recording vocals

[cubanorocker316]

hey i recorded a song with a pre-made beat but for some reason everytime i say a word with a "P" or an "S" it like lisps. and also if i sing to close to the mic it sounds extremely fuzzy is this becuz i am using a dynamic mic to record vocals ? and i am also running the mic straight into the computer

 

[zed32]

make sure the signal isn't clipping. that's what it seems like based on your description. try turning down the gain a bit and don't sing so close to the mic. and get a pop filter, that might help also.

 

[jkokura]

back off from the mic. I'm betting you have your lips right against it. Try singing and holding your hand in front of your mouth - feel all the air pressure when you p and s? The mic feels it too! It's not made to feel those things well...try using a pop filter or at LEAST a windscreen - no budget? Grab a female friends old pantyhose and use a wire hanget to make a circle you can stretch the pantyhose over...that's all that most 'official' pop filter's are anyway...if you have the money get a real filter that's made of a metal mesh (look at Studio Projects website for an example) Hope this helps,

Jacob

 

[tourettes5139]

I'd rather use knee-highs myself. Or better yet, new ones.