I think I might know the answer to this, but I wanted some outside opinions. When tracking backing harmonies, particularly higher harmonies, how are the pros getting the notes so smooth. There are many recordings out there with the lead singer doing his/her own backing vocals, and the higher harmonies are WELL outside there singing range for them to not be shouting the notes out. I'm assuming this is actually a small amount of pitch shifting or possibley a harmonizer. I know there are a lot of singers that can efficiantly do their own higher vocals...but there's a lot that can't. Any insight into your recording techniques of backing vox would be greatly appreciaited. I also wouldn't mind hearing some recommendations on if you use different mics for backing vs. lead, differents mixing techniques, etc. Thanks!