making the punchin (recorded in a different session) sound like it actually matches

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kinda a take-off of a previous post, how much trouble do you all have in matching punchin sounds (with a mic now!!) when they are punched in on a different session? Generally, I do not have too much problem [but you can pretty much always tell the punchin, however..under scrutiny], but the mxl2001 mic that I own seems to aggravaite the problem more... Other mics seem easier to work with in this manner.

Example...the singer does a great take, but wants to change one line the next day. Do you not hesitate, knowing confidently that the sound will match...or do you grimmace?
 
I never punch in a singer the next day.

Even a few hours can make a change. The human body is always changing. Vocals chords warm up or get scratched or get a slight cold and your sounding different.
The singer is not standing exactly the same way in front of the mic then it's diferent .....etc..etc...
 
You also have to consider the adjustments on both your preamp and recorder.
Were any knobs on your preamp moved from the "exact spot" used on the previous recording?
Are the faders and trim levels of your recording unit or computer in the same place?
Did you bother to write those settings down?
If not, forget it.... it's too much time and work to try to find the same sound and levels.
Redo the entire vocal track or leave it as is.
 
Agreed, you can't punch in the next day, or at a different location or whatever. Do the track within an a few hours. If it sucks, redo the whole blumin' thing.

MIKE
 
More often than not, when working on music that is challenging and lasts longer than 3 minutes, punching in is a matter of course. There is simply no way to get a perfect take from beg to end in one shot. That being the case its important to keep track of all the settings at the initial take and especially how far the singer is from the mic and the angle its positioned. The more experienced the singer- the better the mic technique- the smoother the punch in. The less experienced- the clearer the dif bet fist take and subsequent punch ins. Also, it goes without saying to make sure you do the take in the exact same spot in the room where you did the original. Given all that and a pair of good ears to ascertain when it sounds natural and unnatural..you should be fine.
 
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