GFunkEra408
HipHop
Hey all,
I really need an understanding of correctly using my pre amp plugin and when exactly to gain stage (before our after recording). I’ve never used a pre amp and it was recommended that I use one while recording my vocals. Now I understand that using one will amplifiy the siganl, but does it also give the signal more “character” or “life” (you know some kind of effect?) and do I really need to use one?
Also I keep chasing my tale over the fundementals of vocal levels when recording and when exactly to gain stage. When recording vocals do I gain stage prior or after the fact? The rule of thumb is to shoot for a clean signal is -18 DBFS - so do I use clip gain or trim until my vocal levels are sitting at -18 comfortably and then record, or do I just make sure my vocals dont clip, record them, and then trim down to -18 DBFS?
I really need an understanding of correctly using my pre amp plugin and when exactly to gain stage (before our after recording). I’ve never used a pre amp and it was recommended that I use one while recording my vocals. Now I understand that using one will amplifiy the siganl, but does it also give the signal more “character” or “life” (you know some kind of effect?) and do I really need to use one?
Also I keep chasing my tale over the fundementals of vocal levels when recording and when exactly to gain stage. When recording vocals do I gain stage prior or after the fact? The rule of thumb is to shoot for a clean signal is -18 DBFS - so do I use clip gain or trim until my vocal levels are sitting at -18 comfortably and then record, or do I just make sure my vocals dont clip, record them, and then trim down to -18 DBFS?