Hey look, it's me! Thanks to everyone for watching and see ya next month, I henceforth promise to keep all the questions and faces coming :)

Hi Friends, in today's video we talk about the basic principals of recording vocals with a condenser microphone. I'm showing with Natalie Jansen an Apprentice from the Recording Connection several techniques and tricks on how to capture a great vocal sound and make the artists feel comfortable, so they can deliver a great performance. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

When I see you in this video, I wished the guys in my first internship were as human as you. You seem to be profoundly dedicated to share your knowledges and good attitude. It what makes this industry better : sharing, connection peoples, acting as whole, a community. It's people like you that make the industry better. Now I'm happy where I am, but I had to tell you that to encourage to continue being such a nice human being and teacher. Thank you Warren.

That girl should have her own series! She has the charisma. Make more videos with her and let her ask all the questions ever, a recording session would be pretty interesting!

This is going to help me out when working with my new microphone. Thanks for the insight Warren, we all appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos 😃

It's nice to see you have a mentoring program, it's important to pass on this information to the next generation. I'm a Luthier, I was lucky to have great mentors. They told me not to forget to teach what I have learned to up and coming Luthiers. It's very satisfying.

Great stuff here again! Can't wait to hear some of her work after hanging around and learning from Warren. Lucky Girl!

So awesome that you're a mentor for Recording Connection. I went through that program in 2007-2008 and it molded me into the producer/engineer I am today.

Great video, as always. I wanted to point out something I have heard on several videos in reference to the "behind the mic" sound isolators, and add some info. While many point out that it is behind the mic, in the area of least pickup for a cardioid pattern setting, they are missing the concept. The intention of of these devices is not to block sound from coming in the back of the microphone, it is to trap sound going out from the signer's voice before it can get out into the room and reverberate. That is why it is in front of the singer... it is in the path of the greatest output of sound from the source. Obviously, not as efficient as deadening the reflective surfaces of a room, it does help trap the source sound somewhat, and can help if you must face an unfriendly, hard surface while singing. Not an endorsement of the concept, just a clarifier on the intent of the design, and why it is located behind the mic.

you are great ! im following your videos as i 'm really intersted in production,and i was looking for the right people to listen to.i must say you are so humble,so great to know there are still people like that in this business! greetings from Italy hey!

Hi Warren, I love your videos as I do your production work! After many hours of experimenting and tracking with those arc-shaped "reflection filters" with various sources (with varying success) in my quite less-than-stellar recording space, I think I can provide some useful practical info: Their manufacturers really don't explain how they actually work, that would require them to manage expectations and that's not conducive to product sales! The key is in their interaction with the sound source, not so much the microphone. They're designed to keep the source's sound out of the room, and therefore the room sound (excited by the sound source) out of the recording. How well this works depends on the source's directionality, volume, and proximity to the filter - vocals (very directional close-up) that are well-contained within the screen area are often managed quite well, while most instruments will radiate into the room much more and are not not so well managed. This explains why my vocal tracks are quite "room-less" while my acoustic guitar recordings (for example) still need to be closer-mic'd than I'd like and using a small screen is often much less effective. Also, I usually get the best results if the mic is at least somewhat "submerged" within the filter's arc, to reduce off-axis pickup; I control proximity effect by keeping the vocalist a set distance from the filter (usually as close as practical) and moving just the mic (separately mounted) within that space. So in short, I've found that "reflection filters" work (or don't) by keeping sound in, not out. I hope this helps someone out there! On to watch more of your stellar videos now....

What I wouldn't give to be your apprentice, Warren! Great stuff, as always. Thanks for sharing, and have a marvellous time!

Just found this, old vid yet marvellous vid and Natalie is marvellous too!

Very useful and inspiring as always, Warren, thank you!

Great video again Warren! Showing the practical side of the actual recordingsession (like the guitar session earlier) would be a great addition! Areas such as: the recording chain and settings, setting/monitoring gain levels, creating cue mixes, organising different takes in the DAW, adjusting for timing issues, post recording processing (leveling, effects, mixing etc.)

Great opportunity to be an apprentice for a great mentor such as yourself. I went through the program about 8 years ago and it created a great long lasting friendship/relationship with my mentor.

22:11 I love the face that Natalie makes LOL Ok, I have to watch this again, I've just realised that Natalie is reacting to almost everything that Warren says - she's hilarious.

I learned so much from watching this. I will put into practice in my next vocal. Thanks!

The face she made when you said 'Women tend to...' I practically peed myself.

Always excellent video as usual ! Thank You !

I'm so happy am subscribe here , so much tips and knowledge thanks warren

Bought a new mike years ago, went for a Rodes (500 dollars Canadian) Music shop talked me into getting a Lewitt LCT 240 cheaper. They said that the engineer who worked for Rodes went off on his own and came up with equal quality at lesser price. Prices in USA are usually 1/2 of the Canadian prices. Very happy with the results. Not as good as the one you are using but not bad on a budget. Had problems recording with performers who tap there hands or shuffle their feet.

Thank you Warren for your passion to share your experiences and knowledge! Tons of respect and love from Russia!

This is great, and Natalie had really good questions... Thanks Natalie and Warren!

i've taken on 3 apprentices from Recording Connection so far! It's been a great experience

A marvelous work. Really really thanks for this massive informative videos. I am watching your videos everyday for almost 2 weeks and there are still more. Learned a lot. Thnx again....

Hey Warren again awesome and very honest video. Thanks for the info and fresh tips.

Have a wonderful Christmas Warren. My CD with Phil Naro (Billy Sheehan, Brian May, Julean Lennon so on...) should be out very soon. Thanks again for everything.

Great video that helps explain the fundamentals!

Thanks for this. Very cool. If you could also do a video some day about recording levels for lead vocals, such as what you target for the average signal level and maximum peaks. Also, if, how and what you might put between the mic and printing, such as compression and EQ, how many compression stages, how much signal you might reduce at each stage,-that would be wonderful. Lots of conflicting info out there on this.

Hi Warren.....hope you have a marvellous time in the kitchen mixing up dried fruit and spices to make wonderful festive mince pies. Merry Xmas

These kind of videos are very helpful! Thank you :-)

As regards pop screens, an instructor of mine in recording told me the people with whom he worked in the industry mostly used them to protect delicate expensive mics from inadvertent spit more than to filter out consonants.

Im a big fan of your producer/music series! - Dante

Great tutorial! Marvelous you like that Lewitt mic - Austrian product at last. Greeting from Austria!

I soooo envy that tape machine! Amazing studio!

Great video as usual. It would be interesting to see a video about the connectivity of outboard analog equipment to the audio interface, the how/to and proper stage gain, specialy from analog outboard micpreams (with only analog outs) to ad/da converters. Ex: vintage equipment to Saffire/Clarett/Apollo/etc

I was waiting for performance :)

Thanks!

Thank you for this great video! Could you please make a video about your workflow? Like with which instrument do you usually start to record? Drums, guitars? That would help a lot to have a little insight on it from you. I know it's always different but maybe hearing your opinion on it would be great

I'm pretty experienced as an engineer but this video taught me a lot. good job

What a marvellous video. Thank you sir :)

Great advise sir...

very nourishing indeed

Another cool tutorial, mate. Thanks a lot. One of my colleagues calls pop screen a "spitter". Pretty funny

Awsome as usual Warren. Natalie your little cheeky bugger...hehehe! but I think we'll like having you around :)

Also, one more quick thing, as I've noticed this in a couple of your videos. The purpose of those semi-circular sound dampening devices isn't to inhibit sound from entering the mic from behind. The purpose is to immediately dampen the live sound right after it's entered the mic, so that it doesn't bounce around the room and eventually enter the mic from the front, if that makes sense. In this way, theoretically, there'd be less need for a lot of padding behind the singer because there'd be much fewer room reflections.

hello Mr Pro :P i have a question about Types of EQ's (Digital and Analogue) and What Makes every type Special and the Pros and Cons of each type. (if possible would you please talk about that in a video) if possible also what do you do to get that vocals aligned perfectly. in the mix and what are types of Mics (general types with some examples) and what're the Pros and Cons of each type. i hope you're having a good time mixing and recording.

This video remind me a lot! All the singers how came in the studio never warm up before recording and all time i´m trying to be a mentor and its so hard sometimes! Warren... How you work about it? have you any anecdote of a famous singer producer how warm o have any metod to encourage my clientes to warm up before recording? Thx warren!! cheers!

Haha great! I once told the same technical stuff to a girl and she just ran away. Guess i am not such a great teacher as you are. Thanks for the insight, very cool tips!

ps..the Lewitt lcd 940 sounds like a 'fab" idea for my experimental studio! i have been utilizing "KSM's " but ready for a change! thanks and cheers!

Hey Warren, I was wondering what is the name of the device you were using to control the polar patterns of the microphone? Cool Lesson by the way...✌😀

Thankyou for another helpful video. I notice that sometimes you out source certain bits of work to others and would appreciate it if you could explain the different terms used to refer to professionals in the industry. For example: engineer, mix engineer, producer et cetera. knowing these types of terms would clear up some misconceptions. Best regards, Daniel

I dont know if you still do videos, but any tips for performers to get their best takes in a studio ? singers, guitarists, bass players, drummers etc

I would love to have Warren Huart as my mentor

lewitt lct 940 vs neumann m149 .. whatt will you choose?? @warren

marvellous))

its also worth noting that its usually a good idea to turn the air conditioning off too before you start recording vox ;)

do you add fx e.g., a bit of plate to make the vocalist more comfortable or should the vocalist hear and record his voice dry? Thank you, obrigado in Portuguese

u have great instructional skills

Hi Warren, I was just wondering what you think of Mid-Side mic recording on acoustic guitar and are there any tips you may have for it?

Great video.

4:09 my favourite moment where Natalie shaking shoulders, so damn funny :))

Great vid, Warren - thanks! Difficult question - I record home studio old Korg D1200 via cheap MXL 990 LD condenser. Listening through headphones sounds ok, but through computer speakers, I can't get that full sound of a pro recording. I record dry in a relatively dead room, adding just a bit of reverb, minimal delay, EQ, 24 bit. What can I do to improve the sound besides getting better mic and new DAW?

Pls suggest a good microphone. I hv budget for these. 1. Audio Technica AT2020 2. Lewitt LCT 240PRO 3. AKG P120 4. Audio Technica AT2035 5. AKG P220 6. Rode NT1-A 7. Lauten Audio LA 220 Suggest at least top 3.

MIC INTERFERENCE WARNING Hi Warren! Great video as always, so I'm even more urged to point out a flaw of the rodelink wireless you are using to mic yourself. About 2:33 i began to hear the interference noise in high registers - comes and goes, a bit like a cell phone interference but much more fluid. This is caused by poor mic shielding in some units, the more prominent it gets the more cable is close to the transmitter. Replacing the mic with sennheisser ME2 solved my problem (I had the same issuse as you in here with the supplied rode mic). And not all rode mic supplied with those wireless sets are faulty - I finally got a working one. All the best wishes!

Ahh! the IKEA Dave i need to get one of them.

Wow! Great video, I would love to be mentored by a great engineer such as yourself :)

About the booth thing..always wonder about what side should focus the absorbers. I wasn't wrong , thanks for clarify that.

I always reckon a hand span from the mic. Lean back for loud notes

Yesss

New to "Produce Like a Pro" and I picked up great tips watching your video today and I've been at this for a couple decades. New fan and I'll be watching!

Hey Warren. In your experience as a producer, what does the FET mic sound do in terms of sonics that is different from a tube mic sound? Just wondering what the pros and cons you have found with using both FET and tube settings/mics.

How is the microphone called again? Didn't know about this one.

Natalie has a twin here in Texas who plays the piano wrights her songs and recorded 2 cd's her name is Donna Linton of San Angelo Tx. and is on you tube Stars of Texas Production Center produced by David C. Tillery

Hi Warren. What is the benefit of printing your signal with a HP filter rather than doing it with an EQ afterwards? Thanks.

can i plug a mixers main outs into my 2 channel interface?like the one on here and is that fine or should i just go usb str8 out of my board?my mixer is a behringer x air 18 with midas pres.

Hi warren, any tips to make my home "bedroom" studio more acoustically treatment for mixing purpose and taking vocal?

Boss, Boss the band the band

sir i wan to know that can you tell me your music software

to cool

Jack Douglas is alumnus of my school

What band were you in?

would be nice to have some B Roll close ups... great vid nevertheless

Hello, Warren! I recently got a Rode NT1000, i like the sound quality, but i'm thinking it is sometimes too bright and sibillant when I'm recording vocals. What strategies do you recommend to get a warmer sound? Do you think a preamp would help? I'm currently using only the interface preamp (m-audio fast track). Thanks!

gotta pick up that "shnizzle" ! : P

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON YOUR APOLLO TWIN!!!!!

How do i copyright my music?

Hello, is the Neumann TLM 103 a very good mic for vocals ?

Sorry if I sound like such a novice; is the device you were playing with next to the the mic a preamp? And if so, what is the specific make/ model? Also, what mic preamps do you recommend under $1000? Thank You!

6:15 - she almost got triggered but you managed your way out of it.

$+ill luvin' it. ;)

Oh, she's gorgeous

Hy warrent. do you have any advice about recording hiphop vocal(especially Trap)? in adobe audition if you will.. thank you before.

A video about recording vocals where no vocals are recorded?

so what you think about this mic on rap are dancehall vacals

Warren, way to advance the visibility of women in audio! You're doing good and important work.

What is noise floor?

Ok.. so Jonathan got to do the fist like followed by the first comment... but I get to ask the first stupid question ...=O)~ so that said.. here it is ..... you said mic, 1073, 160, to 1176 ?? are you running it through 2 compressors before your interface ? or recording ?? what is the purpose for doing this ??

i laugh my ass of when she sad she is doing marvelous well,isn't that your sentence lol :D