THinging with a liTHp

[rjbutchko]

Okay, I just started working with a singer who has a good voice, fantastic projection, a hell of an imagination and an underbite that produces a slight (but noticeable) lisp.


Is there a way to reduce the amount of TH that goes to tape without surgery and/or years of speech therapy?
I know that there is probably not a mechanical cure, but a reduction would be nice.


I've tried using the de-esser on my dbx 286A, and it helps a little, but...


Ron

 

[Gidge]

Let your de-esser do its job, use a pop filter and try different mic positions (point it at his eyes)...other than that, doint fret it...it's not the end of the world to have a lisp...it adds character to the vocal....

Paul Stanley of Kiss had one and they lasted nearly 30 years and millions of records...(flamers keep it to yourselves on the Kiss comments...Im just trying to help someone)....

 

[rjbutchko]

Yeah, Gidge, I hear what you're saying about Paul Stanley. I never thought of him as having a lisp, although you would have to be deaf not to notice his EXTREMELY sibilant "S". Like I said, the guy is pretty talented, so I want to do whatever it takes to keep him going. As you may imagine, He's a little self concious. (maybe I should point out every guitar part I screw up)


As to mic position, What exactly do you mean by aiming at his eyes? (forgive me, I'm new) I have noticed in other threads that people recommend having the mic point downward at the vocalist. I assumed the reason for this would be to have the singer tilting his/her head back thereby opening up the throat and attaining "perfection in projection."


Ron

 

[tubedude]

werowoefj

I'd go for the "character" thing. At least yours isnt strung out on crack right now.
Paul