Recording vocals (basic question)

[chee74]

Hi all,

I learn from numerous sources that to record good vocals, you'll need a compressor so as to limit the dynamic range of your source. Questions:

1) Is this true and recommended?

2) Can someone recommend an affordable but good quality compressor in the market? How much should I in general be expected to spend on one?

3) Do compressors work with all types of signals? Or do they specialize (like work only for microphones, etc...)?

Thanks,
Eric.

[Gidge]

If careful with mic technique you can get away with recording the vocal without compression, but unless you are a pro, youll need some to help it sit...if you are doing the PC recording thing, its ok to use plugins after the fact......

If you can swing $175 US, the RNC is a really nice compressor.....

it will work with any source that you can put into it.....

[incursio]

Check out the thread I posted called "Compression/Gating - Pre/Post" here in this forum - some folks posted some good info that might be of help to you ...

Cheers.
Scott

[chee74]

Thx for the great tips guys!

Gidge: Thanks for introducing me to RNC (have read raving reviews about them with a simple search on the web!)!

Scott: Exactly the thread I need to jump into! Thanks!

Later
Eric.

[Queue]

chee74,

The search button is your friend....

You've mastered the web search, now try the homerec bbs search. There's gold in them thar archives!

I'm getting by with no compressor during recording, sometimes using plugins after the fact.

Queue