D'linkwent said:
tutorial...haha
I dunno it doesnt sound right for some reason when i record it sounds so drowned out like im really far away from the mic in the background recording or something. and my gains pretty high so it shouldnt sound like that
Compression....
If you have an outboard compressor, I'd think about using it in your signal chain when you track the vocals.
Mic placement is also very important. A lot of beginners (including me) screw this up when they first start. Most people will crowd the mic and sing too low because they are not used to hearing themselves as the mic does. A general guideline (not a set rule), is to use a pop filter, placed about 4-6" from the mic and position yourself about the same. Sing as you normally would if you were in your room with a guitar in your lap jamming.
Don't eat the mic...
What a compressor does is to press the waveform from the top and bottom, bringing the peaks that go too high closer to 0, and those that go too low up, evening out the wave. This has a tendency to make the wave sound louder, and lets it stand out where it can sit well in the mix.
One caveat on using a compressor: like any effect, it will change the overall value of the track you use it on, so just like anything else, too much isn't good.
This is just some of the basics. I know there are some members on here who are now, or have been, audio engineers who can explain it better, and give you more tips on things.
It happens.
