I had a weird problem with a vocal track last night. I'm using a Shure SM57 (it's the only mic I have) and a Mackie 1202 vlz mixer.
The problem happens on the vocal track with one particular note. On this particular note, there is an overtone on the recording that I can only describe as a high pitched "whirring." The note is repeated a couple times in each chorus and is held for two measures and so it's very noticable.
I tried several distances from the mic, but it didn't have any effect. I ran out of time at that point (family came home, damn).
The trim level on the preamp was a bit hot - a little past U, but only a little.
So what is causing this and what could fix it? Could I turn down the trim and turn up the channel volume? Could I (or should I) angle the mic? Any advice would be great. Thanks.
The problem happens on the vocal track with one particular note. On this particular note, there is an overtone on the recording that I can only describe as a high pitched "whirring." The note is repeated a couple times in each chorus and is held for two measures and so it's very noticable.
I tried several distances from the mic, but it didn't have any effect. I ran out of time at that point (family came home, damn).
The trim level on the preamp was a bit hot - a little past U, but only a little.
So what is causing this and what could fix it? Could I turn down the trim and turn up the channel volume? Could I (or should I) angle the mic? Any advice would be great. Thanks.