Introduction to vocal processing

Question 1

What are things to consider when processing vocals?

Answer 1

• Genre or style
• Male or female voice
• Microphone
• Space & proximity
• Pre-tape processing
• Is the vocal a lead or not

Question 2

What are pre tape pros?

Answer 2

allows you to “record what you hear”
You are able to capture the sonic characteristics of hardware processing

Question 3

What are pre tape cons?

Answer 3

Any processing errors are recorded and would need to be re-recorded if the audio is too compromised

Question 4

What are post tape pros?

Answer 4

allows record transparent audio that can be processed “in post”
It is easier to correct processing errors

Question 5

What are post tape cons?

Answer 5

Lack of sonic characteristic of hardware processing