Vocals
During this recording session, we learn about the the voice,
vocal techniques (whats good for the throat, what isn't, vocal excersises etc).
The vocals commonly are the lead of the piece, they translate and convey the emotion, direction, and the melody, it tends to be the main focus within a song. The vocals can be seen as the storyteller of the story.
The vocal melody of a song is at a higher pitch than the harmony of the song, which would be the main singing part.
Vocal excercises for reference:
Opening up the voice:
Increasing vocal range:
Screaming without damaging your voice:
Microphones :
Microphones picks to keep in mind for vocals:
Dynamic Shure SM58
This microphone is known worldwide as " The Most Popular Vocal Mic in the World"
for a very long time. This mic is only around £100 and yet 90% of the time is
used from the stage across to the studio.
This is because of its robust nature, resistance to feedback, rugged casing, and ergonomic capsule that makes it one of the first choices for the stage or the studio.
Oh look it's Rihanna shockingly with one: 💓💓💓
Condenser Rode NT1A
The accessible mid-priced mic, is a favourite among home studios throughout the world.
This mic has great sound quality and a high rep.
It is a wide ranged mic, with a gold plated diaphragm. It's dynamic range can pick up
almost anything from blaring symbols to a breath a while away.
In class, we learn that there is no one precise type of micrpphone
to use every time for vocals, different mics work well with different
genres in many different situations.
For this instance, we decided that using a condenser microphone
would be the best fit for out two vocalists within the group, this was because their
voices were soft and a condenser would be able to pick their voices up
properly and do there performance justice.
Along with this, it was explained how to use a Pop Filter which is used as
a noise protection filter for microphones. Normally used in studios, it keeps of moisture
from the mic narrowing down the chance of any mold growth.
It clips onto the microphone stand and can then be adjusted, or it can
stand alone so that if the microphone stand is held or moved
it doesn't effect the quality of the audio.
Pop filters reduce the chance of any unnecessary/extra audio or popping sounds
which can be caused from the mechanical impact it has on fast moving air
on the microphone while vocals are being recorded.
This allowing less editing to be needed to make the voice sound smoother.
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