TOP 10 Tips for Recording Vocals in your Home Studio
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Күн бұрынThese are my 10 tips for you to help you get an amazing sound for your vocal recordings at home. Hi, I am Brian from LEWITT and I’ve been producing my own music for the last 10 years and freelance mixing for other artists the past 3 years, primarily working out of my home studio. So, I've learned a lot through trial and error.
▶︎Chapters◀︎
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - #1 - Nail your mic choice and vocal chain
01:39 - #2 - Dial in your mic placement
04:13 - #3 - Room acoustics and placement
06:47 - #4 - Dial in your headphone mix
08:20 - #5 - Try recording in sections
09:33 - #6 - Limit yourself on takes
10:13 - #7 - Don’t be afraid of tracking with compression
10:59 - #8 - Record doubles to open options for mixing later
13:48 - #9 Use different mics for backgrounds
14:31 - #10 - Take notes as you record
▶︎About us◀︎
We're LEWITT, a microphone manufacturer based in Vienna, Austria. We believe great sound is for everyone, whether you're recording at home, on stage, or in the studio as a beginner or professional. To ensure that nothing limits your performance on the technical side, we're here to push microphone technology forward. Our microphones can help you accomplish your ambitions easily and with better sound than ever before. You can get to know us better on our website: www.lewitt-audio.com/
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@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
What are your vocal tips? Let us know in the comments!
@SimplicityForGood Жыл бұрын
Talk with neighbors when you got recordings to do, some are actually nicer than one think and might respect to not run machines while you must record, and might even wanna hear your end result one day, build your fan base close to you! 😂❤ who knows who listens in our homes 🤔☺️☝🏼😀 Just got the Lewitt LCT 540 S and all this recording stuff is totally new to me 😅 do you teach home recording, would be great with an online workshop! ❤
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
@@SimplicityForGood Good tip! Having a good relationship with your neighbors is always helpful. Have fun with your LCT 540 S! We don't have online courses but we will continue to make content like this.
@rawkinj6609 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips!!
@carriefingsolomon 5 ай бұрын
Super helpful, thanks!
@eaglepass5170 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!
@TheZeebop2007 Жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thanks ❤
@dopesnare Жыл бұрын
Great vid n tips
@lymstudiosartistnbo Жыл бұрын
😀. Thanks I needed it
@indieotatv 13 күн бұрын
Eastern Souvenirs ❤
@maverick2671 4 ай бұрын
Great tips. Thank you!
@LEWITT-audio 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Which tip do you find most helpful?
@drakonyanazkar Жыл бұрын
Those are some really good tips and they came in the right moment! Just last night I started recording a new cover and I was wondering about many of the topics covered in this video. I'm feeling much more confident now.
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear!
@PooNinja Жыл бұрын
I needed this last week, for my second voice acting job will definitely be better. I don’t have acoustic treatment but I hung a heavy blanket over my work area to help with reflections. I also need to get a pop filter, not just for plosives but also for being the right distance from the mic. I’m a bit dyslexic so reading aloud with proper emotion or inflection is difficult. I ended up doing a sentence or two at a time. I like to record early in the morning when my voice is extra deep and full.
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this helped give you some new tips to try!
@PooNinja Жыл бұрын
@@LEWITT-audio I really need to just bite the bullet and get me a 240 pro or 2. But theses tips definitely help, Thanks My first voice over will be on the CGS channel today! I feel I can … I know I can do better and told Mike I would do better if he honors me with the privilege to work for him again. ( blizzard of…. Maybe I’m supposed to be quiet till it airs IDK?) 🤫
@vintagesound904 Жыл бұрын
Cool tips! Could you do a similar video for violin and orchestral music? Really liked the guitar one, too!
@1971avig Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video, if I may add from a non-technical perspective: after we are dial in thesound, we should give up trying to sound "pretty", stand in front the microphone and tell the listener the story. It is the most "correct" style and aesthetics for every genere
@AntonWorks 3 ай бұрын
I have this mic and this video was great.
@LEWITT-audio 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@patchistador 4 ай бұрын
One of the most intelligent and helpful video on how to record vocals, I learn few tricks that are so much valuable, thank you so much for this video ! Would you be so kind to make a quick note of your vocal chain you typically use on your vocal bus please? Vocal tips from Warren Huart that I really like : Neve style Mic PRE 1073 into a DBX comrpessor at 3:1 ratio into a 1176 at 20:1 used as a limiter. Very powerful. But there are so many tricks for vocals, tha't's insane... Thank you again, I jsut bought a Lewitt pure tube, and i'm looking forward to record with it ;)
@LEWITT-audio 4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks so much for commenting and sharing your view. Looking forward to hearing how you like your new mic!
@apshinn Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Not sure I agree with limiting to 4 takes. I usually have at least double of that personally. Sometimes it takes a second to get into the mode of performing with headphones and takes 8-10 after often better than takes 3-4 for me. But to each their own.
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
True! It depends on how much you warmup beforehand as well. Lots of factors... so definitely a tip but not a rule. Thanks for watching!
@levelatoz Жыл бұрын
Tips is good
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@homestudioacademy Жыл бұрын
Tip 1: make sure to place the back of your mic (if cardioid) facing wherever you get the most background noise in your room/house/studio. Tip 2: If* possible try out more than 1 mic to see what benefits your voice the most. Everyone has a different voice type and just because your “heroes” sound good on a specific mic, it does not mean it will flatter your voice. I would suggest to get 2-3, keep the one you like and then send back the others.
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@SimplicityForGood Жыл бұрын
What best to use in a big open room with high ceiling and noisy traffic outside? Are there any vocal booths that you believe are the best choices for a beginner home studio for both singing and voice acting? Thanks for a great video and inspiration! 🎉 Happy Friday
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
Yeah it sounds like a portable iso booth could be helpful for at least several freestanding acoustic baffles. I don't have specific recommendations on this kind of product beyond the well known acoustic treatment companies--Auralex, GIK, Primacoustic
@lyneicehaynes4922 2 ай бұрын
I like your singing.
@LEWITT-audio 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@thaexception3406 Жыл бұрын
Comprehensive and effective tips. I would focus on tip 3 first - acoustic treatment is key! Kaotica Eyeball at least for me it colored the sound of my voice wayyyy too much more than Reflection Filter Pro. Acoustic panels made into a portable booth is wayyy better!
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
True
@keyelanti8320 Жыл бұрын
I wish lewit gave me micriphone to promote everyday video uploads ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@kjmusic2541 Жыл бұрын
I find I like to use open-back headphones, with the DAW playback level low enough that bleed is not an issue. I then have none of my vocal in the headphones, as the open backs just let me hear my voice just fine without coming through the headphones.
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
Interesting technique! Is that to avoid latency in monitoring? or just to hear your own voice more natural in the room?
@kjmusic2541 Жыл бұрын
@@LEWITT-audio More the latter. I find I can pitch better that way. I never used to use this technique, but as my hearing has deteriorated, I just find it works better.
@kjmusic2541 Жыл бұрын
Also, using different mics for BG vocals and also the doubles/triples etc can add texture.
@akshansh4880 Жыл бұрын
I just bought LCT 240 pro for my rap vocals ..i don't have acoustic treatment in my room, any tip you wanna give?
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
The tips in this video should apply to any genre! Let us know if you have any questions on any of them.
@natalieinspired8 Жыл бұрын
Hello, which audio interface goes with the lewitt 240? I am looking for one with an echo effect
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
You can use any audio interface with the LCT 240 PRO. We have a new interface called CONNECT 6 with great, clean preamps, but it doesn't have delay effects. It includes DSP effects like compression, EQ and an expander.
@natalieinspired8 Жыл бұрын
@@LEWITT-audio great thanks! I. Ought the 240 and it wasn't compatible with my current interface. I will check that one out now!
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
Hmm, not sure how that is possible. What interface is it? Does it have phantom power?
@thehigherupz2259 Жыл бұрын
Which Lewitt is this one? And have you used the 640 ts?
@LEWITT-audio Жыл бұрын
We have a few different videos using the LCT 640 TS. This video is using the LCT 240 PRO.
@Sina-nami 11 ай бұрын
I also have a lewitt LCT Pure 440 microphone, I have a question, why did you turn the microphone upside down and we can see the part where the microphone brand is from the back?
@LEWITT-audio 11 ай бұрын
What part of the video are you referring to? I did not turn the microphone upside down in this video
@Sina-nami 11 ай бұрын
@@LEWITT-audio lewitt company brand should be on the back of the microphone, right?in 440pure? I had another question! How can I get a better vocal from the LCT 440 Pure? Most of the time, I feel that the sound I record is too digital and not so soft.I usually put the gain on sound card I have, Scarlett Solo, between 9 and 11 o'clock
@LEWITT-audio 11 ай бұрын
Oh got it. No, the logo is on the front of the LCT 440 PURE. It's a different design from our other mics. As I mention in the video, one thing you can do to get a better sound is experiment with mic placement first--proximity and angle of the mic. That will have a big effect on the tonal response from the microphone. If you are wanting a softer less "digital" sound then you probably want to also look at analog preamps that have a darker tone and saturation characteristics. Using a compressor can help to control the sound as well which can make it sound more pleasing right off the bat. Hope that helps!
@Sina-nami 11 ай бұрын
@@LEWITT-audio thanks for answer
@lavostudio 6 ай бұрын
Traducer Spanish :(
@guitarz99 Жыл бұрын
number one problem i hear with vocals from home studios is the vocalist is weak and flat, kills the song immediately no matter how well its mixed, find a real singer who can sing in tune and project their vocals
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