Isolated Vocals

[BVmusic]

Running a behringer B-2 through a xenox 1202, vocals sound too isolated in the recordings like karaoke or something. should I mic the vocals with the instrumentals all in one or is there a way to mix it so it sounds more blended? btw only have one condenser. Halp plz!

 

[ocnor]

You could try to create a sense of space around the vocal with a bit of room reverb.

 

[philbagg]

You could try to create a sense of space around the vocal with a bit of room reverb.

+1 this

Also, the vocal could be getting masked in the mix by everything else, so you're
compensating by turning up the vocal. Doing this can make it sound like a singer
with a backing track. Try EQ, boost some presence around 3-5kHz (if need be),
and take it out of the other instruments etc.

Also, try some compression to make the vox sit in a little better.

These are just guidelines though, find what works. It'll sit a lot nicer that way.

 

[TheChikenMaster]

Compress it to bits then verb it up

 

[BVmusic]

ok ill try these suggestions. thanks