Vocal recording question

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I am recording 3 vocals and pre-recorded soundtracks. What is the best way to record the vocals. One at a time or together? I don't want to sacrifice the tightness of the harmony and it seems I might if I recorded them separately.
 
If you have the means, definitely record them together (on separate tracks). You very well may sacrifice the tightness and natural energy of the singers if you record them separately.

You may want to rig up some type of isolation (even a comforter hung from the ceiling helps). It all depends on what you'll be doing with the singers voices in the mix. If they're all fairly tight and even, you may not need it. But if compression/reverb/delay settings will be different, I'd recommend isolation.
 
I agree, record them together but only if you have the ability to seperately track them. i.e. three mics of similar quality and an ability to get some kind of isolation
 
roadkill,
Gospel music (I bet you would've never guessed). Without being too lengthy I will be using the group's equipment (Mackie mixer, yamaha monitors and amp, Shure SM58 mics) into a Delta 44 card on my computer (that I am buying). If there is anything I forgot to add to answer your question let me know.
 
With 58's you usually want to sing pretty close to them. Condensors are generally better for vocals especially with great singers.

Since you can record up to 4 tracks at once you might try giving each of them their own mic and track. Put the mics in a circle pointed outwards so that you get as much rejection as possible from the other singers.

Don't worry too much about isolation for group vocals.
 
having to sing close should actually be a good thing Gospel. that way you get less bleed through.

assuming you are recording a gospel trio (not a mass choir) what I would do is have them record all at once on a large diaphragm mic (do 4 keeper takes). then have them record together on separate mics (do 4 keeper takes).

with some gospel singers having a mic to themselves puts them in SOLO mode.
 
gospel said:
What is the best way to record the vocals. One at a time or together? I don't want to sacrifice the tightness of the harmony and it seems I might if I recorded them separately.
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The best way to record the vocals is going to depend on your singers. Some people sing better in a group, others don't. It depends on the person. Experiment and try it both ways. I agree with Tex also, use condensor mics and record them on individual tracks not worrying too much about isolation if your going to record them as a group. Since you don't have that option and you're going to use the 58's, you might want to add a compressor into your soundchain.
 
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