Pop filters
When recording vocalists, you will most definitely need to place a pop filter between the singer and vocal mic. A pop filter will cut down on the mini-explosions of air that happen when a singer says “B” or “P”. Don’t ever leave this job for a compressor down the line. Pop filters also serve the secret purpose of blocking all spit spray from reaching your prized vocal mic. It is not uncommon to find studios stacking two pop filters depending on the singers style. Here are a couple of suggestions for these inexpensive but indispensable items:
The GATOR CASES GM pop filter is a basic screen with a clamping gooseneck attached to position it just right.
The SE ELECTRONICS DUAL-PRO-POP makes life a bit easier by taking into consideration that you may need an additional filter when recording …show more content…
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. This coloration is often sought after by studio cats all over the world. The JOEMEEK ONEQ2 2RU is one such piece of equipment. This is definitely one place where we step off the purist train for very good reason. The ONEQ2 is a channel strip that colors the living daylights of your audio signal. As bad as that sounds, this particular coloration is so desirable that people willingly pay a premium for it. Along with a fat preamp, the ONEQ2 includes EQ, compressor, de-esser and the option to switch a transformer in or out of the signal path.
Another top notch preamp and compressor that adds sought after color to your audio signal is the UNIVERSAL AUDIO 6176 MICROPHONE PREAMP / COMPRESSOR. This is a tube preamp coupled with quite possibly the most beloved compressor ever. It is very difficult for mere words to describe the sonic benefits you get from using a preamp like the 6176. Preamps in this realm need to be heard to justify the expense. While there are other areas in the studio that I would suggest keeping it simple, I definitely endorse buying premium
When recording vocalists, you will most definitely need to place a pop filter between the singer and vocal mic. A pop filter will cut down on the mini-explosions of air that happen when a singer says “B” or “P”. Don’t ever leave this job for a compressor down the line. Pop filters also serve the secret purpose of blocking all spit spray from reaching your prized vocal mic. It is not uncommon to find studios stacking two pop filters depending on the singers style. Here are a couple of suggestions for these inexpensive but indispensable items:
The GATOR CASES GM pop filter is a basic screen with a clamping gooseneck attached to position it just right.
The SE ELECTRONICS DUAL-PRO-POP makes life a bit easier by taking into consideration that you may need an additional filter when recording …show more content…
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. This coloration is often sought after by studio cats all over the world. The JOEMEEK ONEQ2 2RU is one such piece of equipment. This is definitely one place where we step off the purist train for very good reason. The ONEQ2 is a channel strip that colors the living daylights of your audio signal. As bad as that sounds, this particular coloration is so desirable that people willingly pay a premium for it. Along with a fat preamp, the ONEQ2 includes EQ, compressor, de-esser and the option to switch a transformer in or out of the signal path.
Another top notch preamp and compressor that adds sought after color to your audio signal is the UNIVERSAL AUDIO 6176 MICROPHONE PREAMP / COMPRESSOR. This is a tube preamp coupled with quite possibly the most beloved compressor ever. It is very difficult for mere words to describe the sonic benefits you get from using a preamp like the 6176. Preamps in this realm need to be heard to justify the expense. While there are other areas in the studio that I would suggest keeping it simple, I definitely endorse buying premium