From the course: Vocal Production Techniques
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Setting up a great headphone mix
From the course: Vocal Production Techniques
Setting up a great headphone mix
- So we've chosen our mic, and set our pre-amp. We wanna start thinking about the mix of tracks the singer wants to hear in his or her headphones. The mix needed for singing may be unique and almost certainly is not what you're listening to in the control room, or your main monitors. Let's discuss how to build a headphone mix and how to give the singer the right mix that will provide the best support for the recording take. First, it's good to get a sense of what the singer prefers to hear, especially if they're a seasoned pro like Jade. Let's hear what she has to say. - I'd imagine most singers have a preference when it comes to what they hear in their headphones, and how they like to wear them. Personally, I keep one can on my right ear and take the other one off. That way I can hear the music, and I can hear my voice through the mic on one side, but then I'm hearing everything naturally through the other ear. I like to use a lot of reverb. It just makes it a little easier for me…
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