somehow is able to break it down for total beginners without talking down to anyone. Really a master w no ego and an obvious love for his craft.

@komet1536 3 ай бұрын

Every minute of this video was worth to watch. Many thanks.

@davidshanhun 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment and trust you got some ace new skills for your recordings!

@russeljamesjardiolin5579 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most clear and detailed explanation how to improve my room recordings. Thanks. Two thumbs up 👍👍

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👌 All the best with the new recordings!

@NickShillitoMusic 3 жыл бұрын

The more videos I watch on recording and production, the more my growing passion for the art form burns. 8 years ago at the age of 14 I pirated my first copy of FL Studio and started making god awful EDM. I had no idea that now at the age of 22 I would be making plans to build a proper home studio with a view to becoming a producer and mixing engineer. I feel like I have found my calling in life and my knowledge and experience is growing daily. I feel like I’ve learned and practiced enough now to start working on a professional level, and I haven’t felt so passionate about something in years. Thanks for this fantastic video, there’s absolutely no limit to what you can learn.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

I love this Nick! Love to see what you keep creating following your passion and enthusiasm brother!

@VargoProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, reading this just made me so happy. In 2001, I pirated a copy of "FruityLoops" (as it was named back then), and started making the quality of hip-hop beat you'd expect from a 4th grader. 10 years later, I was signed to a small label, making enough to earn a living if I worked hard enough. I still have a nice catalog of artists that I work with (Rittz, Jelly Roll, among others that you may have heard of), and I love seeing comments like these while I continue to learn and get better. Best of luck to you in the future, man.

@kevinstuart5105 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm grateful to have had an opportunity to stand on your shoulders.

@johnkscott4781 3 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic interview! Mike looks like a fun guy to talk to!

@sparxy1968 9 ай бұрын

I think for a home studio he should also talk about mic choice. I have been a self-taught engineer for 30 years and I have a whole array of expensive vocal mics but on occasions, I have even recorded someone with an SM58 using a nearfield monitor as the sound just worked. It is all very well trying for a super accurate vocal sound but if it doesn't suit the voice and sit in the mix, you may as well try anything. I was amazed it worked and it taught me not to be so snobby about the way we record.

@davidshanhun 8 ай бұрын

Possibly a good option for another video down the track- thankyou. Main thing with this one was to explain if some of these things don’t get sorted, then which mic you choose will be irrelevant haha (eg if you record everything clipped etc).

@kevc6115 3 жыл бұрын

Best half an hour I've spent regarding vocal recording. Thank you!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@mattb1568 4 жыл бұрын

The interviewer would be me. Lol He looks like he loves listening and learning about this stuff.

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

it's gold 😍

@EnV1ndAvSorg 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, his eyes is still like 20 years old

@mariojosepr 3 жыл бұрын

Best video ever about this topic. Answered so many of my burning questions as a guy with a deeper voice with proximity issues. Thanks a million. I am grateful!

@derekwaters6086 3 жыл бұрын

I like the cadence in your approach when you speak about music production. Your delivery is very philosophical. I like that shit

@joceleicirilosoaresbohrer2994 3 жыл бұрын

Well put and very clarifying comments. And David, your kind, and I would say, humble attitude, was very nice and appropriate. Than you both!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@GeriWardMusic Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful, although I’ve been a vocalist for many years both live and studio work I’m a total technophobe. I’m not totally happy with home recording results I’ve had so far. This video however is a game changer. Huge thank you to you both.

@kurlin97 4 жыл бұрын

This was incredible. I have had a horrible time with low end on my vocals. This was a God-send. Thanks to both of you!!

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear this! Happy recording 😊

@JayaLove 7 ай бұрын

He somehow is able to break it down for total beginners without talking down to anyone. Really a master w no ego and an obvious love for his craft.

@davidshanhun 6 ай бұрын

Mike is a legend eh. Grateful to be able to help share his knowledge with you here. (we've done a few other little clips now in case they're useful to you also etc). Happy recording!

@bob4analog 3 жыл бұрын

9:20 Singing across or slightly off axis into the mic to prevent plosives and pops; I've been doing this for years and it works great. Brilliant idea! Thanks for demonstrating this.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bob! These things are so handy when you know em eh!

@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353 2 жыл бұрын

I heard someone explain the antiplosive trick as "aim the mic at the mouth instead of the mouth at the mic" and found it a PERFECT explanation to memorize and understand 👏. Great video!!!

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent explanation!

@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidshanhun yes, I found it unforgettable, isn't it?

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

@@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353 yes!

@jfxsarmiento 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the video! Here is a clear example of how important and valuable is EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE! All the best!

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

haha yep - Mike knows his stuff!

@keltiquewood 2 жыл бұрын

Laughed out loud on the 'Lispy' part of the conversation. Brought back memories of me trying to fine-tune the DBS 286 'de-esser' years ago!!! :-) I would add one other issue to your list. Vocalists moving back and forth while they sing - completely changes the volume and tone of the recording. Volume can be fixed but tone is a whole other ball game. Superglue all 'dancing' vocalists feet to the floor! :-)

@DaveHutchinsonSW 3 жыл бұрын

Nice interview and useful, down-to-earth information. Mike is definitely the real deal and the demos on his website sound great. And the sound wasn't all that bad considering it was from a camera--you were both clear and loud enough. Best wishes for 2021.

@hummarstraful Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on the subject I've found.

@TheFinalRevelation2 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Hats off.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@TheJberrie 3 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic. Big-time thanks for being so generous with your knowledge!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Mike's one of the most genuine and generous people in the industry. So happy to be able to share this info with you all. Hope lots of awesome music gets created from it :)

@asimnicholsmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. Simple, clear, and extremely useful. Thanks guys!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

awesome. Glad you got so much out of it 👌

@jasonbodden8816 6 ай бұрын

A whole lot of helpful content in under half hour. Fantastic vid.

@davidshanhun 6 ай бұрын

Mike is a legend!

@ianmclean5541 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much guys. Your guest is a wealth of audio wisdom. This was very helpful.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

He is indeed! Super glad to hear it was helpful to you! 😊

@dmra1929 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the cleanest, most down to earth and informative video and explanation of technique that I've ever seen. Learned a lot from this, thank you very much :)

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@matrixprogrock 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Very helpful. And reinforced some of what I've learned the hard way.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@dopeydad1221 4 ай бұрын

Absolute gold dust! All very clearly explained. Subscribed

@davidshanhun 2 ай бұрын

Cheers for joining and happy recording!

@MrTimdriver 3 жыл бұрын

Years of practical experience on this, thank you for sharing.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

🥰

@sonalsethi98 4 жыл бұрын

After watching soooo many videos- this answered all of my questions and so brilliantly! Thank you!!

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad it helped!

@BibleBeltBlues 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic..............don't need to watch any other video..........this one has it all........great job!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and happy recording!

@arindambharadwaz8702 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips and advices, the very best I have ever come across. Really thankful to both of you for bringing up the topic for the benefit of the viewers. Please address similar issues in future.

@nathanwahl9224 3 жыл бұрын

Tremendously helpful, thank you!!! I'm working on my first multi-tracking acapella arrangement, and I learned a ton!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

ooh cool! Let me know when you get it up - I love hearing this kind of stuff!

@TK-vh5pv Жыл бұрын

this video is absolutely amazing! SO MUCH GOOD INFO! Especially since making music is hobby for me rather than a job, I don't have a lot of time to put into studying the technical aspects (even though i would love to dedicate more time), so this video is all gold!! And facinating!

@davidshanhun Жыл бұрын

stoked to hear this and thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy recording!

@ksmit 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding and informative interview. Thank you...subbed

@stelioskyprou6427 3 жыл бұрын

What a pro, such a humble dude. Great advice =)

@nikolatracks Жыл бұрын

Dude this is one of the best videos I have ever watched regarding this. I just scrolled down and found out that a lot of the people here agree with that. All this information is worth so much money, this knowledge is so densely packed and you can tell it's real by the way he explains everything because of his experience.

@davidshanhun Жыл бұрын

yeah Mike is amazing and feel lucky to be able to share his wisdom with you all!

@arqmark 2 жыл бұрын

Great recommendations. Thanks!

@josephformeister6566 3 жыл бұрын

Gained so much information from this video. I appreciate his focus on the simpler ideas, and wealth of experience.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

awesome Joseph! 👌

@scaramouche11 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video! I benefit so much of it. Nothing is better than to listen and learn from a real professional!

@cmlcovers2693 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent informative video! Thank you!

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful to you! 👌

@vecxxmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a clear explanation. You're an excellent professional and taught us great tips to improve our productions. Thx dudes!!

@ccjx_space 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly useful, thank you

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

most welcome!

@tonyedison9749 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most informative video I have watched in the last year on here about music 💪🏽💪🏽😎

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

aww love this!

@linovinn7011 3 жыл бұрын

A real great explanation in half an hour. Thank you so very much. I knew about popps, sibilance and so on, already. But all the little hints alongside are precious for me. Greeting to New Zealand from Germany and keep healthy in this Corona age ... ;-)

@johannamit4388 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, a wealth of tips and info.

@lifegivesmeheadaches 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this is really helpful

@Emcfree2084 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, well done lads

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

awesome! 😊

@guitarjonn7103 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic post David. Thanks so much. I needed this badly.

@L-I-V-I-N 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastically explained, and your knowledge is so valuable! Cheers from Florida.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Mike is a legend eh! 👌

@afahmid 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video-learned a lot as a novice.

@Lovis68 3 жыл бұрын

That was so illuminating!

@AnnaPearlMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting out and this was so, so, so, so, SO helpful :') THANK YOU!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Anna! Happy recording!

@michaelkelly6583 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview - and learned a few things too. Thank you.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@brettdavid 6 жыл бұрын

Absolute ""dynamite useful info"" thanks Dave Shanhun and Mike McCarthy - much love! Thanks for the production time and share Dave.

@davidshanhun 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brett! So glad it's useful to you mate that's why we made it! :) Are you recording much at the moment?

@brettdavid 6 жыл бұрын

Last project was 'in studio' so all this was taken care of - I have a few personal projects - just trying to lift the presentation quality - they're still sketches per say - but I would like them to be best as possible for sound --- still learning - but that vid was very (very) useful. One of my traps - which you guys touched on for sound quality (but is a biggie for sound consistency) is 'mike position' - and how critical it is to maintain that position through the 'whole tracking' (lol) ... so here's me moving head/voice around the mike too much - coming at it from different angle during a single track/take (you know if you stop and re record a piece - theres a real need to get back to the exact same position) a minor change in voice angle can drastically alter the sound recorded - and can be very difficult to mix into an existing take.

@jakubmi7879 4 жыл бұрын

The best video about the subject out there thanks for putting it out guys

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jakub!

@joshuaallenzurbano3476 2 жыл бұрын

So much useful info. Thanks a lot!

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome Joshua!

@georgiareneemusic Жыл бұрын

Wow this is the best explanation! Thank you

@davidshanhun Жыл бұрын

awesome to hear. Happy recording!! :)

@joebuckley9181 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, God Bless!

@minukdk 3 жыл бұрын

These are some really amazing tips. Thank you!!!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome 😊

@josephvillenabuchberger4257 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info ,great content!

@swanebrokendeep 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic video thanks to you David and big thanks to Mike!

@KiaOrion 3 жыл бұрын

super helpful! thank you!

@MeredithHooke Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video - covering so many issues with recording at home with easy-to-understand solutions. Thank you!

@SupernovaSun77 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best audio videos of all times

@davidshanhun 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Mike is awesome eh!

@ProperJohnmusic 5 жыл бұрын

agreed

@SupernovaSun77 5 жыл бұрын

David Shanhun he really is

@geraldgorham6878 3 жыл бұрын

humble knowledgeable guy I love it

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

yep that's Mike! 😊

@goerfton77 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, educational and thoroughly enjoyable.

@kakuro1975 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice advice for a beginner like myself! Thank you for that! Really nice of you to give such professional advice for free

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got so much value from it John! Happy recording!

@triplemotor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this information....It was a great help

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

most welcome!

@paul7188 5 жыл бұрын

Great video David - I really appreciate hearing the advice from somone actively "in the business". I just found your channel (after buying a basic loop pedal) and am enjoying going through your previous videos. Great stuff - keep it up!. Cheers form Perth WA

@davidshanhun 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Woodlake! Where abouts in Perth are you? (I was born about 5 hours from you in Albany, WA!)

@paul7188 5 жыл бұрын

@@davidshanhun Awesome! I'm NOR in Ellenbrook (near the Swan Valley). I managed to get over to NZ a few months back with the family - had a great time. Lovely place. Great job on the channel - some great content. You really deserve a larger following - I'm sure it will come :)

@davidshanhun 5 жыл бұрын

ah nice! That's cool you got over here for a trip! We both have some pretty magic spots here and in Oz eh? Cheers about the channel - very much appreciate the comments and encouragement!

@jenshaley556 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very well explained list of „dont‘ts“, and why you shouldn’t do them. It’d have taken me a lot of time to figure that out myself!

@oliviergolfier1456 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for these Clear explainations about recording tricks

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

👌

@patrickramajo3405 2 жыл бұрын

I super love this video, it helped me a lot. THANK YOU SO MUCH! cheers :)

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear this Patrick! Thanks for letting us know! 😊

@jessicabenini Жыл бұрын

What an awesome video! Thank you!

@davidshanhun Жыл бұрын

happy recording! 🥰

@twinsprucestudios 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice!! Spot on explanation of issues and solutions.

@janmsundberg 2 жыл бұрын

Great recommendations. For the first time My recordings sounds good. Thank you!

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

yay! so happy to hear this!

@NewHeart378 4 жыл бұрын

i watched a lot of tutorials and this one explains well thanks for the video.

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@James-bu2rm 2 жыл бұрын

Great work guys! Very helpful indeed.

@LennySugiono Жыл бұрын

The sibilance thing is a great refresher, loved that example where the “see” is getting ducked. It’s unknowingly something I hear in most songs but have never picked up on.

@federicovalerin1444 3 жыл бұрын

Grand information, thank you so much

@ROQSTAR 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview with a lot of helpful information for producers!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👌

@EternityRecordsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks very much

@muldersfile4504 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy's attitude. On De-Essing: Learning how to make a side-chain setup/effect with a compressor and EQ will do amazing things for those Esses, it really has helped me tremendously and has perfected conquering this to make great vocals whenever this comes on as a problem with one of my own recordings, which all depends on what I need to bring out of the vocal I recorded when mixing...causing me to need to de-ess before hand, but can also depend on the mic I choose to use for a project, and/or micing techniques during recording. Either way, learning to de-ess affords you more freedom in all of these areas.

@davidshanhun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the de-essing compressing side chain combo 👌

@muldersfile4504 4 жыл бұрын

David Shanhun Fixed my whole world, adjusting dry gain and leaving wet at unity and then playing with the threshold of the compressor works beautifully for me. I use Reaper software in particular.

@missycoates7188 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved Mike's knowledge he so graciously shared. I'm a Indie Gospel Artist. I'm about to purchase a mic and this knowledge was right on time. Bless you for your giving out of what probably took you years of schooling to learn.

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for the timing on this for you and wish you all the best. Mike is awesome eh! 👌

@unitedmogulmediagroup7286 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located????

@bookmakers Жыл бұрын

Great tips. explained in a very clear and didactic way. Thanks!!!

@davidshanhun Жыл бұрын

👌

@Krufs 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible video, thank you so much for the info! 👏👏

@davidshanhun 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toby - glad it was useful to you :)

@WizeChoice 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thank You

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

most welcome!

@mon3im133 2 жыл бұрын

very clear and easy to understand. thank you so much for this detailed explanation

@davidshanhun 2 жыл бұрын

most welcome :) Happy recording!

@lisachaly 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of the problems and how to correct them!! Thank you for this :)

@thebrownfanchannel8277 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and great questions asked. Working on just starting out recording at home. This is great!

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing for checking this out then eh! 😊

@davidpekar1576 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Thank you :)

@davidshanhun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David 😊

@Stackxxable 3 жыл бұрын

So much valuable info!! Great video!