Vocal Production Techniques

Record vocals like a pro, regardless of the DAW you use. Learn mic'ing, recording, and creative production techniques for capturing great lead and background vocals.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course

1. Pre-Production

• Warming up and vocal health
• Maximizing creativity by design
• Microphone selection
• Connecting a microphone/playback
• Selecting a preamp
• Setting up a great headphone mix
• Managing latency in vocal recording

2. Recording Techniques

• Microphone positioning and techniques
• Checking and setting levels
• Dealing with dynamics: Microphone technique
• Dealing with dynamics: Using compression
• Talkback microphone demeanor
• Takes management: Psychology
• Takes management: Technical
• Recording the vocal takes

3. Creative Production Tips

• Doubling lead vocals
• Working with harmonies
• Methods to stack multiples
• Using Auto-Tune during the recording phase

Conclusion

• Next steps