boost vocals

[HrsofObscurity]

Is there a way you can boost the vocals if it is already mixdowned?

 

[chrisharris]

Yeah...boost the EQ between about 2K and 4K. They should pop out a little better. There are other things you can do with compression, but try EQ first and let us know if it helps any.

 

[HrsofObscurity]

hey thanks, that worked but it changed the song too much . I'm looking to boost the vocals without changing the pitch of the song. http://www.purevolume.com/mypoisonedmemory is the song sample. Friends band.

 

[chrisharris]

It kinda' sounds like you just put a mic in the room and let it roll. I mean, I don't wanna' sound like a total dick, but if the song's worth recording, it's worth recording right.

 

[HrsofObscurity]

thats exactly what happened, when i record my band we don't do this. but it wasn't my call. so is there any way to fix it?

 

[ozpeter]

Download an evalutation of AA1.5 if you haven't already got it and try the Centre Channel Extractor's "6dB vocal boost" preset - you can do things with that tool that you wouldn't believe. I've just been using it on an orchestral recording with oboe soloist, recorded with a single stereo pair - the oboe was a bit distant (the mic was on a very high stand), but that "CCE" effect allowed me to put an imaginary spot mic on the oboe and that's made it just right. I believe no other program can do this.

 

[HrsofObscurity]

Thanks and out

Alright thanks guys. Not the best recording but it got them booked at a few clubs so it did its job. And i'll try your suggestions.

 

[gap]

what settings on the comp??

 

[gap]

I'm trying to boost the vocals without being to overpowering......you know where you can hear a whisper so clear....do you do compression on the mixdown?????????

 

[chalkie]

Where can i obtain aaa1.5

download an evalutation of aa1.5 if you haven't already got it and try the centre channel extractor's "6db vocal boost" preset - you can do things with that tool that you wouldn't believe. I've just been using it on an orchestral recording with oboe soloist, recorded with a single stereo pair - the oboe was a bit distant (the mic was on a very high stand), but that "cce" effect allowed me to put an imaginary spot mic on the oboe and that's made it just right. I believe no other program can do this.

i cant seem to find aaa1.5 on net can you direct me ?

 

[Bobbsy]

You've just renovated a 7 year old thread...and Audition has moved on from version 1.5 to 5.5 in that time. Give the current one a try...but (after reading through this thread) don't forget the centre channel extractor depends on having a stereo mix.