How to Record GOOD Vocals in a BAD Room

[@QuincyKane]

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[@maamovietalks7165]

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[@pianissimo369]

I love those bands! Gonna check your stuff out now 😊

[@amado5490]

This is the easiest yet seemingly effective method I've seen thus far. In just a 3min video. You're the man, Quincy. Thanks a bunch for this.

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure; glad you found it helpful!

[@yongchoe7982]

Just ran into this today, and I gotta say a most ingenious method of recording vocals without breaking the bank!

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

1:54 Random dude walks into the church, sees this and wonders, "What kind of religion is this?" Lol

[@savzkie]

lmao

[@shanekimberlin]

Been recording this album for YEARS and it's been incredibly difficult to get vocals. THANK YOU. Seriously. This is a lifesaver

[@QuincyKane]

I'm glad this tip is helpful to you! I've got one more for you: don't let perfection keep you from releasing your music :) Just get it out there, flaws and all, and focus on building an audience. Learn as you go along, and you'll get better with each project; plus, each one will be like a nice photograph of your skill at that time.

[@QuincyKane]

Hey, just so you know, I put out a new "viewer's comments" video and selected your comment! Check it out if you get a chance!

[@katielowen]

@@QuincyKane 1000% agree. Been battling 'perfection' vs just releasing music for years. Treating these as a photograph of who you are and your skill at the time is a GREAT way to phrase it!

[@RateOfChange]

Watched your video yesterday. Tried your method today. I felt like coming here to say... dude, you rock! Thanks a lot. Greetings from Brazil.

[@QuincyKane]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@RateOfChange]

@@QuincyKane it was more than helpful. Thanks again. Cheers.

[@FrancisKai]

Ah, my enemy. I never thought I would encounter your never-ending self commenting on a youtube video. Lol cool name dude

[@RateOfChange]

@@FrancisKai I'm everywhere, my friend. From your car's wheel to the shape of the closest river you can find haha Thanks.

[@djraztah2462]

Quality wise, I use the blanket thing along with an analog compressor/limiter, makes a big difference for me. Blankets and towels are great anti room reverberation despite it's unprofessional looks.

[@QuincyKane]

Yeah, I have an analog compressor that I record into when doing vocals; it makes editing easier (I like to volume automate the vocal so the words can be heard clearly).

[@No-Pressure-Only-Results]

What is youre room db?? Mine is 42-45 but still i hear noise of car going in and out no matter what probably the blanket might block it ???

[@No-Pressure-Only-Results]

And i just used a phone spl metrr

[@No-Pressure-Only-Results]

My place is like a indian place many car noises going through ill invest this

[@lorikquiin6700]

Cool. I'm setting up a space for recording. Now I know for sure blankets will work for now. 👍

[@bal.leeart]

God bless this man

[@QuincyKane]

@@bal.leeart Thank you 🙏🏻

[@andrewkigen]

Thanks for the test! I'm on my way to go try this right now.

[@AllethianTunes]

thanks so much! I love when people solve problems with intellect instead of fancy gadgets I can't afford!

[@QuincyKane]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@roggeralves94]

Wow, I was blown away by how good it sounded in the small room!!

[@QuincyKane]

Yeah, that room has worked very well for me over the years!

[@tommyrow1911]

Me and my friends are making a band, were recoding vocals and guitar in a closet. The walls are covered with 3 layers of thick blankets along with the ceiling. We haven't recorded anything yet, but I feel like we're gonna get some good audio. One thing is I'm not sure where were gonna record drums but we'll figure it out.

[@QuincyKane]

Sounds good, hope it goes well! Have fun!

[@LizaLavolta]

:) good attitude. Hope It goes well 4 u

[@arpinz]

Gosh, I'm gonna try it ! This sounds like a life saving trick

[@QuincyKane]

I hope it works as well for you as it has for me!

[@BAIE.]

Great video man! I'm having problems with room reverb, I will try this. Thanks!

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure! Glad to help!

[@BojanBojovic]

This all comes to a compromise between the reverberation and comb filtering, really not sure which one is worse. 🙂👍

[@random-guy]

Bravo! I've never thought of this trick!

[@ItsThaithings]

This is good. I will try to do that. Thank you 😊

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

This is such a quick and affordable tip, thank you!

[@ignaciop9850]

Thank you so much my brother. It's just what I needed. May our God, the Holy Trinity, bless you 🙏

[@QuincyKane]

I'm glad it was helpful to you; and thank you!

[@pianissimo369]

Thanks. Ive been recording with a duvet over my head kneeling on the bed as i dont have closets...but its summer and over 40 degrees so need another option thanks! 😊😊

[@QuincyKane]

Summer definitely gets hot, so I hope this sparks some ideas for you to have some "cooler" options!

[@aishazafar2223]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure!

[@jamesr141]

This is genius.

[@QuincyKane]

Glad it was helpful to you!

[@tOxicPete]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you, mister! :-)

[@QuincyKane]

Awesome; glad it was helpful!

[@cheery-hex]

this is really ingenious

[@QuincyKane]

I hope it works well for you! Let me know if you have any music related questions and I'll try my best to answer them for you!

[@JohnBJonesMusic]

dude- this is a very high value video. Thanks a bunch!!

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure; I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@MicroStaticSA]

THAT IS FUCKING AMAZING. WILL USE THIS NOW.

[@QuincyKane]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@dibosh7405]

I think this is also the church offering better acoustics than an apartment room, but I'll try this. Not sure how I'm gonna build this blanket fort though, don't really have stands or whatever. Just trying to start out as a voice over artist and I'm broke as hell lol. But thanks for the idea, I really appreciate how to-the-point this is. Do you think I can use a phone mic for now until I have the means to invest in an actual pro mic?

[@QuincyKane]

Yes, if you're just getting started, a phone mic should be more than sufficient! There is a brand called "Fifine" that makes some very high quality, yet affordable microphones (like, some under $50), so they might be worth checking out. There's a lot you can do to get good results out of low budget gear, so don't automatically assume you need an expensive mic to get high quality results. There are probably other videos out there about how to get good recordings with low budget or phone mics. Now, if you're just doing voice over and not singing, you might not have to stand up while recording; so if you have some tall chairs or something, you may be able to hang some towels on them and get on your knees to be at the same level with them. You may be able to do a little thrift shopping or look on Craigslist to find something to hang your towels on that's very affordable, or maybe something that's being given away for free. Anyway, I hope this gives you some ideas, and all I can say is "don't wait"; just do the best you can with what you have, and try to do better with each project, and before you know it, you'll learn how to get high quality results!

[@dibosh7405]

@@QuincyKane Thanks a lot dude, you're awesome :)

[@scimmyy]

What if your ceiling is short and can’t move I’m dying out here I feel like my voice has so many weird frequencies

[@QuincyKane]

If you can rig up a "towel booth" like I demonstrated in the video, but be sure to add a towel over top (which I'm not sure I showed), that would be the first step; but other than that, the best I can suggest would be to try singing while down on your knees. This would put you lower than the ceiling, but you should still be able to remain upright and sing properly; this would also mean you could make a smaller towel booth, since you won't have to cover your whole body, but just your head to your knees. Try that out and see if it helps! If you're still having issues, maybe start setting aside some money and buy a nice dynamic microphone (I know if you do some research, you can find some great sounding ones for an affordable price). And just remember, we all have to start somewhere; just do the best you can with what you have, and it'll be good enough!

[@ILOVEDRAGO]

1:50 Bro, no joke, the recording without the towels sounds more open, natural and just better. At least here on youtube. The towel-recording has muted the highs and added sume weird mid-bass subharmonics, that make the recording sound muddy. Thanks for the video, it confirms my decision to get rid of my vocal booth and just record in the control room.

[@QuincyKane]

You're not completely off; I used more coverage in this video than I do now. Now, I don't use the blankets anymore, or a roof; just a few towels around me. However, remember that the most important thing for every track is not how it sounds in solo, but how it sounds in the mix. The towels help prevent picking up any extra, unwanted noise. That recording at 1:50 would NOT work well in a mix; it's better to get a dry take. Even if the recording sounds a little more muted and warmer, it'd be a lot easier to clean it up and add brightness and reverb BACK to it, than trying to get rid of any unwanted reverb or ringing sounds from a recording that didn't use a set up like this.

[@HilarySilverSounds]

Super helpful! Thank you 👍🎶🤘😉🤙🌍

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure!

[@Praxiszooms]

well done - a real quick and cheap option!

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[@QuincyKane]

Haha, aww, thanks for subscribing; I'm glad the videos have been helpful to you! If you have any questions about anything music related, just let me know and I'll do my best to answer them for you! And thanks for the encouragement; we are creeping up to that 6k :)

[@pcLumsy1]

Life hack 😯👏🔥

[@QuincyKane]

Indeed!

[@pianissimo369]

I managed to tie washing lines to stuff and do this. Would it be better if you put blankets on top too? Noticed you didnt use the roof so was wondering. Thanks 😊

[@QuincyKane]

To be honest, the top may not be necessary. In this video, I did record the audio with a top, but I removed it for the video so viewers could still see me. When I record my vocals today, I no longer use anything on top; I find that just a few towels around me is enough to block the major reflections, and I can still work with the recordings I get. Hope that helps!

[@JasonParkerMagic]

Great video! Any tips on how to apply this for recording youtube videos? (where you can't be so closely surrounded with the towel triangle?) Just put 2 of the 3 triangle walls out of sight of the camera? Really curious if you have some ideas in this area! :)

[@QuincyKane]

That's the right idea; to place some "blockers" just outside of frame. However, if you're just talking in these KZbin videos, your voice won't be as loud as when singing, and therefore, there won't be as much reflection off the surrounding walls in the room, so as long as you can get a microphone close to your mouth, the blockers might be a little over kill. It's all up to you though and depends on your situation; depending on the kind of mic you have and where it's positioned, that may be enough, but if you're still not satisfied with the audio, setting up some blockers like this could be helpful.

[@JasonParkerMagic]

@@QuincyKane Awesome, thanks for the reply :)

[@FreakyReporter]

Is it necessary to break yourself in two pieces or skipping that part works too?

[@QuincyKane]

Haha, yes, that part is optional (and honestly, not recommended)!

[@lufelipe78]

Thanks for the idea! It worked! Life saved!

[@QuincyKane]

Felipe Ochoa Glad to hear it worked for you!

[@freakyougaming6371]

This video is helpful for me thank you Love from India

[@QuincyKane]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ShawnOliver]

You just earned a sub, you saved my life man now I don't have to spend hours EQing🤘🤘

[@QuincyKane]

Thank you for subscribing; I'm glad this was helpful to you!

[@civilfieldengineer]

Sir I want to record my poetry professionally. Which mic I buy ? dynamic mic and the condenser mic. My room is not sound proof. The sound of fan also comes from outside. If I use condenser mic inside the blanket, will it be a good recording or not? I am very confused I can't understand what to do.

[@QuincyKane]

Well, if you were to find a quiet place to record and hang up some blankets/towels like I demonstrated in the video, you could make almost any mic work, even the mic built into your phone. You could probably find a video on KZbin about recording good audio with your phone mic. If you feel you still need to purchase a mic, I would say to go with a condenser IF you have a quiet place to record. If noise is going to be an issue, then go with a dynamic microphone. There are actually some very affordable USB microphones out there that would probably work well for your situation; here's a video I made about one mic that you might wanna check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYiylIeZr7-Bq80 I hope that helps!

[@tayu1994]

Does it help with crickling sounds? My room is small and has a big tv in it that I can't move...so the mic makes crickeling and alot of fuzzy sounds at some parts of recording

[@QuincyKane]

I'm afraid I don't know if putting up the towel booth will help with that issue; you'll have to try it out and hopefully it will! The only other suggestion I can make is for you to experiment with the "direction" the mic is facing. Sometimes, when I record my electric guitar, certain directions have louder noise than others, so I have to find the quietest position before recording; maybe it's a similar situation with your mic and tv. I think it was something to do with "frequencies" and "signals". Anyway, I hope that helps; good luck recording!

[@revenpots]

great tipps bro

[@QuincyKane]

Thanks, glad you found them helpful!

[@Emess_902]

i cant find the time to record yo it be like im hella working to coming home having kids screaming shit like do it do it and all that, drive me crazy, now im gone from there residing with my grandfather and uncle, i got everything i need. its just the luxury of embarresment im tryna keep in line, i dont mind embarrasing myself in front of me cuz ill learn, but i aint wanna have shit to stick with people ya know, like line gone wrong, maybe it sounds dope then you gotta rewrite a whole chorus, verse, etc.

[@QuincyKane]

Yeah, it takes a little practice to get used to that; it's easy to be self-conscious about people hearing you sing (especially when you're working on your weaknesses), but you just gotta work with what you got. If you ever have some privacy, take advantage of that to get some vocals done, and if someone's there, just let them know you're working on vocals and do your best not to worry about what they're thinking. Little by little, you'll build up the confidence to be more comfortable singing, even if they can hear you. Good luck!

[@Ο_Θετικός]

Your vocals won me over hahahaha!!!

[@josephmejia3654]

Awesome!. Which microphone stands do you have? I cant seem to find ones that will go up that high.

[@QuincyKane]

I record vocals at my church, so I use the stands they have which are On-Stage Stands. If you can't get the stands high enough, you could put them on boxes or something to get a little more height out of them!

[@NewZealandStuntMan]

Good research bro. nice vid.

[@QuincyKane]

Thank you!

[@DhamsaCd]

Thank you

[@QuincyKane]

@@DhamsaCd My pleasure; glad you found it helpful!

[@elroyjordin1352]

thanks for sharing this. you saved me.

[@QuincyKane]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@Dweeno]

1:49 - 1:55 - 2:14

[@QuincyKane]

Very helpful for quick comparison; thank you!

[@indranildasgupta3007]

Wow it's really helpful if will definitely try it tomorrow,,,,

[@maximethetiot2703]

THX U SOOOO MUSH !!!!! 😊😊🔥🔥

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure; glad you found it helpful!

[@purpleheart69420]

so do you think covering a small closet with heavy blankets on the walls would be a good way to build a dyi vocal booth?

[@QuincyKane]

I think that could work; although I think layering towels would be better (I don't even use the blankets anymore when I record vocals).

[@purpleheart69420]

@@QuincyKane hell yeah... So what do you think would be the best method for a diy vocal booth inside a small closet?

[@QuincyKane]

@@purpleheart69420 Well, here's the original video that inspired me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKlp4eNiN2Cm9U He makes actually panels out of towels. If you were looking for a simpler solution, you could simply hang the towels on the walls of your closet (and ceiling, if possible). If you need more ideas, you might check out some voice actors on KZbin; a lot of them had to work from home during the "pandemic", so they turned their closets into recording boothes.

[@tsukio_song]

I always feel the need to be closer to my mic when recording in my small storage room, and either proximity and/or suppressing my volume restrict me from singing properly. This example makes me look forward to try some options I may already have at home! On top of my head, I may make use of toilet paper rolls in packs~

[@QuincyKane]

I'm glad I was able to inspire some ideas for you to try out! If it helps, I actually don't use the top towel any more! Anyway, best of luck with your recording!

[@vocalproductionandeditings9322]

Nice one good chap.

[@QuincyKane]

Thanks!

[@derstirnlappenbasilisk1971]

very good video!

[@QuincyKane]

Thanks!

[@phaceless1]

I don't have mic stands but I have bunk beds with memory foam mattresses. I notice the missing frequencies if I'm close to them do you have any recommendations for using such a setup. a decent size living room with slanted ceilings...?

[@QuincyKane]

It's hard to say without seeing the room, but you could probably make a booth with your bunk bed and mattresses, and then hang towels over them. If you google "Mattress Vocal Booth", that might give you some ideas. A slanted ceiling should be fine if it's pretty high up, but if it's a low ceiling it could cause problems. If you could cover the ceiling with a towel, that should help. Also be mindful of mic placement; I like to have the height of the mic just under my nose, and then I stand about a foot away. The back of the mic will cancel out noise, so point it towards any parts of the room that might cause problems (like windows, corners, or bare walls). I hope that helps! Best of luck!

[@e.apollis2877]

u missing out big time,treat the walls and corners and you have a big live studio to record and rehearse in, i will die for a space like that with natural reverb!

[@MuTuFfTv]

Amazing 💫

[@QuincyKane]

Thanks; hope you found it helpful!

[@TheKwaze]

Sound advice thanks and a great voice too! What microphone do you use as I have a running battle with sibilence and am constantly trying different mics. Obviously I can use a De-Esser but it would be nice not to have to.

[@QuincyKane]

Thank you; I really appreciate that! I am using the Audio Technica AT2020. I can't say I'm an "expert" on how to deal with sibilance (I don't think I've ever had huge issues with it), but here's a few tips you can try: Make sure you're using a pop filter when recording; I like to position my filter about 6 inches from the mic, and then position my mouth about 6 inches from the filter (although, I'll get closer to the filter for quieter sections). Tweak your performance; this can be tough, but try to be aware of harsh consonants and focus more on the vowels (although, there are times when you may want to be more articulate). In processing, I try to be very subtle with the De-esser on the main vocals, but if I have other supporting vocal layers, I will De-es them heavily, because it won't be noticeable in the mix and won't "compete" with the main vocals. Other than that, there's a video here of a mixer/audio producer I really like who shows his trick for dealing with harsh sibilances: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nSaoavrdekfqs I hope that helps!

[@a.p.rodgers]

Do you recommend recording with or without the towel roof?

[@QuincyKane]

I've been recording for a couple years since this video and I don't even bother with the towel roof anymore, or the big blankets! I've found that just having a couple towels on each stand and positioning them in a triangle is enough to clean up the recording.

[@jawvees2585]

Thanks bro🎉

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure!

[@Beethovan]

Good idea

[@QuincyKane]

Thanks!

[@theardortraveler7920]

This video really came in handy! \m/ ^^

[@QuincyKane]

I'm happy you got some use out of it!

[@holywaterandgreentea]

Excellent that's confirmation thanks

[@aliciaannettafuntop10list57]

I might try making a fort with blankets and using my phone because I don't want to buy a mic straight away with just starting

[@QuincyKane]

That sounds like a great way to start off :) Here's a video about recording with your phone that might be helpful to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGG8pZmVbr-kgbs

[@SteeVane]

Thank youuuu

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure; glad you found it helpful!

[@mgWadell]

nice video! Super helpful to hear the audio compared. On your test in the closet - did you have a blanket over the top or was that open? It just sounds like the low-mids are kinda built up in the church example with towels when compared to that closet example.

[@QuincyKane]

I believe I did have a blanket over top when I recorded that example, however, I don't even use the blankets anymore! I just use 2 or 3 layers of towels on each stand and record in the closet with nothing over top and I'm still pleased with the results. Your scenario may be slightly different, but just know that there's some flexibility with this method.

[@QuincyKane]

Hey, just so you know, I put out a new "viewer's comments" video and selected your comment! Check it out if you get a chance!

[@brightstudio7]

Thanks dude!

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure!

[@TimePass-nd6ov]

Hey should i also cover the ceiling/space above my head with a towel ?

[@QuincyKane]

It wouldn't hurt, but I don't think it's necessary. I actually don't put a towel over top anymore; I just make a simple booth with the towels and that seems to be enough!

[@gramophoneloopers]

If Ido nothav high ceiling, maybe I can sit on the ground, abd this way I need smaller blankets, towels?

[@QuincyKane]

Hmm, that's an interesting idea that you could certainly experiment with, but it could be harder to sing, and giving a good vocal performance is more important than mic placement.

[@bratt4478]

Hey man thank you ,

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure; glad you found it helpful!

[@anishaxisci-b4724]

I watched and sure I'll try💯

[@ThePickledOnions]

thanks Quincy

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure!

[@rautshsale1948]

i wanna use this as my very 1st 'setup' for my mic, but as i'm about to to order mic stands for this purpose, i see that all regular mic stands go up to only 5,2 feet. is there something i'm missing? are you that small and it doesn't show? is the height spec from mic stands referring to something else?

[@QuincyKane]

Hmm, maybe that's just the length of the bar when it's extended, but not including the extra height that comes from the "feet". Worst case scenario, you could simply place the mic stands on top of some boxes or books or something to give it a little more height. I hope it works out for you!

[@dannysong4631]

Thanks man

[@QuincyKane]

My pleasure; glad you found it helpful! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@VideogeekinMD]

Could this work with room dividers?

[@QuincyKane]

I'm sure it would work, especially if you hung towels over them. Can't hurt to try it!

[@mixedbox6508]

You're amazing thank you

[@KhaylaVillanueva]

this is very funny and informative!! HAHAHA

[@Phober]

If you try to listen it back...you can noticed that whistle sound in ur vocal...do u have any idea to remove that? Cause even eq or dynamic eq cant help

[@QuincyKane]

Don't stress too much about how a voice sounds in isolation; as long as it's not overwhelmingly noticeable in a full mix, it's nothing to worry about. Of course, these vocals are unprocessed and will go through a signal chain involving eq, compression, dynamic eq, and parallel processing, so usually by the end of it, they sit just fine in the mix.

[@QuincyKane]

Don't stress too much about how a voice sounds in isolation; as long as it's not overwhelmingly noticeable in a full mix, it's nothing to worry about. Of course, these vocals are unprocessed and will go through a signal chain involving eq, compression, dynamic eq, and parallel processing, so usually by the end of it, they sit just fine in the mix.

[@Phober]

@@QuincyKane aight thankyouu man💯

[@user-th6rh8zp3t]

got rid of the reverb, now how do we get rid of the lisp

[@QuincyKane]

If your vocals are sounding a bit lispy, the best I can suggest is to tweak your singing technique and try to over pronounce the consonants a little bit; of course, you want to be careful that your S's aren't "too sharp", as they can stick out of the mix quite a bit and be distracting. Hope that helps!

[@Rahul_arw]

good work bruv

[@QuincyKane]

Thanks!

[@theomnetwork3898]

What about using a similar setup but to record acoustic guitar? What about mic'ing a guitar amp, would a mic stand and blanket help?

[@QuincyKane]

Yes, a similar setup would be ideal for acoustic guitar, especially if you're using a condenser microphone (which is typically used for vocals). Usually a dynamic microphone is used for recording guitar amps, and since dynamic mics cancel out a lot of the room sound, this method wouldn't be as critical, but I would still encourage you to do some tests recording with and without the towels to see if there's a difference.

[@theomnetwork3898]

@@QuincyKane Well I was gonna use an LDC (u67 clone) on my guitar amp as many great recordings have featured that mic on electric guitar. Also I currently just have 1 mic stand.. Is there anyway I can make this setup with just the one stand? Guessing not.. what about if I add another stand making it two? Or is 3 necessary? Also you mentioned using this set up in a high ceiling room.. I'm in a normal condo apartment.. so roof is about average height for a condo, not huge for anything. Will this method still work with normal ceilings? Also for acoustic guitar, would less damping help it sound better or will an untreated normal room have undesirable reverb no matter what?Thx and sorry for all the questions :)

[@QuincyKane]

@@theomnetwork3898 Hey, sorry I missed your questions; sometimes KZbin doesn't notify me about replies. Were you able to find solutions for your recording or do you still have some questions?

[@sheetalbharti1179]

Wonderful ❣️😊👍

[@kennedydulira1799]

THANKED YOU BY SUBSCRIBING

[@QuincyKane]

Hey, thanks; that means a lot! I'm actually gonna be doing a stream this evening (6:30 PM EST) about vocal warmups and exercises for singing rock and metal; if that sounds interesting to you, feel free to come by and join the stream!

[@No-Pressure-Only-Results]

Do i really need triangle shape or its also ok to make square shape? Or triangle made it sound better?m

[@QuincyKane]

Haha, I just thought the triangle shape was most practical; I'm pretty sure the shape has little impact on the sound!

[@No-Pressure-Only-Results]

@@QuincyKane yeah i tjink triangle is more ok because its a cardoid mic it need the vocals to be in the center provably thats better than swuare vocals booth ?

[@QuincyKane]

@@No-Pressure-Only-Results You could always experiment with different shapes and see if there's any difference in sound!

[@JoelPernell]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Thank you

[@QuincyKane]

Joel Simpson My pleasure!

[@KallMeSensei]

What did you use to stand up the towels?

[@QuincyKane]

Did you see at 1:10 where I set up the mic stands? I also mentioned you can use a different kind of stand, build something out of pvc pipe, set up a clothes line, or some other kind of rig.

[@KallMeSensei]

Oh thank you

[@KallMeSensei]

I was looking for a solution for this thank you so much

[@smoothg913]

Would this method be good to use with a vocal shield? Like a aster halo or se?

[@QuincyKane]

If you're talking about the vocal shields that attach behind the microphone, they don't do much; what's most important is to cover the sides and behind the vocalist. If you take care of that first, adding a vocal shield certainly wouldn't hurt, just know it's not gonna make the biggest difference.

[@smoothg913]

@@QuincyKaneso with your method it doesn’t matter what room I’m in? cause I have a apartment that’s not treated💎

[@QuincyKane]

@@smoothg913 This method minimizes the effect of the room; you'll still want to experiment with the rooms available to you to see which sounds best, but either way, you should have something usable.

[@smoothg913]

@@QuincyKane thanks man I really appreciate it

[@GabrielaDiaz-xe5hp]

what can I use instead of microphone stands ?

[@QuincyKane]

In the video, I suggest using a different type of stand (like a camera tripod or light stand), build something out of pvc pipe, or to set up some kind of clothes line. If your set up is near a door, you can try tossing a towel over the door. You could use tape to stick it to the wall, or try stacking chairs/benches. If you can get things set up tall enough, you could have the singer perform on their knees rather than standing. I hope that gives you some ideas! Just get creative and you'll find a way!

[@muthuraj4818]

I have cpu noise issue .... How can I solve this while recording......

[@QuincyKane]

Hmm, I'm not sure if I'm knowledgable enough to help with that problem, but I can try. Could you give me a little more info, please? What computer are you using? What kind of interface? Microphone? Cables? Is the noise only while recording or all the time? Does it come from monitors and/or headphones? What does the noise sound like?

[@alleypallaceballin]

@@QuincyKane I'm pretty sure he meant he has a "PSU" noise issue. Also thanks for the video🙏, gonna try this in my room🙂🤙

[@bloodyshrine1369]

Some say you need bass traps though.

[@QuincyKane]

Bass traps may be ideal, but lacking them isn't gonna keep you from being able to get some solid vocal recordings. Here's a song I recorded using this method; you can decide for yourself how effective it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnmlY2Oah7R5a5o

[@bloodyshrine1369]

Quincy Kane Morris You’re probably right. I just get so mixed up with the amount of bullshit on the net.

[@bloodyshrine1369]

Quincy Kane Morris Yeah! They sound great!

[@bloodyshrine1369]

@NiceGuyGamer Oh, you mean intellectual snobs? Is that what you’re getting at in this context? I already know they absolutely revel in snobbery.

[@bloodyshrine1369]

@NiceGuyGamer That’s great to hear about the dynamic mic. I was thinking of getting a cardioid, but perhaps I might stick with this behringer after all.

[@kky5283]

wow

[@tinuchoudhary.]

Brother I Haven't any mic I haven't my personal room I haven't much subscribe But I have Confidence that I can and I will Thank you so much I can't try this at my home because if I do, my mother will scold on me but it gives me so much confidence. LOVE ❤ FROM INDIA 🇮🇳

[@QuincyKane]

I hope you find a solution; you could always ask your mother and try to find a time that wouldn't bother her. And if you have a phone or a computer, usually it has a mic built in, so you could start with that!

[@25shawe21]

3 pillows on a table is a recording studio

[@QuincyKane]

These days it is!

[@ethancheng1595]

It'll be funnier and more instructional if you left the top blanket on top for the shoot 🤣🤣

[@QuincyKane]

Haha, that actually would have been funny! Little update though; I don't even use towels on the top any more! Turned out it really wasn't that necessary.

[@kennedyd1842]

No wonder I didn't get any like

[@SM57]

👍👍👍

[@echosynthe5i5]

just use one sm57 with a windscreen in any room without treatment.. thank me later!

[@QuincyKane]

This is a valid suggestion; I think I would prefer an AT2020 on my voice over an SM57, which is why some "room dampening" would be required, but I haven't messed with an SM57 in a long time and I've gained more experience since then, so maybe I could get good results out of it.

[@sasaha8389]

i dont have a church

[@QuincyKane]

You'll just have to find one, haha :) It certainly helps to have access to a space where it's quiet and there aren't other people around; I hope you can find such a spot!