The rapper I'm recording comes across quite harsh in the 900-3K range, even after EQ and multiband compressors. I'm 99% sure the issue is my microphone since it is most likely the bottleneck of my setup which is listed below:
Mic: AT4033a
Preamp: vintech audio x73i
Audio interface: focusrite saffire pro 24 (firewire)
I know I'm not going to get pro sounding vocals as I'm a bedroom producer doing this as a hobby. I just want to know how I can better my sound. Below is a short sample of vocals. The first half is dry, the second half is how I produced it before adding reverb:
Things I've tried:
- Mic position and distance from the rapper/singer.
- EQ and multiband compressors (this works the best but I have to really crush the vocals for results)
Things I have not tried due to lack of funds:
- A different mic.
- A bigger room to record in.
Thanks for reading.
Mic: AT4033a
Preamp: vintech audio x73i
Audio interface: focusrite saffire pro 24 (firewire)
I know I'm not going to get pro sounding vocals as I'm a bedroom producer doing this as a hobby. I just want to know how I can better my sound. Below is a short sample of vocals. The first half is dry, the second half is how I produced it before adding reverb:
Things I've tried:
- Mic position and distance from the rapper/singer.
- EQ and multiband compressors (this works the best but I have to really crush the vocals for results)
Things I have not tried due to lack of funds:
- A different mic.
- A bigger room to record in.
Thanks for reading.