Hope you found this helpful! definitely worth sharing with your bedroom producer friends tracking with an SM7b!
@bradferguson98402 ай бұрын
My current vocal chain consists of a child’s toy megaphone gaffed to a chain of dunny roll tubes aimed at a vertically-suspended bbq plate (far superior to a conventional reverb plate). This all feeds into my dad’s 70’s AWA cassette deck. So clearly in my case, it’s the gear, not the ears that gives me the magic. P.S. great vid Rhys 😊
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Haha sounds like quite the vocal chain! I need to hear this 😂
@henryhuynh20992 ай бұрын
lol
@SoundAloneband2 ай бұрын
I use a akg 214 through a Midas preamp into a presonus interface. And use eq and compression of all sorts etc. it's mostly ears and technique. Good gear makes it easier. But now a days I can mix in the box with cheaper gear all day long. I record all my stuff in a bedroom. Drums guitar bass and keys all in a tiny bedroom with maybe $2,000 of gear. Takes a while. Great videos here. Dude knows his stuff
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Yes with some patience and practice you can usually unlock the puzzle of turning a cheap in the box sound into something solid!
@GeorgeAmodei212 ай бұрын
Always nice to see these comparisons.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks George!
@josephdaniel77772 ай бұрын
Well-done.. I love this video...
@WaBoo782 ай бұрын
perfect!!!!! you really know your tools!!!!!!
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Cheers legend!
@doubleaceprod2 ай бұрын
Really good and informative video. Even though I don't consider the SM7b a cheap mic, I still think there is value to be gained.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I suppose compared to what’s available - it is relatively cheap! I actually think it’s a pretty overpriced mic!
@Durkhead2 ай бұрын
If you still wanted the fullness you can boost a wide q at 3k and a smaller q at 10k instead of cutting out all the other low end
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Sure, EQ’ing different ways will give different results
@tommorton72112 ай бұрын
Great video. For so long, I was afraid to make the bigger eq moves like you did on the sm7B mic because most of what you see in tutorials are the smaller moves as shown on the Lauten mic. While, I eventually got there, this removes some nagging doubts and I wish I had seen this earlier.
@henryhuynh20992 ай бұрын
I have both mics. I learned how to make the sm7b sound good first. I use the Atlantis because it is very polished. I agree w everything you said. I would say def learn how to mix a vocal from a dynamic mic/ribbon mic, it’ll be easier to mix when it’s a condenser or tube. Well done Wish i understood this sooner for sure.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Totally, it's good to be able to work with all types of mics and learn how to mix them!
@SoundAloneband2 ай бұрын
Also for vocal air I just discovered the maag eq with air band. That air band absolutely kills on vocals to pop in the airy high end. It's maagic. 😂
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
It’s dangerously good! Once you think it sounds good, dial it back a little 🤣
@dylanhughes45482 ай бұрын
Great video, I’m just about to shell out on a nice condenser and maybe a Shelford channel for vox for this exact reason - so I don’t have to work as hard in post! Really great comparison and impressed you got it so close to the nice chain. Also if it helps you can put plugins anywhere in Logic, even if you already have something in slot 1 you can still stick something in above it.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dylan. That shelford channel 😮💨
@paydirt_music2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rhys. I must admit, I like the CLA plugins as well... maybe a little too much 😂 I'm slowly learning it is better to use a little from several plugins on a vocal chain than a lot from one or two plugins. The Slate VMR seems to be one of your go to tools along with the Pro-Q 3, I'm looking forward to trialling them out in the next few weeks when I start mixing my album
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Haha yeah the CLA FX is another I pull up often! Just quick and easy. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it 😂 Yeah I’ve been using Slate plugins basically since they started. I’m kinda stuck with them now as they are all through my projects haha and now they included the ssl bundle so I’m double stuck as I’ve been using those heaps too haha ProQ3 is just one of those plugins that has become like an “industry standard” kind of EQ. It’s good, but if you’re not accessing mid/side and using the dynamic EQ - it’s not really anything different than the stock logic EQ imo.
@paydirt_music2 ай бұрын
@@spinlightstudios cheers Rhys, appreciate your take on those plugins. I figured I might as well try a few before I buy as I'm also cautious of falling into the trap of getting any plugin that I think will give me the best mix possible. I need to build up the skill first. It's a bit silly purchasing a Ferrari and not knowing how to drive it! Thanks again for providing great content!
@sevchykАй бұрын
I would like to listen to the full mixes, one with sm7b fully raw, and the other one completely finished, to fully realize what professional mixing does to sm7b tracks.
@alanb.89732 ай бұрын
Loved this video man, singers are great too!
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah they are great!
@willtremain2 ай бұрын
Mate, this is a really great video. Super well done. Loved every second of it. Excellent singers too! Made it all the more enjoyable to listen to some great singing throughout 🔥
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks Will!
@GoPro_MattАй бұрын
Dang, great work!
@spinlightstudiosАй бұрын
Thanks man!
@sevchykАй бұрын
In the mix you sucked out the life on the higher frequencies by dynamic compression. Every time she sings high splashy notes, the 600-900 hz range comes up, which occasionally dulls the vocals on certain notes. I did that mistake as well.
@broonzy20062 ай бұрын
I thought this was just me 😂😂😂 this is great thanks. My recent eq move looked similar I was concerned. Always wondered what part of the chain would have the most impact as $7500 not always achievable for most! I wonder what would happen if you used your mic with a focusrite? Awesome stuff Rhys, love your content. Hello from the UK.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! I don’t really ever use my focusrite preamps, probably sound a bit less colorful! Microphones easily make the biggest difference in the chain. Mic > preamp > compressor > converter. That’s my opinion anyway!
@gabet37542 ай бұрын
Wow. Excellent demonstration
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@thataliennayr61492 ай бұрын
Just what I needed dude
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@marioaguilera94632 ай бұрын
Definitely I will save to buy the Eden haha, but I will buy the Lauten Audio LS-208 in the meantime because my room isn't threated, but a condenser mic definitely makes a difference.... awesome video as always!
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Oo the Eden would be a dream 🙌🏻
@AdamReidWilson2 ай бұрын
This video is awesome! I appreciate you breaking it down so well!
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam!
@kyrongray59652 ай бұрын
Fantastic as always mate. Thanks!
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Cheers Kyron!
@ronallen24582 ай бұрын
It’s Ok that you use the CLA plugin. Don’t feel bad. I mean I would never use it, but don’t feel bad. LOL. This was a fantastic walk through. I record at home and that SM-7B vocal sounds all too familiar.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Hahaha now I feel worse 😅 it’s such a guilty plugin for me
@chrissiemilnarskii2 ай бұрын
As a gal with an SM7B, I’ve been wondering if it’s time pull the trigger on a nice condenser (after improving room treatment, of course). Also coincidentally been looking at the Lauten Audio line (Atlantis/Eden) so this video is kind of perfect thank u so much! Enjoyed watching your workflow with vocal chains/performers like these. 🙌
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Hey Chrissie! Thanks for watching. The Lauten pairs so well with female voices - I love it on the “F” mode - really nice modern/forward sound. If you buy one through sweetwater make sure you use my link 😜 but seriously I love this mic on vocals 🙌🏻
@jacksp8de2 ай бұрын
It might be both the geeeeaa and the eaaaaaa 😂jk great video man. The Atlantis is hard to use in apt. It picks up everything! I have to use CVox to clean up my vocal but it sounds amazing.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Haha don’t knock the Aussie accent! 😝 yeah I can imagine an apartment would be challenging! Thanks mate!
@jacksp8de2 ай бұрын
@@spinlightstudios 🤣 it’s all good man, I dig ya mixing skills. I do similar moves but I only boost with eq that mimics hardware like the pultec
@mvnoxl2 ай бұрын
Bro!! Great Video
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks legend!
@clintyoung99022 ай бұрын
Good vid brother. You track/mix those drums too? Sounds FAT! Give us a vid on that too.
@spinlightstudios2 ай бұрын
Thanks Clint! I sure did! was a fun song to jam, they let me cut loose on it a bit too haha
@stevenbanquer8552Ай бұрын
Would the sm7 benefit more from a more high quality mic pre/interface?
@spinlightstudiosАй бұрын
It would improve it, and different voice respond better to different mics voicings etc