you can say stand right up on the mic if your mic is cardiod people don't stand that close especially singers u get proximity effect(bass) witch will be very hard to remove in your mixing process
Great tips but sometimes (in my case) you have a powerful voice when rapping that you should stand a couple of inches away... in my case I stand about 10 inches away.
THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW NOT TO STAND SIX FEET AWAY FROM THE MIC, THATS WHAT IVE BEEN DOING THIS WHOLE TIME WHICH IS WHY I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING RECORDED, I WAS WONDERING. THANKS ( this comment is use of sarcasm)
For those watching this misinformation. As an audio engineer of strictly rap for 10+ years...Do not stand as close as you can to the mic...u want to use the proximity effect and back off the mic about a 6 to 8 inches otherwise you will increase the low frequency as you get closer to the mic which you will ultimately remove in the master anyways. Thats why most mics have a bass roll off. There is not much to be gained recording frequencies below 100hz with vocals. StixxBeats
I never get that close to the mic unless I'm speaking an intro to the song. And this could have been shorter if he didn't spend all that time trying to make his point about the noises lol.
i know a lot of people can agree that it depends on what kind of mic you have, what pattern type you set it to and most of the time u will have to be 3-4 inches away when u are regular rappin and 5-7 inches away when shouting, and its called plosives not words like a p, and those sound do get picked up by the mic the air is what doesn't get picked up by it cmon..expert!
Standing that close even with a pop filter causes it to sound bassy, you need to use a de-esser and use it the hell out of your track standing that close. 6 inches away at least!
When I record a track, I do have to stand close to the mic cuz if i dont, it doesnt sound loud enough. So I guess it depends on wut type of mic u use. But if u have a condenser mic with a popfilter and everything, ur good to go!
@98johnnny are u serious? i take it u never recorded in a studio before? he may have exaggerated a little but if anything 2 or 3 inches back is how far your suppose to be
@98johnnny Um, Apparently you don't know. You have to stand that close to the mic so that you don't get a lot of reverb. Why don't you do some research before you open your mouth.
...dumbass. You type like a 6 year old. I don't understand why you're using that language when your balls haven't even dropped yet. I don't even think you know what it means. But whatever... You can be the next Rebecca Black, 13 and recording pop songs. Good luck with your rap career. I'm sure someone out there is ignorant enough to appreciate your music.
everything, and i mean EVERYTHING depends on what type of microphone your'e using, what kind of voice you have, the size of the room your'e in, and if you wanna get real deep it could even depend on for exaple what kind of wood your floor is made of. everything is relative, but you wouldn't wanna get to close to the mic if it's a condenser mic though. you'd probably wouldn't even want to speak straight into the mic. everything is relative to the situation. trial and error is key.
Honestly... it depends on what ur looking for... if ur yelling... stand away from it and the mic will pik up your loud vocals nicely.... but if u want a chilled out sort of vocal and ur not rappping loud... stand close to the mic... but standing tooo close to the mic can cause distortion in ur pop filter everytime u pop into it... though it does not sound bad.... this guy is not wrong.... its just what sort of sound u are looking for :P
It really don't matter how far the mic is from your mouth.. "it should be this close" "it has to 6 inches away" NO, that don't matter what so ever!! It all depends on the facts of what kind of voice do you have, how loud are you, what kind of a mic, what is the state of mind you're in!
Here are names and non of them keep the same distance (DMX / Tech N9ne / Ice Cube / Gorilla Zoe)
another thing, studio mics stay a lil farther than Mc mics, so it all depends!
I appreciate this dude trying to explain "proper procedures" but he doesn't know what he's talking about. It is important to find the distance that works for your voice. This dude can't even explain plosives right.
@pimp1pimc your a fucking idiot dude wtf are u talking about ur supposed to be that close to a mic like that if u have a handhelp mic ur 6 inches away that type of mic is meant to be close up why u think that filter is there to not have muffled sound
@DoctorDragoMusic it doesn't if its rap, singing, or whatever. Its still audio. Distance, enviorment, and the vocalist determine the distance. But not how close he was.. Since your so smart then what is the proximity effect? Once you google that or know the answer then you'll know why vocals don't stand that close to it....
Stupid azz they say about being close he have a good studio you can be that close. He might have compressor to his mic that dont make it peek when a artist spit.... Good engineers can record any kind of artist..
We are professional producers and recording engineers, and we suggest that this so called "expertvillage" outfit are really just a bunch of amateurs giving lots of not very bright opinions on a subject that takes years to learn.
If you are really serious about making your music sound good, and need real expert advice on equipment and recording, just go elsewhere, as most of these guys know absolutely nothing of value.
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you shouldnt be that close to the microphoone. Through my experience I learned that when youre rapping really close to the mic your voice sounds very monotonous,itll be so clear that you can hear all the spitting and breathing and there wont be any emotion in the vocals You should stand 6 inches (minimum) to 1.5 feet (maximum) and rap as loud as you can to get all the emotion and make the vocal sound clear n crisp. if it isnt loud enough then double or triple the tracks. thumbs up if u agree
I got a question. Should my condenser mic be upside down or right side up. I'm a little short anyways to reach the stand straight up, so should I flip the mic?
@1996ZBACK It really shouldn't matter which way the XLR plug is facing on a side address condenser mic. What does matter is which way the capsule is facing make sure its pointed right at your source (mouth, guitar, piano etc.) Also know what polar pattern your mic is (hyper-, super-, cardioid, shotgun etc.) so you get the best out of the placement.
I keep more distance than that, Thats not a proper micing technique, but I've seen jadakiss, lil wayne, the game, eminem, and vinny paz all record like that.
Why people hate on this vid. Sometimes you can get a lil close, or just a lil far. Dont hate on him cause he's the one giving the lesson. Not you apparently! So just enjoy and (if he's wrong) you should know by now that you can learn from peoples mistakes! Simple as that.
It all depends on the person and the type of mic you have. this guy is giving an example but you never ALWAYS do this u always need to mess around first to get the best quality
proximity effect good yeah but there is a thin line between that and distortion. I guess it depend on the type mic you are using . I use a BEYERDYNAMIC MC 834 which is bright as hell so I alway tell my artist to stay atleast 6' away. thats what the pros suggests anyway.
you shouldnt be that close. you need about 3 inches between each, the mic, the filter, and your mouth. it works best like that for me. also, some studios have pop filters made of some type of metal. those look cool but they dont work at all, you should ask if they have another or, like he said.... leave right away to the next studio.
theres plastic pop filters too? i never seen those. i went to a home studio once where this guy had all this cool expensive @ss equipment and he had a metal pop filter and you could hear all the air every time i said a P, and if I backed up you could hear the echo from the booth. I have that "panty hose" material pop filter and it works perfect.
He really is not a great instructor for recording techniques. As a recording and mixing engineer it scares me what lack of technique the future of recording is taking on.
I cant get that close when recording because my sensitive condensor mic will catch all the Plosives.. So I have a pop filter close to the mic and I'm basically about 5 inches away with another Popfilter and I get clear vocals.. After some Eq and compression with a touch of reverb I'm ready to ride.
This guy knows what he's talking about; clearly he's a professional that records a lot of rappers.
Sometimes you WANT proximity effect, created by close miking -- especially in recording rap vocals (which is what this video is about).
I think close miking + bassy proximity effect is great for most rappers, and most DO spit right up on the mic. For singing, i.e. R&B vocals? Obviously you wouldn't be close miking.
@pimp1pimpc hes not wrong on that, i mean its not suggested, but all you do is turn the preamp down when the artist is close and it makes the quality much betta
@pimp1pimpc Very true most vocalists of any type shouldn't damn near eat the mic.
However I wouldn't say never because when you get that close to a cardioid mic you going to start getting what is called "proximity effect" in your vocals. Proximity effect is a boost in the lower frequencies. So, say if you know the vocalists voice is lacking in the low end, moving closer to the mic may make their vocals fuller. But I wouldn't start them out that close.
@pimp1pimpc that's right. The pop filter should be about 3 inches from the mic. For me that is about the length of my index finger. so about a finger length apart of the mic the pop filter should be. You should be about three inches from the pop filter which is a total of six inches from the mic. I have a double pop filter and I still have to deal with plosives or clipping( aka distortion) if my program or controls are not configured right. Talking to loud can be problematic also. stay up yall
I know from experience that it depends on your voice and how loud or how soft your voice is. If your going to be real loud in the mic, of course you are going to need to be further from the mic than if you wur going to speak softly into it... Come on people, dont you have a thinking tank in your head. Or did you smoke it away!! GMB 863 Florida
Dont Listen to this guy cuz he obviously Doesnt know about mic'ing... Its always needed to stand 6 to 8 inches away from the mic to reduce the proximity effect.
Whenever you record to close you'll have perminent bass in your recording that you cant reduce or eliminate. Plus you also have to know if you need the mic lower than their nose or high to give you a certain sound from the artist. More chesty or nasaly. Thats why b4 recording they have something call mic check or rehersal.
the pop filter will not stop plosives if you are that close. this guy is wrong .i learned this the hard way. you will have horrible vocal tracks. stay 6 to 8 away
I know from experience that it depends on your voice and how loud or how soft your voice are. If your going to be real loud in the mic, of course you are going to need to be further from the mic than if you wur going to speak softly into it... I think you already know this but I'm just making conversation lol
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Sometimes you want to get up close and personal with the mic. The closer you are, the more proximity effect, or bass you get. This could sound great on someone that has a high voice. Recording on a mic that is omni-directional or bi-directional can cancel this out as well as stepping back. By the way those pops he's talking about are called plosives.
Yeah...see my thing above. Just by a stocking cap from the beauty supply store and wrap it around something circular and/or durable.
Those "Ps" can get in there. Not only that, it also helps you with distance. Ex., when you go into a larger studio, you kind of get acclimated to where you are used to stand or the distance. It helps a lot
the difficulty level ultimately differs from person to person according to their talent and ability what is easier for some may be harder for others both are equally respectable talents and if a person can demonstrate and combine both then that makes their talent more enjoyable
yea...alot of rappers do that but i dnt follow them mainstream sell outs. i love listening to underground rappers like Temperamento. He dnt do drugs n stuff...i say that so u see that although thats what its glorified as thats not what it has to be about. u can do rap for anything...just speak ur mind and always have love in ur music cuz if not theres no passion in it. God Bless ya homey =)
oh so ur a singer? it takes alot of talent to sing and hit the right notes not many can do it as elegantly as few can. it must be cool knowing how to sing thats great cuz rap is just basically like talking with or talking in rhythim over a beat. :)
no i dont sing but I do know a lot about music and what talent is, and I dont see that in rap. there is no melody that a singer would follow, so its hard to even call it music.
i guess alot of ppl think singing and rap is the same lol but its not. Just singing is harder o.o
rapping is like just talking rhymes or going in rhymes with rhythim over a beat while singing is like ppl going on notes, high notes, low notes changing pitches and so much other stuff. I think both can come from the soul tho just depends on an individuals taste.
There's no harder or easier! Stop saying this. Im an artist.
Is that what you think rap is???
Think about how many words a rapper has to write, verses you harmonizing your syllables. So ultimately the rapper is writing more. Now think of a TWISTA and breath control. Mystikal and his yelling, etc.
Rhyming words take a lot of time. So don't think it's easier. Not at all.
For someone to tell a story, make it rhyme, and make sense... Yeah right!
well read it again homey i was talking abt the actual act of rapping vs. singing.... i wasnt writing abt writting lyrics dude i was commenting on the actual act of opening ur mouth to sing in harmony taking alot of skill vs. rapping just being out spoken words. i didnt bash any genere of music...the lyric process is equally hard for both rappers and singers o.o
Let me say this MasergioMusica. Not to debate...but, I knew what you meant...and I can't agree.
There's no school for Hip Hop. There is for voice. Most kids were in the choir in elementary or so.
Now...saying the words is easy. For example. If a comedian says his lines and everyone laughs, and I say the same lines, and no one laughs...why? It's delivery. That's what seps Biggie, Tech9ne, Twista, Wayne, etc from each other. Breathe control. It's way way way harder than it looks. Trust me.
dawg writing a rap is very hard. you have to be in rap to know rap and what it takes to rap. i love singing and rapping. it takes alot of skill to rap and be good at it.
you can say stand right up on the mic if your mic is cardiod people don't stand that close especially singers u get proximity effect(bass) witch will be very hard to remove in your mixing process
trigapula 1 week ago
Great tips but sometimes (in my case) you have a powerful voice when rapping that you should stand a couple of inches away... in my case I stand about 10 inches away.
LilDiceMusic 1 month ago
actually, you can get that out !
MarioAndJerik 1 month ago
THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW NOT TO STAND SIX FEET AWAY FROM THE MIC, THATS WHAT IVE BEEN DOING THIS WHOLE TIME WHICH IS WHY I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING RECORDED, I WAS WONDERING. THANKS ( this comment is use of sarcasm)
IsrealRich 1 month ago
For those watching this misinformation. As an audio engineer of strictly rap for 10+ years...Do not stand as close as you can to the mic...u want to use the proximity effect and back off the mic about a 6 to 8 inches otherwise you will increase the low frequency as you get closer to the mic which you will ultimately remove in the master anyways. Thats why most mics have a bass roll off. There is not much to be gained recording frequencies below 100hz with vocals. StixxBeats
StixxBeats 1 month ago
thts some good tips
MrPhilly1990 2 months ago
I never get that close to the mic unless I'm speaking an intro to the song. And this could have been shorter if he didn't spend all that time trying to make his point about the noises lol.
BL00DLINE 2 months ago
i know a lot of people can agree that it depends on what kind of mic you have, what pattern type you set it to and most of the time u will have to be 3-4 inches away when u are regular rappin and 5-7 inches away when shouting, and its called plosives not words like a p, and those sound do get picked up by the mic the air is what doesn't get picked up by it cmon..expert!
joeyr254 3 months ago
no, you don't get THAT close to the microphone...durrr
tommy5977 4 months ago
waka flocka dont even stand that close
tjgetit67 4 months ago
good tips I'm a fuck wit it when I get in da booth....real talk
ModStayWorkin 5 months ago
soooo, if you're an expert and all. why aren't you an artist?
sureisaidit 5 months ago
Standing that close even with a pop filter causes it to sound bassy, you need to use a de-esser and use it the hell out of your track standing that close. 6 inches away at least!
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THUGLIFE132 5 months ago
Those damn Russian wind sounds...
AZNfingas88 6 months ago 8
mario chalmers raps?
jjustjordan 6 months ago
When I record a track, I do have to stand close to the mic cuz if i dont, it doesnt sound loud enough. So I guess it depends on wut type of mic u use. But if u have a condenser mic with a popfilter and everything, ur good to go!
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Kid123Aus 7 months ago
i laugh to much at these vids.. expert village the new russel peters comedian channel lmao
edwarduzimaki 7 months ago
WHEN EVER YOU RAP LIKE YOU SAY WORDS LIKE A P FOR PUSSY!!
jacoboscar79 7 months ago
@98johnnny are u serious? i take it u never recorded in a studio before? he may have exaggerated a little but if anything 2 or 3 inches back is how far your suppose to be
stigmeaner21 7 months ago
@98johnnny Um, Apparently you don't know. You have to stand that close to the mic so that you don't get a lot of reverb. Why don't you do some research before you open your mouth.
Oh, And while you're at it, Learn how to spell.
dshiznets95 7 months ago
@dshiznets95 sorry dude, ur wrong!
its called a vocal booth! looks like u gotta google "Studio Recording Tactics"
and p.s we both guinea do spelling lessens together!
so how bout u do some research before being a total tool!!!
Kid123Aus 7 months ago
@Kid123Aus I do not have to do research. I'm not an ignorant little kid, I have been producing music for 8 years.
I love when kids think they know everything.
dshiznets95 4 months ago
plosives
BatusaiJack 7 months ago
if he uses the pop filter then he's not that close to the mic now is he?
BatusaiJack 7 months ago
pop filter
BatusaiJack 7 months ago
great tips man , thanks!
KUSHRECORDS1 8 months ago
you need to be at a hand's distance when u record. I don't know wtf he's talkin bout
alabamaserge 8 months ago
that pop filter is so high. he's getting pops no matter what
DiamondDudeFilm 8 months ago
I hate it when mike's are uncomfortably low or high... they gotta be at mouth level.
Cover the Basics first.
How2Masters 9 months ago
@98johnnny You* dick* I'm* I* don't* that* fucking* mic*
...dumbass. You type like a 6 year old. I don't understand why you're using that language when your balls haven't even dropped yet. I don't even think you know what it means. But whatever... You can be the next Rebecca Black, 13 and recording pop songs. Good luck with your rap career. I'm sure someone out there is ignorant enough to appreciate your music.
shaneblackie 9 months ago 5
@shaneblackie hahah you got to him before i got the chance to...
ZAYLOS1 8 months ago
Ay look, its Jay-Z
zataris17 9 months ago 3
Ay look, its Jay-Z
zataris17 9 months ago
0:00-2:04 Thats why you ain't got a deal bruh. LOL
SaberTooth1812 9 months ago
everything, and i mean EVERYTHING depends on what type of microphone your'e using, what kind of voice you have, the size of the room your'e in, and if you wanna get real deep it could even depend on for exaple what kind of wood your floor is made of. everything is relative, but you wouldn't wanna get to close to the mic if it's a condenser mic though. you'd probably wouldn't even want to speak straight into the mic. everything is relative to the situation. trial and error is key.
gyrran 9 months ago
lol gotta be a average dicks distance dumbshit. 6 inches motherfucker. this guy is dumb
Turdfergasen1107 10 months ago
lol im enrolled in audio institute of america n yea he is wrong 6 inches is the best way to go
Dword64 10 months ago
@98johnnny yea but you dont know how to spell haha
AcEDaSpADEz 10 months ago
im really gona stand 6 feet away from the mic
mryounganfresh 10 months ago 25
6 to 12 inches is how far ur spit screen or pop filter SHOULD BE =) ....rappin engineers remeber it also depends on the mic you use
BLiddYTV 10 months ago
Honestly... it depends on what ur looking for... if ur yelling... stand away from it and the mic will pik up your loud vocals nicely.... but if u want a chilled out sort of vocal and ur not rappping loud... stand close to the mic... but standing tooo close to the mic can cause distortion in ur pop filter everytime u pop into it... though it does not sound bad.... this guy is not wrong.... its just what sort of sound u are looking for :P
micjaproductionz 10 months ago
@98johnnny
I can tell by your spelling... dik? mike?
u2angel100 10 months ago
noobvillage
SZS0001 10 months ago
Ladies and Gentleman, PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY!!! He is totally wrong... YOU NEVER WANNA GET THAT CLOSE TO A MICROPHONE.
LastDayStudios 10 months ago
i thought you blow job the mic!
imprinceful 11 months ago
thought he said some russian wind sounds i was like WHAT LOL
1tsOnlyPixels 11 months ago
wind from P sounds and such are called "Plosives"
Rsintcm 1 year ago
It really don't matter how far the mic is from your mouth.. "it should be this close" "it has to 6 inches away" NO, that don't matter what so ever!! It all depends on the facts of what kind of voice do you have, how loud are you, what kind of a mic, what is the state of mind you're in!
Here are names and non of them keep the same distance (DMX / Tech N9ne / Ice Cube / Gorilla Zoe)
another thing, studio mics stay a lil farther than Mc mics, so it all depends!
SagaLiveTV 1 year ago
Rap this. This Jay-Z look a like is totally wrong. Next year this fool will be getting an award on MTV.
Tritonprince 1 year ago
Rap this.
Tritonprince 1 year ago
Starting point: Hand distance
Deeper point: Close
Thiner point: Two-Three hand distance
macintosh079 1 year ago
lol at the first time that I watched this your face loked like Jay-Z 0_0
GANGSTABYTE 1 year ago
This is common sense.
jseidl21 1 year ago
Amaturevillage! thats wrooooooooooong! Need atleast 6inches between mic and popblocker!
serachi 1 year ago
WRONG!!!!!!! BUT THE POPFILTER PART IS RIGHT BUT YOU SHOULDNT STAND THAT CLSE TO THE MIC
NickyShotz 1 year ago
how da hell did i end up right back at expert village
youngshow361 1 year ago
how did da hell i end up back at expertvillage
youngshow361 1 year ago
I appreciate this dude trying to explain "proper procedures" but he doesn't know what he's talking about. It is important to find the distance that works for your voice. This dude can't even explain plosives right.
GetMOStudios 1 year ago
eey guy please check this song : /watch?v=kjo5Gb9MA2Q please ! and send this song all your Friends
KforRecordz 1 year ago
WTF
Crossova21286 1 year ago
lol this video fails
Airbornebull 1 year ago
Good tips one thing you forgot though... Raise the mic to the right hight level so you don't need to slouch then sall good
p.s i whant ya mic dawgggzzz
MrTerror321 1 year ago
@pimp1pimc your a fucking idiot dude wtf are u talking about ur supposed to be that close to a mic like that if u have a handhelp mic ur 6 inches away that type of mic is meant to be close up why u think that filter is there to not have muffled sound
2Warlock4You 1 year ago
his wrong about the mic you need atleast 8'' away from the mic
redfunz 1 year ago
@DoctorDragoMusic it doesn't if its rap, singing, or whatever. Its still audio. Distance, enviorment, and the vocalist determine the distance. But not how close he was.. Since your so smart then what is the proximity effect? Once you google that or know the answer then you'll know why vocals don't stand that close to it....
JPAPERZ 1 year ago
What mic is that?
Mandem1001 1 year ago
Expert Retard. lol hahahaha
PcHiLdxIsxGrEaTnEsS 1 year ago
Stupid azz they say about being close he have a good studio you can be that close. He might have compressor to his mic that dont make it peek when a artist spit.... Good engineers can record any kind of artist..
SoljaMoBB 1 year ago
Rap Song Recording Tips : Recording a Rap Song: how to eat a microphone while saying words like p
lilbeatch 1 year ago
@lilbeatch haha
tionlover 1 year ago
I agree with pimp1pimpc, JPAPERZ, and others, If you see any professional concerts live, you'll most likely never see someone that close to the mic.
Calebforreal 1 year ago
"lots of times when your recording, you say words with P's in it"
zyVStherookie52 1 year ago
u suck
tinycominup 1 year ago
u suck!! thanks for waisting 2 minutes of my life
tinycominup 1 year ago
@tinycominup learn to spell
lilbeatch 1 year ago
Lol that is too dern close... what the heck!
BAYBGYRLTV 1 year ago
he wants you t f up your
willxxxlife 1 year ago
Hahaha....he said "Pee" crappy tips anyway...:(
alphakristjan 1 year ago
This guy is really one of the worst of all the so called experts from this amateur outfit called "expertvillage".
He talks so much and repeats himself boringly, and ultimately his shaky advice is irrelevant - a bit like all that hot air he talks about.
Go and learn from real experts please.
throbule 1 year ago
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If you are really serious about making your music sound good, and need real expert advice on equipment and recording, just go elsewhere, as most of these guys know absolutely nothing of value.
throbule 1 year ago
lol this is JAY-Z i think he knows what he's talkin bout jp. i dont want mafuckas on here gettin mad at me as if i dont know this nigga isnt jay-z
briencrawford 1 year ago
you don't want to be hunched over the microphone like that
LightSpeed91 1 year ago
he means right next to tha POP FILTER not da microphone
he's jus stupid
manvir255 1 year ago
he says get one of those things...what is it called tho
baffiowoh 1 year ago
to have good quality sound in a rap, can you just use a proper mic or do u have to get all the other electronic stuff ?
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BKbigkeezy 1 year ago
wats a good mic to use im new at this
TheMCMT 1 year ago
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ccbcashmoney 1 year ago
@ccbcashmoney thanx for the advice bro means alot :) cheers
TheMCMT 1 year ago
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FiFiTv 1 year ago
you shouldnt be that close to the microphoone. Through my experience I learned that when youre rapping really close to the mic your voice sounds very monotonous,itll be so clear that you can hear all the spitting and breathing and there wont be any emotion in the vocals You should stand 6 inches (minimum) to 1.5 feet (maximum) and rap as loud as you can to get all the emotion and make the vocal sound clear n crisp. if it isnt loud enough then double or triple the tracks. thumbs up if u agree
harshaponnamusic 1 year ago 2
I got a question. Should my condenser mic be upside down or right side up. I'm a little short anyways to reach the stand straight up, so should I flip the mic?
1996ZBACK 1 year ago
@1996ZBACK It really shouldn't matter which way the XLR plug is facing on a side address condenser mic. What does matter is which way the capsule is facing make sure its pointed right at your source (mouth, guitar, piano etc.) Also know what polar pattern your mic is (hyper-, super-, cardioid, shotgun etc.) so you get the best out of the placement.
zinglonsale 1 year ago
I keep more distance than that, Thats not a proper micing technique, but I've seen jadakiss, lil wayne, the game, eminem, and vinny paz all record like that.
Xtuhsee 1 year ago
expertvillage isnt so expert anymore
Justs0MEGUY11 1 year ago
Why people hate on this vid. Sometimes you can get a lil close, or just a lil far. Dont hate on him cause he's the one giving the lesson. Not you apparently! So just enjoy and (if he's wrong) you should know by now that you can learn from peoples mistakes! Simple as that.
Phresh95 1 year ago
wow what about proximity effect.. this tottally messes up vocal recordings. How is this guy working??
rlcohen2 1 year ago
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Raffirapper 1 year ago
Line the fuking letters up!
llmax3000ll 1 year ago
"whooo what's that?" hehe... XD
troyzapanta 1 year ago
what mic does he have
thetacogangsta 1 year ago
It all depends on the person and the type of mic you have. this guy is giving an example but you never ALWAYS do this u always need to mess around first to get the best quality
6574 1 year ago
I was looking at a Shure KSM27 Condenser Mic. Any other Suggestions? I record rap, not to much singing.
cologero1989 2 years ago
dope ass mic i got one
iaintnormalprod 1 year ago
Is it better to use a condensor mic or dynamic mic for recording rap? which ones would anyone recommend
cologero1989 2 years ago
@cologero1989 condenser mic!!!!! Use a dynamic for a show!
gstyleceo36 2 years ago
proximity effect good yeah but there is a thin line between that and distortion. I guess it depend on the type mic you are using . I use a BEYERDYNAMIC MC 834 which is bright as hell so I alway tell my artist to stay atleast 6' away. thats what the pros suggests anyway.
veng923 2 years ago
Yu need like a shure mic. i hear thats best
hovamuzik99 2 years ago
what type of mic is best for rap / hip hop songs
ftothee123 2 years ago
you shouldnt be that close. you need about 3 inches between each, the mic, the filter, and your mouth. it works best like that for me. also, some studios have pop filters made of some type of metal. those look cool but they dont work at all, you should ask if they have another or, like he said.... leave right away to the next studio.
rime1718 2 years ago
i have a metal pop filter and it really works!! it blocks the same way my plastic pop filter does!
BeatPerfection 2 years ago
theres plastic pop filters too? i never seen those. i went to a home studio once where this guy had all this cool expensive @ss equipment and he had a metal pop filter and you could hear all the air every time i said a P, and if I backed up you could hear the echo from the booth. I have that "panty hose" material pop filter and it works perfect.
rime1718 2 years ago
yeah i meant the panty hose one when I said "plastic"
BeatPerfection 1 year ago
He really is not a great instructor for recording techniques. As a recording and mixing engineer it scares me what lack of technique the future of recording is taking on.
CriteriaRecords 2 years ago
this guy's videos kinda suck lol
jvc302 2 years ago
I cant get that close when recording because my sensitive condensor mic will catch all the Plosives.. So I have a pop filter close to the mic and I'm basically about 5 inches away with another Popfilter and I get clear vocals.. After some Eq and compression with a touch of reverb I'm ready to ride.
Kward1718 2 years ago
This guy knows what he's talking about; clearly he's a professional that records a lot of rappers.
Sometimes you WANT proximity effect, created by close miking -- especially in recording rap vocals (which is what this video is about).
I think close miking + bassy proximity effect is great for most rappers, and most DO spit right up on the mic. For singing, i.e. R&B vocals? Obviously you wouldn't be close miking.
ChuWant83 2 years ago
wrooooongggg. you never want to be that close. where you get that from. you should be about 6 inches away from mic homie. this guy is soo wrong
pimp1pimpc 2 years ago 58
@pimp1pimpc yoo i was thinking the same thing yo i thought i was going crazy word lol
lingo321 1 year ago
well everyone has they own way. he is just showing how he do. if his mix sounds better then yours stfu and listen.
zirokiller00 1 year ago
@pimp1pimpc hes not wrong on that, i mean its not suggested, but all you do is turn the preamp down when the artist is close and it makes the quality much betta
IzoEasyGang 1 year ago
@pimp1pimpc it depends on how you rap and the mic you've got
jukenison 1 year ago
@pimp1pimpc Very true most vocalists of any type shouldn't damn near eat the mic.
However I wouldn't say never because when you get that close to a cardioid mic you going to start getting what is called "proximity effect" in your vocals. Proximity effect is a boost in the lower frequencies. So, say if you know the vocalists voice is lacking in the low end, moving closer to the mic may make their vocals fuller. But I wouldn't start them out that close.
zinglonsale 1 year ago
@pimp1pimpc that's right. The pop filter should be about 3 inches from the mic. For me that is about the length of my index finger. so about a finger length apart of the mic the pop filter should be. You should be about three inches from the pop filter which is a total of six inches from the mic. I have a double pop filter and I still have to deal with plosives or clipping( aka distortion) if my program or controls are not configured right. Talking to loud can be problematic also. stay up yall
godapproved 1 year ago
@pimp1pimpc this is recording RAP, not singing, but yeah for for singing, you're right
DoctorDragoMusic 1 year ago
I know from experience that it depends on your voice and how loud or how soft your voice is. If your going to be real loud in the mic, of course you are going to need to be further from the mic than if you wur going to speak softly into it... Come on people, dont you have a thinking tank in your head. Or did you smoke it away!! GMB 863 Florida
two45cals 2 years ago
you're too close homie. go do research...
vfloyd2012 2 years ago
u need to higher the mic to nose level!
musik0o 2 years ago
man you waste my time.I knew that and I'm not a sound engineer or an artist. It's obvious.a 10 year old could figure that one out
Gigz200785 2 years ago
A good mic will fix the spike in volume levels automatically ....the screen is a spit screen to keep humidity from the mic
iTzzEuphoriaaaaaa 2 years ago
Dont Listen to this guy cuz he obviously Doesnt know about mic'ing... Its always needed to stand 6 to 8 inches away from the mic to reduce the proximity effect.
Whenever you record to close you'll have perminent bass in your recording that you cant reduce or eliminate. Plus you also have to know if you need the mic lower than their nose or high to give you a certain sound from the artist. More chesty or nasaly. Thats why b4 recording they have something call mic check or rehersal.
JPAPERZ 2 years ago 23
that and sometimes if you have a strong enough mic you can peek horribly!
twiztedvizionpro 2 years ago
the pop filter will not stop plosives if you are that close. this guy is wrong .i learned this the hard way. you will have horrible vocal tracks. stay 6 to 8 away
druck502 2 years ago
I know from experience that it depends on your voice and how loud or how soft your voice are. If your going to be real loud in the mic, of course you are going to need to be further from the mic than if you wur going to speak softly into it... I think you already know this but I'm just making conversation lol
two45cals 2 years ago
@JPAPERZ I'll say about a hands length away from the pop filter
d-_-b DKS
dkiddspitta 1 year ago
@JPAPERZ this is for RAP, not for singing
DoctorDragoMusic 1 year ago
@JPAPERZ You obviously know what your talkin' about I also thought you turn up the attack some more when rapping or spoken word
PHADRUS1 1 year ago
man! would you believe me if i tell you that i knew you were gonna say 'tornado'! lmao thanx for all your tips. peace
SinSe7Sativa7Music7 2 years ago
ahhhhhh DUHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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IamDarkShade 2 years ago
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freewee21 2 years ago
Sometimes you want to get up close and personal with the mic. The closer you are, the more proximity effect, or bass you get. This could sound great on someone that has a high voice. Recording on a mic that is omni-directional or bi-directional can cancel this out as well as stepping back. By the way those pops he's talking about are called plosives.
justin555666 2 years ago
theyre called pops you dumb ass
not "plosives"
wtf are plosives?
scotchallenguarde 2 years ago
its called plosives dont ask why
jackinal 2 years ago
no they are called plosives lol
wow haha yes they are plosives and any P's or T's or S's make em along with some other loud enunciations. no really. plosives. look it up.
viperpulse 2 years ago
thts technical shit
Magz303 2 years ago
ur dumb then cuz this is simpiler thantaking a shit
DKflix 2 years ago
???
Magz303 2 years ago
i dont have dah pop filter and i nevr Had dar WIND OR AIR SOUND DAT HE TALKING BOUT LMAO it still sounds good wit out ah pop filter
305jon 2 years ago
i made a pop filter out of a thin black sock and a wire hanger
simsdogg92 2 years ago
Yeah...
Just a suggestion, go to the beauty supply store and grab a stocking cap, it's thinner. The sock (depending on the thickness) can muzzle your sound.
Simply pull it around tightly, and tie a knot on the end.
CALICOTV301 2 years ago
that works believe it or not XD. good job.
THlSlSSAL 2 years ago
Yeah...see my thing above. Just by a stocking cap from the beauty supply store and wrap it around something circular and/or durable.
Those "Ps" can get in there. Not only that, it also helps you with distance. Ex., when you go into a larger studio, you kind of get acclimated to where you are used to stand or the distance. It helps a lot
CALICOTV301 2 years ago
the difficulty level ultimately differs from person to person according to their talent and ability what is easier for some may be harder for others both are equally respectable talents and if a person can demonstrate and combine both then that makes their talent more enjoyable
lilstine89 2 years ago
puh puh pussy
lol ROFLMAO
SupAStarLTRE 2 years ago
LOL
;D
therealneon 2 years ago 2
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how to record a rap song: smoke a pound of crack and pretend to be cool and strong and then write down some niggers shit and call it good.
SmittyBaGitty 2 years ago
ignorant fuck
ManiFestatioNofWILL 2 years ago 8
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damn straight!
SmittyBaGitty 2 years ago
lmfaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
lmaooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
yea...alot of rappers do that but i dnt follow them mainstream sell outs. i love listening to underground rappers like Temperamento. He dnt do drugs n stuff...i say that so u see that although thats what its glorified as thats not what it has to be about. u can do rap for anything...just speak ur mind and always have love in ur music cuz if not theres no passion in it. God Bless ya homey =)
massergiomusica 2 years ago 2
uh thanx i guess. but i hate all rap in general.
SmittyBaGitty 2 years ago
oh so ur a singer? it takes alot of talent to sing and hit the right notes not many can do it as elegantly as few can. it must be cool knowing how to sing thats great cuz rap is just basically like talking with or talking in rhythim over a beat. :)
massergiomusica 2 years ago
no i dont sing but I do know a lot about music and what talent is, and I dont see that in rap. there is no melody that a singer would follow, so its hard to even call it music.
SmittyBaGitty 2 years ago
i guess alot of ppl think singing and rap is the same lol but its not. Just singing is harder o.o
rapping is like just talking rhymes or going in rhymes with rhythim over a beat while singing is like ppl going on notes, high notes, low notes changing pitches and so much other stuff. I think both can come from the soul tho just depends on an individuals taste.
massergiomusica 2 years ago
There's no harder or easier! Stop saying this. Im an artist.
Is that what you think rap is???
Think about how many words a rapper has to write, verses you harmonizing your syllables. So ultimately the rapper is writing more. Now think of a TWISTA and breath control. Mystikal and his yelling, etc.
Rhyming words take a lot of time. So don't think it's easier. Not at all.
For someone to tell a story, make it rhyme, and make sense... Yeah right!
CALICOTV301 2 years ago
well read it again homey i was talking abt the actual act of rapping vs. singing.... i wasnt writing abt writting lyrics dude i was commenting on the actual act of opening ur mouth to sing in harmony taking alot of skill vs. rapping just being out spoken words. i didnt bash any genere of music...the lyric process is equally hard for both rappers and singers o.o
massergiomusica 2 years ago
Let me say this MasergioMusica. Not to debate...but, I knew what you meant...and I can't agree.
There's no school for Hip Hop. There is for voice. Most kids were in the choir in elementary or so.
Now...saying the words is easy. For example. If a comedian says his lines and everyone laughs, and I say the same lines, and no one laughs...why? It's delivery. That's what seps Biggie, Tech9ne, Twista, Wayne, etc from each other. Breathe control. It's way way way harder than it looks. Trust me.
CALICOTV301 2 years ago
fuck off nobody cares about your senseless rambling about shitty so called muscians.
SmittyBaGitty 2 years ago
Yeah...and let me guess. You're the pressed guy that negatived my statement.
CALICOTV301 2 years ago
dawg writing a rap is very hard. you have to be in rap to know rap and what it takes to rap. i love singing and rapping. it takes alot of skill to rap and be good at it.
TheRunescapeElite 2 years ago