Help Eq'ing deep vocals

[SlimBeats]

I am mixing a rap song right now and one of the artist has a really deep voice... can someone help me with eq settings to help the vocals stand out but not sound like it has to much bass. thanks

 

[Morning_Star]

I would eq out a lot of the bass with a high pass filter and add some boosting where the "mouth noise starts" Then add some very smooth compression.

 

[Lester Wayne Dobos]

What is smooth compression to you Morning_Star? Is there any ratio that does it? Or is it merely the attack and release?

 

[Morning_Star]

What is smooth compression to you Morning_Star? Is there any ratio that does it? Or is it merely the attack and release?

Soft Knee compression is known to be really smooth. Something like a Fairchild, LA-2A, or Tubetech style compression.

 

[deanlofts]

You are better off to compress more frequently than harder. I really like the Reaplugs compressor. It is free as well!