@LudwigVonSpeedking Here you go: Hi-Q makes the boost or cut narrower (affects less frequencies around the selected frequency) and Frequency X10 button multiplies the frequency selection by 10, so what was 100 hz becomes 1000hz etc. It's just a way of giving you a wider range of frequencies to work with.
@stratosphere21 I'm not a dealer, so I don't have access to the latest stuff. I can only get what I can talk others into lending me, or occasionally I'll do repairs on gear and can test it then.
Can you use this to get good depth out of one lead vocal, such as Big Sean and Drakes vocals. You can look up big seans memories part 2 for reference, his first words and most of his song u can really hear it. Im trying to get a nice loud crisp vocal with depth like that and i know this is in a lot of studios
If you find that the gain is all the way up, you can press Hi Gain to give you more. I was using an older AKG 414 microphone with a low output which needed more gain. As long as you're not hearing distortion it's fine.
hey, thanks for this vid, really helps, i noticed that you had the high gain button on through the video, is it important to have that on while tracking vocals or is it more of a line in thing,, reason being, when i track all my vocals, my input is very low, and i try and boost it up on the apogee line in, with high gain button off,, am i doing somthing wrong?.
@CarlMelius You know it really depends on the voice... in general I'd say that a little more 3K than you think and a little less low end than you think!
This video is really great! Thanks for posting. I have the Avalon VT 737 sp and I have a vocal session with a female Gospel artist and she really has a powerful voice. What settings would you suggest for a voice like that?
@whizkidd4ever Most of the time I'll turn EQ off and PAD on, and maybe let the compressor do 2-3db of gain reduction at 3:1, slow attack fast release. With an experienced powerful singer I might turn the compressor off too. So much depends on the singer though, you really need to adjust during the warmup pass or leave EQ and comp off if you're not sure you'd making things better.
I know its mostly different for every voice, but what settings would you suggest for a hip hop vocal the likes of kanye, wayne, or drake. Artists who generally have just one main vocal track for their verses?
PS. Just looking for an estimate, i know they use certain equipment
@MrJOEYGIOVANNI Take a look at the settings I'm using at the end of this video... that might be a good starting point for the type of music you're working on.
The mic and voice will make a big difference though, you'll certainly have to adjust to taste.
@jephthastudios Thanks really appreciate it....just one more question...what are your thoughts on the Universal Audio LA-610 on vocals for the same purpose?
@MrJOEYGIOVANNI The LA-610 is a great preamp. However the 737 and the 610 couldn't be more different in sound for preamps using tubes... the 737 is crisp and clear while the 610 is fat and warm. You can modify both with EQ, but the basic character of the preamps is different. You have to listen to stuff you're recording and decide if fat or crisp is your preference.
Very nice review but i wanna ask something,can i use ''AVALON VT 737SP'' like a converter for a stereo synthiseizer or an stereo instrument,i wanna know that avalon vt-737 sp have a stereo input???....thank you
Very nice review but i wanna ask something,can i use ''AVALON VT 737SP'' like a converter for a stereo synthiseizer or an stereo instrument,i wanna know that avalon vt-737 sp have a stereo input???....thank you
@1djblizz Well, I think matching your voice is most important. But in general this preamp emphasizes the highs and is a little boring in the midrange, so I'd choose a mic that is the opposite. The rappers seem to like the U87, which is big on mids and a little light on highs so that's a good match IMO. I'm using a C414 in the video, but I have a really boxy voice so the 414's "scooped" sound is good for me. It is also a little noisy with high gain so I'd skip low output mics like ribbons.
@domainzz I understand... It's a lot of money for a mic preamp if you're not using it as a tool to make a living. I think a new guitar or keyboard for the same amount of $ brings a lot more happiness! But for some reason I'm fascinated by the subtleties of sound quality so here I am...
@jephthastudios Yeah... I heard a lot of good things about avalon micpre and compressor I'll get one for myself someday, don't know when... but right now i'm still playing with UA LA610. Thnx for your reply...
I'm sorry, ppl hate on it so much at gearslutz, but this pre is SICK... I've absolutely GOT to get 1 of these, used or new, I don't care, IM GETTING ONE lol
@sparkplugblog Every voice is different, but if you watch the video in HD you should see my settings for the 414 I'm using at the end of the video. You could start there and adjust, I think the 414 + 737 combo is a good one.
@sparkplugblog Oh sorry! I like it set to hypercardiod (looks like a mushroom), no bass rolloff or pad. The bass rolloff can be nice for some singers though.
@balhedz The noise goes up when you have soft sources. I was speaking fairly close to a sensitive mic, so the noise level was acceptable. If I was using a low sensitivity mic (Shure SM57, Sennhesier 421, etc.) you would probably hear some noise. It would probably be better to use a solid state (non-tube) preamp for the really quiet stuff.
Thanks for this great vedio, excellent way to demo of the products I was able to hear everything direct from the Mic>Micpre>Camera> to my studio monitors.
What if I use the avalon with my M149 tube mic neumann do I get good resalte I use the avalon AD2022 but i am not very happy with it,
@REDHOODTV You'll need some sort of audio interface with a balanced line input, and then a cable to connect the two. Some interfaces that would work include MBox 2, RME 400, Presonus Firebox, etc.
I guess if you were really keeping it simple you could do it with just a cable: XLRF to 1/8" TRS like this one:
@jephthastudios Thanks, I appreciate the fast response... right now I have a M-Audio Profire 610 & Pro Tools M-Powered 8, this should do the job right?
@REDHOODTV The other Hosa cable might not work... try this one instead Hosa XVM105M. It's always a little iffy going from balanced XLR to mono unbalanced inputs. One of those cables should work however, and they are cheap enough that you could just buy both.
Mic or Instrument > Avalon > one of the balance line inputs on the RME 400 (5-8 I think). You'll need an XLR female to TRS male cable to go from the Avalon to the RME. That's it!
that was an excellent demo! i was able to hear everything, AFTER changing the video quality to 480p haha i really want one of these. i just saw it in the studio of a new band that im working with and i am dieing to check it out. i would just love to get one of these for myself, but I do live so its kinda pointless besides the fact that this thing is just awesome haha
that was an excellent demo! i was able to hear everything, AFTER changing the video quality to 480p haha i really want one of these. i just saw it in the studio of a new band that im working with and i am dieing to check it out. i would just love to get one of these for myself, but I do live so its kinda pointless besides the fact that this thing is just awesome haha
Great demo, great professionalism, great camera! Great job! If you demo more products I'll be sure to subscribe! You should add a Intro splash! You're born for this!
Do you have to set all the knobs to how you want it to sound before recording audio into pro tools, or can you set it at any range (compressor, EQ, Preamp) and fix it later?
Thanks Jeptha studios! That was a real articulate review. Good for the ears.
I especially liked how the eq still sounds warm even when you boosted. And the compressor is quite warm as well. In fact the whole unit itself sounds VERY warm. A plus in this digital age.
Your the man!! Thank you again for the tips and as usual, you were dead on with your recommendations!! I hope I'm not bothering you but I sincerely appreciate it. Keep up the great vids!!!!
I think the 3 pre's you mention there are thick/fat/harmonic pre's that add a little girth to everything. The Avalon is the opposite- it adds a little sparkle to everything, which is not what you expect from tubes. I think it makes a great VO sound for YouTube videos, for example - my voice is nothing special but it sounds decent to me through the Avalon.
Great video, very cool! Thank you for shareing that. This may sound like a dumb question but if you were recording a female vocalist reminiscent of Christina aqueilera's tone and range and you had the TLM-103 and or the MXL Genesis and the Avalon 737, what setting's might you try on the Avalon? Would really appreciate any advice!
Well of course the sound of the vocalist is going to determine most of what you'll do... on female vocals I often found myself with compressor attack=10 o'clock, release = fast, ratio 3:1 Threshold set so the meter just moves on the loudest part of the song. EQ: High pass on, freq=85, lo mid+3 @350 hiq on, hi mid +3@2k8 hiq off, trebble +6@32k EQ AFTER compressor.
Thank you again for the helpful settings you passed along, it worked out really well, I really appreciate it. I'm not much of an engineer as you can tell, I'm more of a songwriter. I unfortunately have to record another session with a Rock male vocalist reminiscent of Daughtry/Nickelback. What settings would you use on the Avalon for that type of vocalist? Any tips would be incredibly appreciated. Thank you again for your time and wisdom!!
You know, those kind of vocals seem to sound good with flat EQ to me... I'd try the TLM-103 with no EQ, and then keep the compressor settings the same as above but maybe lower the attack to 8 o'clock, and adjust the threshold to show 3-6db of gain reduction on the loudest parts.
I did it by ear... I think you can make out the settings on the front panel when viewed in HD, might be faster than me trying to do the same and listing them!
Also, those settings really only apply to a midrangey voice like mine and a 1970's AKG 414 mic. Just listen to your favorite vocal sound from another recording and then adjust the 737's settings to match.
i get a lot of dead air in the back round when i have the gain and output as high as yours.. does anybody know why that would be?
remusjacobs 1 month ago
you can get one of these at hello music daught calm right now for $1800. I wish I had the dough.
pete5668 2 months ago
Good, but you didn't explain the High-Q and Frequency buttons...which is what I watched the vid for...lol!
LudwigVonSpeedking 3 months ago
@LudwigVonSpeedking Here you go: Hi-Q makes the boost or cut narrower (affects less frequencies around the selected frequency) and Frequency X10 button multiplies the frequency selection by 10, so what was 100 hz becomes 1000hz etc. It's just a way of giving you a wider range of frequencies to work with.
jephthastudios 3 months ago
hello. Can i use the same settings for a behringer b 2 pro?
fotopata 3 months ago in playlist Avalon
@fotopata Each piece of gear has it's sweet spot... I don't know the B2 so you'll have to do some experimentation
jephthastudios 3 months ago
@jephthastudios Thanks ! :)
fotopata 3 months ago
Any chance to test the new API THE CHANNEL STRIP!??!
I love your videos.
Best regards!
stratosphere21 4 months ago
@stratosphere21 I'm not a dealer, so I don't have access to the latest stuff. I can only get what I can talk others into lending me, or occasionally I'll do repairs on gear and can test it then.
jephthastudios 4 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Outstanding demo!
capturecharacter 5 months ago
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Douken 5 months ago
The mic is an older AKG 414 EB
jephthastudios 5 months ago
what mic are you using?
cmurdien 5 months ago
I'm in love.
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alanmichaelwong 5 months ago
i notice your pre amp gain knob is all the way up. when i do that i a lot of air in the back round and i just changed my tubes too
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Can you use this to get good depth out of one lead vocal, such as Big Sean and Drakes vocals. You can look up big seans memories part 2 for reference, his first words and most of his song u can really hear it. Im trying to get a nice loud crisp vocal with depth like that and i know this is in a lot of studios
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This is the best VT 737 demo I've ever seen x2
diebertinat2 6 months ago
This is the best VT 737 demo I've ever seen
rcarrillo7 7 months ago
my god, what camera are u using to capture that picture? its perfect!
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@Equestional Nikon D300s
jephthastudios 8 months ago
If you find that the gain is all the way up, you can press Hi Gain to give you more. I was using an older AKG 414 microphone with a low output which needed more gain. As long as you're not hearing distortion it's fine.
jephthastudios 8 months ago
hey, thanks for this vid, really helps, i noticed that you had the high gain button on through the video, is it important to have that on while tracking vocals or is it more of a line in thing,, reason being, when i track all my vocals, my input is very low, and i try and boost it up on the apogee line in, with high gain button off,, am i doing somthing wrong?.
iprithvi 8 months ago
Thank u so much!
studiosouthent 9 months ago
What would be good settings for voice-over work?
CarlMelius 11 months ago
@CarlMelius You know it really depends on the voice... in general I'd say that a little more 3K than you think and a little less low end than you think!
jephthastudios 11 months ago
Ur the fuckin man bro... B)
hilos20 1 year ago
This video is really great! Thanks for posting. I have the Avalon VT 737 sp and I have a vocal session with a female Gospel artist and she really has a powerful voice. What settings would you suggest for a voice like that?
whizkidd4ever 1 year ago
@whizkidd4ever Most of the time I'll turn EQ off and PAD on, and maybe let the compressor do 2-3db of gain reduction at 3:1, slow attack fast release. With an experienced powerful singer I might turn the compressor off too. So much depends on the singer though, you really need to adjust during the warmup pass or leave EQ and comp off if you're not sure you'd making things better.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
How do you connect it to your computer?
pavmx703 1 year ago
@pavmx703 You need an audio interface, such as M-Audio Fastrack or Avid MBox.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
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great vid bro =]
danmarcelino 1 year ago
fuckin good tutorial
22111mr 1 year ago 2
Great video!!-- wat type of camera are u using .. The quality is a beast !
nussoboy 1 year ago
@nussoboy Nikon D300s
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios This shouldn't cost much! It's a great machine!
Chicago10281 1 year ago
I know its mostly different for every voice, but what settings would you suggest for a hip hop vocal the likes of kanye, wayne, or drake. Artists who generally have just one main vocal track for their verses?
PS. Just looking for an estimate, i know they use certain equipment
MrJOEYGIOVANNI 1 year ago
@MrJOEYGIOVANNI Take a look at the settings I'm using at the end of this video... that might be a good starting point for the type of music you're working on.
The mic and voice will make a big difference though, you'll certainly have to adjust to taste.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios Thanks really appreciate it....just one more question...what are your thoughts on the Universal Audio LA-610 on vocals for the same purpose?
MrJOEYGIOVANNI 1 year ago
@MrJOEYGIOVANNI The LA-610 is a great preamp. However the 737 and the 610 couldn't be more different in sound for preamps using tubes... the 737 is crisp and clear while the 610 is fat and warm. You can modify both with EQ, but the basic character of the preamps is different. You have to listen to stuff you're recording and decide if fat or crisp is your preference.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios thanks really appreciate it
MrJOEYGIOVANNI 1 year ago
ok so i have the m5 avalon. the mic pre.
i need a new audio interface (usb box) what should i get that is best.
im trying to run a baby blue mic threw it / nueman
WeeklyGameFame 1 year ago
@WeeklyGameFame How about an MBox, or Fast Track Ultra, or RME FireFace UC?
jephthastudios 1 year ago
thx for this helpful tutorial
undergroundsbg 1 year ago
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Very nice review but i wanna ask something,can i use ''AVALON VT 737SP'' like a converter for a stereo synthiseizer or an stereo instrument,i wanna know that avalon vt-737 sp have a stereo input???....thank you
djalexman 1 year ago
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Very nice review but i wanna ask something,can i use ''AVALON VT 737SP'' like a converter for a stereo synthiseizer or an stereo instrument,i wanna know that avalon vt-737 sp have a stereo input???....thank you
djalexman 1 year ago
what condenser mic do you think would go good with the that preamp?
1djblizz 1 year ago
@1djblizz Well, I think matching your voice is most important. But in general this preamp emphasizes the highs and is a little boring in the midrange, so I'd choose a mic that is the opposite. The rappers seem to like the U87, which is big on mids and a little light on highs so that's a good match IMO. I'm using a C414 in the video, but I have a really boxy voice so the 414's "scooped" sound is good for me. It is also a little noisy with high gain so I'd skip low output mics like ribbons.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios
BopTurdz 1 year ago
You said "Buy it!", sounds like so easy. I couldn't afford one myself yet, it's funny to me the way you say it. :)
domainzz 1 year ago
@domainzz I understand... It's a lot of money for a mic preamp if you're not using it as a tool to make a living. I think a new guitar or keyboard for the same amount of $ brings a lot more happiness! But for some reason I'm fascinated by the subtleties of sound quality so here I am...
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios Yeah... I heard a lot of good things about avalon micpre and compressor I'll get one for myself someday, don't know when... but right now i'm still playing with UA LA610. Thnx for your reply...
domainzz 1 year ago
thx for the test
JensHappe 1 year ago
nice ! well done, u showed pretty much everything
foketesz 1 year ago
wow man,, you have a perfect video demo.. you seems very sophisticated !
thanks for sharing ;)
ghaibboy 1 year ago
I'm sorry, ppl hate on it so much at gearslutz, but this pre is SICK... I've absolutely GOT to get 1 of these, used or new, I don't care, IM GETTING ONE lol
brandonelliot 1 year ago
hi can you tell how should i set my akg 414 for vocals???
sparkplugblog 1 year ago
@sparkplugblog Every voice is different, but if you watch the video in HD you should see my settings for the 414 I'm using at the end of the video. You could start there and adjust, I think the 414 + 737 combo is a good one.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@sparkplugblog no i meant the switches on the microphone?
sparkplugblog 1 year ago
@sparkplugblog Oh sorry! I like it set to hypercardiod (looks like a mushroom), no bass rolloff or pad. The bass rolloff can be nice for some singers though.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@sparkplugblog thanks alot
sparkplugblog 1 year ago
thanks for this video!. im curious on how you get that clean sound,avalon use to do some noise and mostlyt with preamp gain up..thanks !
balhedz 1 year ago
@balhedz The noise goes up when you have soft sources. I was speaking fairly close to a sensitive mic, so the noise level was acceptable. If I was using a low sensitivity mic (Shure SM57, Sennhesier 421, etc.) you would probably hear some noise. It would probably be better to use a solid state (non-tube) preamp for the really quiet stuff.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
Tnx for the video
grupolaodisea 1 year ago
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@REDHOODTV Use either a USB or Firewire interface to connect to your Macbook Pro. Mic > Preamp > Interface > Macbook.
unclewaldo2002 1 year ago
Use either a USB or Firewire interface to connect to your Macbook Pro. Mic > Preamp > Interface > Macbook.
unclewaldo2002 1 year ago
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Thanks for this great vedio, excellent way to demo of the products I was able to hear everything direct from the Mic>Micpre>Camera> to my studio monitors.
What if I use the avalon with my M149 tube mic neumann do I get good resalte I use the avalon AD2022 but i am not very happy with it,
proprotools1234 1 year ago
I have a 15" Macbook Pro what would I need to connect this to my Macbook?
REDHOODTV 1 year ago
@REDHOODTV You'll need some sort of audio interface with a balanced line input, and then a cable to connect the two. Some interfaces that would work include MBox 2, RME 400, Presonus Firebox, etc.
I guess if you were really keeping it simple you could do it with just a cable: XLRF to 1/8" TRS like this one:
Hosa XVS-101F
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios Thanks, I appreciate the fast response... right now I have a M-Audio Profire 610 & Pro Tools M-Powered 8, this should do the job right?
REDHOODTV 1 year ago
@REDHOODTV The other Hosa cable might not work... try this one instead Hosa XVM105M. It's always a little iffy going from balanced XLR to mono unbalanced inputs. One of those cables should work however, and they are cheap enough that you could just buy both.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@REDHOODTV That should work! Get a XLR female-to- TRS male cable, plug into line inputs 3 or 4 on the back of the ProFire and you're rockin!
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios Thanks man, I truly appreciate it!
REDHOODTV 1 year ago
I would get an apogee Duet
rgm1376 1 year ago
Thanks for your presentation.
Can i use that preamp with my RME 400 ?If yes which device should come first?I mean should i plug my instrument on Avalon or RME?
fojeba 1 year ago
Mic or Instrument > Avalon > one of the balance line inputs on the RME 400 (5-8 I think). You'll need an XLR female to TRS male cable to go from the Avalon to the RME. That's it!
jephthastudios 1 year ago
@jephthastudios
Thank you for your help:)
fojeba 1 year ago
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that was an excellent demo! i was able to hear everything, AFTER changing the video quality to 480p haha i really want one of these. i just saw it in the studio of a new band that im working with and i am dieing to check it out. i would just love to get one of these for myself, but I do live so its kinda pointless besides the fact that this thing is just awesome haha
FreezEntertainment 1 year ago
that was an excellent demo! i was able to hear everything, AFTER changing the video quality to 480p haha i really want one of these. i just saw it in the studio of a new band that im working with and i am dieing to check it out. i would just love to get one of these for myself, but I do live so its kinda pointless besides the fact that this thing is just awesome haha
FreezEntertainment 1 year ago
Great demo, great professionalism, great camera! Great job! If you demo more products I'll be sure to subscribe! You should add a Intro splash! You're born for this!
hitzville81 1 year ago
Thx, really great!! I was just looking for a demo like this!!
Could you tell me how far you were away from the mic while recording it?
LastByteOnEarth 1 year ago
Excellent demo. I would love to have one of these in my studio.
jawsrock1 1 year ago 2
@jawsrock1 Thanks!!!
jephthastudios 1 year ago
Endlich mal einer, der was von dem Teil versteht...., scheint voll der Kracher zu sein :-)
Filipendula67 1 year ago
I don't know much about Austrian wine, but it appears that Kracher is a good one so I'll take that as a complement ;)
jephthastudios 1 year ago
Do you have to set all the knobs to how you want it to sound before recording audio into pro tools, or can you set it at any range (compressor, EQ, Preamp) and fix it later?
Bakerskateboards13 1 year ago
Yep, aim for the final mix settings as best you can during recording. I don't like to fix int the mix, I'd rather make it even better instead!
jephthastudios 1 year ago
This hardware is increible!! and price aprox $ 3,000.00
djdark50001 1 year ago
Thanks Jeptha studios! That was a real articulate review. Good for the ears.
I especially liked how the eq still sounds warm even when you boosted. And the compressor is quite warm as well. In fact the whole unit itself sounds VERY warm. A plus in this digital age.
Jesseprit 1 year ago
Oh, I see
godsizedhole 1 year ago
1:15 32k?? i doubt it... humans only hear up to 20k....
godsizedhole 1 year ago
True. The boost is probably centered at 32k, but the side effects of the boost extend down to heaeable range.
jephthastudios 1 year ago
Awesome review...
AmatureVets 1 year ago
Thanks a bunch on the vid....but what kind of camera you are using......dayum that shit is tight
AChurcHillBoyVision 2 years ago
Nikon D300s
jephthastudios 1 year ago
best review i have seen on youtbe about channelstrips, keep going on. more of this! :)
highspooky 2 years ago
Your the man!! Thank you again for the tips and as usual, you were dead on with your recommendations!! I hope I'm not bothering you but I sincerely appreciate it. Keep up the great vids!!!!
caelumentertainment 2 years ago
at least a tutorial wich is clear and useful!
thanks man!
serafinobolletta 2 years ago
Really appreciate this video, extremely helpful to me as I record my vocals. Great demonstration!
whizkidd4ever 2 years ago
Avalon is most over-rated preamp ever...
Great River, Neve, Focusrite (vintage models) > AVALON...
Dzoni73 2 years ago
I think the 3 pre's you mention there are thick/fat/harmonic pre's that add a little girth to everything. The Avalon is the opposite- it adds a little sparkle to everything, which is not what you expect from tubes. I think it makes a great VO sound for YouTube videos, for example - my voice is nothing special but it sounds decent to me through the Avalon.
I've got some Neve videos coming, stay tuned!
jephthastudios 2 years ago
its because for the price, it gets pretty close to neve etc.
godsizedhole 1 year ago
Hello, thanks for showing the video. Do you regard that compressor as pretty clean and transparent?
kenoir 2 years ago
Definitely clean and well behaved. It's tough to make it spank!
jephthastudios 2 years ago
Cool video on the VT737 sp
Thank you.
dez5 2 years ago
Great video, very cool! Thank you for shareing that. This may sound like a dumb question but if you were recording a female vocalist reminiscent of Christina aqueilera's tone and range and you had the TLM-103 and or the MXL Genesis and the Avalon 737, what setting's might you try on the Avalon? Would really appreciate any advice!
caelumentertainment 2 years ago
Well of course the sound of the vocalist is going to determine most of what you'll do... on female vocals I often found myself with compressor attack=10 o'clock, release = fast, ratio 3:1 Threshold set so the meter just moves on the loudest part of the song. EQ: High pass on, freq=85, lo mid+3 @350 hiq on, hi mid +3@2k8 hiq off, trebble +6@32k EQ AFTER compressor.
jephthastudios 2 years ago
@jephthastudios
Thank you again for the helpful settings you passed along, it worked out really well, I really appreciate it. I'm not much of an engineer as you can tell, I'm more of a songwriter. I unfortunately have to record another session with a Rock male vocalist reminiscent of Daughtry/Nickelback. What settings would you use on the Avalon for that type of vocalist? Any tips would be incredibly appreciated. Thank you again for your time and wisdom!!
caelumentertainment 2 years ago
You know, those kind of vocals seem to sound good with flat EQ to me... I'd try the TLM-103 with no EQ, and then keep the compressor settings the same as above but maybe lower the attack to 8 o'clock, and adjust the threshold to show 3-6db of gain reduction on the loudest parts.
jephthastudios 2 years ago
wow can you give me details on the setting for the killer vocals ? I would very much appreciate it
djangelouz 2 years ago
I did it by ear... I think you can make out the settings on the front panel when viewed in HD, might be faster than me trying to do the same and listing them!
Also, those settings really only apply to a midrangey voice like mine and a 1970's AKG 414 mic. Just listen to your favorite vocal sound from another recording and then adjust the 737's settings to match.
jephthastudios 2 years ago
Nikon D300s.
Lighting was just the fluorescent ceiling fixture in the room.
jephthastudios 2 years ago
What video camera did you use? Love the quality. Did you use professional back lighting?
swollenpickle09 2 years ago