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EleosFever
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hello, is there anyone of you that cuts everything over 8k in distorted guitars for vocals to sit better in the mix?
dobro
Well-known member
Nope. But sometimes, when I recorded the guitar wrong with too much high end, I've ended up cutting quite a bit at 3K or 4K or 5K to make it sound less harsh and allow the vocal to shine through.
SouthSIDE Glen
independentrecording.net
There's not much if anything in the way of vocals above 8k to make room for. Even sibilence is typically below 8k.G.
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EleosFever
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can't really understand you..
SouthSIDE Glen
independentrecording.net
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
Unless you slam your fingers in a car door. 
I did that once and could have sworn I heard every wine glass in the neighborhood shatter.
I did that once and could have sworn I heard every wine glass in the neighborhood shatter.
Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
Unless you slam your fingers in a car door.
I did that once and could have sworn I heard every wine glass in the neighborhood shatter.
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mixsit
Well-known member
Distorted high gain +8k content? I'd cut up there. If/or because that 'fizz up there typically sounds like ass to me. 
But to that end, yeah it would 'mix better.
But to that end, yeah it would 'mix better.
DrewPeterson7
Sage of the Order
Distorted high gain +8k content? I'd cut up there. If/or because that 'fizz up there typically sounds like ass to me.
Never say "always," but it's not unheard of in the metal world to low pass guitars. Other genres, not necessarily... If you're asking just for reaffirmation so you can go ahead and just slap down a low pass filter every time you record a distorted guitar part, then I'm going to say "no" - like anything in mixing, listen, and if something's bugging you about the guitar's high end, give it a try, but don't be shocked if simply high shelving off a couple dB or, god forbid, retracking the guitars with a slightly different mic position or a little less presence or gain on the amp gives you a better sound.
Glen's right, though, there's very little energy through there from your typical vocalist. I'd be more concerned about this range for acoustic guitar or cymbol shimmer, myself...