Recording Vocals in your Home Studio - Part 1: Getting Started

[@365daysofsongarchive6]

Please continue to produce this series. It's amazingly informative and so well done. Truly a service to the entire recording community.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for your feedback. We are glad to hear that our tutorials were helpful for you. Have fun and keep recording!

[@dhanrajbedia80]

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[@maxoda4146]

I will start building my home studio, I can already afford that bottle of water 4:12

[@Kkuhder]

lmaoo

[@x_raviour]

I'm coming

[@cyrfung]

Filmmaking-wise this is pretty awesome.

[@im215exempt]

This is exactly how a great company is run. Education of correct product use through entertaining and informational YT clips.

[@felixmarkmusic9192]

definitely one of the best vocal recording tutorials on YT I've watched so far.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you!

[@woabeatz9717]

felixmarkmusic -but they're in a cave....

[@fatimehashani6804]

felixmarkmusic is

[@gcastroism]

so is a living room better than closet?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

This depends on the desired sound and your closet. ;-) You will find more thoughts about this topic here: www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/how-to-record-acoustic-guitar-with-only-one-mic-part-1/ www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/what-are-the-acoustic-requirements-for-recording-and-mixing/ www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/how-to-improve-the-room-acoustics-in-your-home-studio/

[@benstov2]

the song she sings really got on my nerves, but the dude is helpful so screw it :)

[@toddcook8763]

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[@verinarohrs3660]

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[@fedorvoronovcomposer]

בן סימן טוב the whole thing got to my nerves, lol

[@peterharman8466]

Ben Simantov I

[@Zxhnn]

same lmao

[@joetaylor7877]

Top ten movies of this decade. I cant wait for the scenes with brando.

[@PhilbertQAverage]

Umm... your place doesn't really look like a "home studio"

[@zonasound]

EXACTLY, PLUS I GUESS you can't use voxguard behind the mic

[@yungkubz1035]

2:52 she is comming in like GTA Character LMAAOOOO

[@angw2]

Yung Kubz HAHAHA OMG

[@ivoleary6332]

Hahahahaha true

[@Koragh_]

Eh?

[@dizzy3841]

This comment is underrated.

[@yurika1726]

OMGGG TRUEE😂😂

[@FTWcrashtest]

I've been tracking and producing for about as long as this video has been out and this is hands down the most helpful guide I've seen. Well done!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Wow! Thank you for the great feedback. Stay tuned for more tutorials in January! Happy Holidays!

[@reinervenegas875]

As an audio engineer, seeing you place that expensive TLM 103 standing on that road box drives me nuts! Almost like having a can of soda on an amplifier!

[@chriss11499]

u l live snowflake

[@niteshademusic5262]

her voice is so beautiful!

[@djrolixtraordinair4691]

Tutorials like this fuel me like crazy!!!!! GOD how I love and respect the art of recording.

[@88Doug]

Me too! There is allot to learn!

[@avalanchmakesmusic3950]

George's presentation is top notch! Very creative! You can tell he puts alot of time into his video production. #NextLevel

[@HW-ct1iq]

This is another level of KZbin tutorial - great work. I'm used to sketchy screencasts with people muttering over the top, but this was a piece of choreography!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thank you for the nice feedback! Please stay tuned. More tutorials will follow soon. In the meantime, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/ Have a great day!

[@iamgerer]

Quality of this video tutorial is just off the charts ❤️

[@TomAtkinson]

Make sure there is nothing behind your microphone - I LIKE THIS advice! Very educational. And nice touch re: water bottle and headphones.

[@HaharuRecords]

I got this; 😊🙏 In order to record a good vocal takes you need to give gifts and presents to the singer throughout the session to make the singer feels good.

[@naishkiteboarder]

This must be the best tutorial concerning vocal studio recording on youtube. Same goes for the acoustic guitar recording tutorials

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

You're right, Geert Verdickt did a great job! Please stay tuned, as moore tutorials will follow soon. In the mean time, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Xavier, Thank you for your interest in our opinion. You can be sure that we have our own thoughts about competitor products. Please accept that for fairness reasons we will not disclose them. If you would like to learn more about mics, please feel free to visit the academy section at neumann.com/homestudio/en/ Hear the difference.

[@woabeatz9717]

Georg Neumann GmbH -didn't know this was a neuman product promo...my comment deleted....

[@DavoodFaramarzi]

as a music producer and singer , I love the song that she sings ( great vibration and she sing the blues notes so great ) , and I wrote this comment to say thanks to Georg Neumann for this great tutorial for recording vocals

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thank you very much for your nice feedback. Have a great weekend!

[@ServantSoundProductions777]

@@GeorgNeumannGmbH hey.. do you know what song she is singing

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi! Yaelle sings one of her own Songs "Pas l'Impression". Feel free to check out her KZbin channel: kzbin.info. Have a great day!

[@TaiRo]

Great video. Although I felt awkward at some points....

[@thetallestwallflower]

why

[@jorgepeterbarton]

I didnt get much further than "vocals are like, really important and stuff" just to paraphrase it

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Just remember SHE can't see what you're doing

[@gopolarisstudio]

Maybe you're awkward?

[@88Doug]

With all the great advice.. why all the snapping during recording vocals. I would have to put an end to thet fast!

[@JoelStephen]

I'm just halfway there and seems I've learned million things already.. great video guys! Clear like a crystal with precision!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Joel, we're glad you find our videos helpful! Stay tuned for more in the future. Have a great weekend!

[@skatepark02]

At first I thought this was just "another vocal tutorial" but this was really great! I actually learnt a lot from this.

[@Angel-bw1ov]

Lee Thomas !

[@ladorateurdudieuvivantadon9138]

Is it only me or there are many other who felt their heart pumping when he placed that mic on top that box ?

[@jazdeanutube]

great to know about positioning the mic upside down if you have lyric sheets in front of the singer. Great video.

[@NeuralRecords.]

i DONt undestand

[@j.musickz9991]

Incredible. I've done so much vocal recording research that i was expecting to hear the same things again. I'm even enrolled in an online course from Berkeley now about vocal recording. But i watched the vid anyway and i was surprised to learn some new basic stuff!! Definitely subscribed and will watch the other episodes.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Jeeez really? But its all schoolboy physics!

[@geezermoon1118]

Very informative, I learned a lot. But I’d like to mention the video editing. OUTSTANDING!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks a lot for your nice feedback.

[@stvlush]

YES! The PHASE switch. Brilliant tip and one I haven't seen in any other tutorials. I learned this lesson quite by accident when recording an announcer I worked with regularly. One day he complained that the headphones made him sound like he had a head cold. I checked the settings and equipment. Everything was dialed in normally, the processing, the mic, the room, the cans, everything was the same, EXCEPT the phase switch had somehow gotten toggled. As the engineer, he sounded the same to me regardless of the phase, but even a half cycle can befuddle the brain when the sound returns to the vocal performer's ears. A few times (over many decades) I purposely flipped the phase and the voice talent felt it sounded better in their head, but very rarely. Perhaps they had colds at the time? Another video full of great advise. Thanks.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Steve, thanks for your very nice feedback. We are glad to hear that our tutorials were helpful for you. Have fun and keep recording!

[@justdandy1]

Another excellent video. I'm also transfixed by these single takes, sooo difficult. I'd love to see some out takes of the bloopers.

[@damiensmith371]

great tips all round, not just about placement and sound, but also valuable musician and client treatment practices. Thanks team!

[@RADIKALPEOPLEPERU]

Neumann y Apogee excelente combinación

[@MarkHimley]

fantastic tutorial, love your style of teaching!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you liked our tutorials. More tutorials will follow soon. In the meantime, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/ Have a great day!

[@drakewatkins2624]

Great channel this really helped me with my mic placement and my set up it truly does make a difference wow

[@gyanganga6899]

Its really helpful for everybody, I appreciate your work, heads off.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks, great to hear!

[@AFreshmanPerspective]

Really REALLY well done tutorial. Good pace to understand, good filming, good flow and organization, and good audio quality. I'll have to watch the rest of these.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Brian, thank you very much for the nice feedback! Have fun watching the tutorials!

[@artbluevibe6629]

What is the vocal chain??? it sounds amazing... super lows and airy highs... Thank you!

[@AlexKrossLore]

Great song and even better tutorial! Favorited, likes and subscribed!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Aleksandar, thanks for your very nice feedback. We are glad that you like our tutorial. Have a great day!

[@peterjones4621]

Excellent video, I'm setting up a home studio and just purchased the TLM 103 from Sam Ash and this video helps a lot. I look forward to the following videos. New subscriber, take care.

[@ChantelStays]

also can I ask how to buy the right kind of headphones

[@kurtcameron7562]

this was amazing. I can't wait to watch the rest of the episodes. and, thank you!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Kurt, thank you very much for the feedback!

[@reezwasarkhan]

Hi dear sir,i'm on a tight budget. Pls help me choose between Akg P120,Behringer B-1 or Mxl 770? Sound quality,lower handling noise & durability is key. Thanks all. It means a lot to me🥰🙏🏻

[@monkursulakomodh3705]

Even the carpet does its job so classy.

[@GustavoTrebien]

Great content! There's a lot of crucial information and it's great to review things with a different approach! And I just need to ask: I watched this video yesterday and today I kept my mind all day thinking what's the consequence to leave the pop shield parallel to the microphone capsule? Ps.: I own a TLM103 and it was a game changer in my homestudio! Greetings from Brazil ✌

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Gustavo! Positioning the pop shield parallel to the capsule may cause sound reflections in the upper frequencies which in turn cause comb filter effects. As a result, sibilants often appear somewhat artificial. Depending on the pop shield material and its distance to the mic, this may or may not be audible. So, to be safe, it's a good idea to minimize such effects by angleing the pop shield.

[@anilgoutham1334]

Can you please tell me how to connect the video equipment and what camera to use?

[@deadendkid1968]

To set this up...go straight out the interface...maybe use the headphone out into the mic input on the camera...most of the better cameras have them...I use Sony and you have to spend more to aquire one with that input...

[@anilgoutham1334]

+deadendkid1968 Thank you.. But mine is a USB microphone.. Samson C01U Pro.. I don't use a DAW.. I just dunno how to record the video..

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

For questions specific to your Samson microphone, we recommend that you contact the Samson customer support.

[@Filipibc1]

Do not use click (metronom) when recording voices?

[@afroteddybear]

Filipi Braga ordinarily by the point of voice recording the backing track would already be recorded. A click track could be used for a capella as the backing track, but that should be sent to the singer's headphones.

[@lunechild5187]

she looked so done with him everytime he spoke 😂

[@88Doug]

Isn't her snapping while recording her vocals an issue too.. 😄

[@TB47005]

Beautifully done. Danke.

[@jessica4885]

Love this just what I needed since iam starting a home studio

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Jessica, thanks for your nice feedback. We are glad that the tutorial is helpful for you. Have a great day.

[@lyrikkalinsanemuzik848]

your good at this,thanks for the tips

[@karasays01]

I love this video it was helpful. In regards to the location where this is filmed if only I had the means. Still a lesson in discerning what's useful. in regards to the water make sure its room temperature cold water isn't beneficial to the voice. It's something my music teacher taught me and I even gave that advice to another singer at a talent show.

[@nogoogleplus]

Dear Neumann please reissue original spec versions of U47, U67 and M49 :)

[@ServantSoundProductions777]

Excellent video.. please do more

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thanks for your feedback. We're glad you like our tutorials and we'll for sure do more in the future.

[@ServantSoundProductions777]

@@GeorgNeumannGmbH I appreciate that, being that I'm a beginner with my home studio. ☺

[@yjo_an]

can anyone explain why placing the headphones on the mic stand causes that high frequency sound??? i thought that can only happen on normal loudspeakers and not studio monitors....

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi! This can happen with headphones as well (which are in that case some sort of mini-loudspeakers). Especially, if you use open headphones and listen to your mic signal on high levels. This is why we show it in the video!

[@networkpiyush7]

Ima download it thanks for sharing!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Outstanding video. So crispy. 🤘🏻

[@88Doug]

In a room like that.... when you add reverb in post production, it will be adding on to the natural room reverb.

[@mromanskater]

Great video ! Amazing editing

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you! Please stay tuned. More tutorials will follow soon. In the mean time, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio.

[@mainstreamresourcecenter9219]

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[@JKTCreation]

would be perfect if wiring setup and recording are covered

I love this series, even when I can't even afford one of these mics :,D

[@sun6moon9]

Pretty cool video, from a pretty cool brand. Thank you!

[@orangebetsy]

What is the PHASE SWITCH he mentions? What are the TWO PHASE POSITIONS? And what would they be using a Focusrite Scarlett 212 ? Or is this switch on the microphone?

[@michaelkelly6583]

Thank you. Your series of tutorials ranks at the top for me. Merci bien!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Michael, thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you like our tutorials. Have a great day!

[@WOB1010]

Unless a room has the perfect acoustic properties you are looking for ...It should be well Deadened with absoubic foam (Cloth) as the Reverb echo etc can then be minuplated with effects. (A rock room will produce unduable Echo's and Reverbs) Tube mics get hot and the heat rises, If the mic is uprigh the capsule can expand due to the heat and distort the sound. This is the reason microphones are sometimes seen inverted.(To prevent the capsule from becoming hot.)

[@nicholasherd5177]

Fantastic video thank you! I have a TLM103 and the clarity and quality is exceptional. I have a couple of questions please... You recommend having nothing behind the microphone when recording vocals... Does that mean I should not be using a reflection filter, such as an (sE Electronics Space) for rooms that are not treated, like a home bedroom? You also mention a 'phase switch'.. where can I find this please and how does it work? Thanks! Nick.

[@MichaelSafwat]

Simply you are great ... Very useful...

[@nicolabeckley834]

What are these headphones please? They look so light and comfortable.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

It is difficult to mur-2 for so long period. Very good set up. TLM 103 is very clear deep condenser microphone. It costs about Rs 100000.

[@felipecesarlourenco8955]

thanks for the content, so informative

[@patramey7879]

Georg! Thanks so much for making a great quality video.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Pat, thanks for your nice feedback!

[@BlakeNix]

Very helpful. Looking forward to watching the next one.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Blake, thank you! Please stay tuned. More tutorials will follow soon. In the meantime, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/

[@muhammadshoaib8854]

When will Neuman tlm 103 give away starts? You have a bucket full of neuman mics😃

[@goldensleeves]

At 3:40 he says “make sure there’s nothing behind the microphone”. So does that mean people should not use the reflection filters that are so popular nowadays?

[@KuruGDI]

It's a good video with helpfull tips. What I like even more about it is the way it's made. These little (but not too many) CG elements and that the off speaker and the real video blend together that well. And both of this in a one take video.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thanks for your nice feedback. We are glad that you like the way it is made. Have a great day!

[@ironmatic1]

Why doesn't Neumann include the TLM 107 in the "home studio" lineup?

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Excellent video, vocals were very good...maybe adding a backing track would have been better but I understand you wanted to focus on the vocals.

[@carlosyt2]

wow, thank you very much. i learned a lot from this video, it is real life techniques that you are teaching. thank you so much!

[@quigley4440]

Noticed a change with the flipped mic. Just me? I prefer this method as any moisture getting thru the pop does not get onto the mic body. I also prefer to slightly angle the flipped mic bottom away from the voice. Just a slight angle and keep the pop vertical. But what do I know. My studio is in a basement.

[@Thebeatbreakerz1]

Wow great stuff where have you guys been.

[@7hertzMusic]

BTW the distorted vocal sounded nice when he turned the gain up

[@rah4254]

So when i'm recording i should make it output my voice so i can hear myself?

[@fedorvoronovcomposer]

should you listen to the signal of the singing in headphones?

[@thetravellers6584]

thank you so much this video has been a great help for recording stay safe

[@dirceupontindonascimento1049]

It is the best I have ever seen

[@RoxotheBandit]

What about isolation shields? Are those bad to use?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Roxo, in good recording rooms with proper acoustical treatment isolation shields will most likely not improve the sound of your recordings. Worst case can be comb filter effects generated by reflections inside the screen, depending on the model in use. In untreated rooms though, the benefit of reducing unwanted reflections from the walls might dominate over these side effects. BTW: Have you liked our Official Facebook Page yet? If not, please feel free to do so. facebook.com/neumann/

[@rezphilosophy]

so your saying if you have a untreated room using isolation shied is a ok

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi rezphilosophy, Yes, it might be an option, depending on the room. Try it out and trust your ears!

[@aseembaruaole8697]

Very well presented.... great

[@deepwells121]

wait a minute are you saying portable accoustic mic shields are babd?

[@McDungday]

Like so many others I wish to say how much I like the tutorial by Geert Verdickt and Neumann. Very well done! I knew already the videos on how to record an acoustic guitar but now I 'stumbled' across this recording vocals triptych. Reason I was searching again on the internet was my recent acquisition of a (second hand) U87Ai. I will hook it up to a Focusrite ISA One. My studio space is a small attic room which I treated acoustically. To avoid further reflection I also use a reflection filter screen behind the microphone (CAD Audio). Do I have to adopt/change my recording technique because of this set up? I think my sound benefits from using the reflection filter. Or should I do without it; or even, because of the cardioid pattern used, put the reflection filter behind the singer?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, in good recording rooms with proper acoustical treatment isolation shields will most likely not improve the sound of your recordings. Worst case can be comb filter effects generated by reflections inside the screen, depending on the model in use. In untreated rooms though, the benefit of reducing unwanted reflections from the walls might dominate over these side effects. Most vocal screens are not perfectly absorbing, but reflecting sound a little as well. This reflections may color the mic’s sound. Using isolation shied might be an option, depending on the room. In rooms with good acoustic behavior (as the one we shoot our videos in) and no need to reduce unwanted room sound you often get better results when working without these screens. Try it out and trust your ears!

[@McDungday]

Thank you very much for your lucid respons. I will certainly try more to find out the acoustic characteristics of my recording room.

[@navindaga8813]

which is better - mic to audio device to computer to daw or mic to analog mixer to audio device to computer to daw

[@niteshademusic5262]

is that a castle? lots of natural reverb i presume?

[@joachimikuenobe599]

Nice one man 👌🏾👊🏾. Really good video 😊.

[@bhargavdobhal5327]

Thank You 🙌🙌Very Helpful Video 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@sonjabyers5834]

Should I plug the mic and headphones into something and something should plug in somewhere to record?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Headphones and mic go into an interface and with your computer (DAW) connected to the interface, you're ready to record. Watch our "Recording Basics" tutorials if you need more help!

[@adamalsudani1702]

her voice is beautiful!

[@Raoaudiocovers]

Great explanation.....the best i have seen so far about vocals....cheers.

[@NDion3]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way this was made. Added it to my favorites for Recording: HOW TO. Awesome job!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your nice feedback! If you would like to learn more about home recording or are interested in signing up for our newsletter, please feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/

[@poyanukbe1063]

Nicole Dion Nice

[@waynebreier1682]

love Neumann , but I recently purchased a pair of kh120 speakers , turned them on oneway to find one of the logos was solid red , . speakers wasn't clipping. never been clipped , think I'll have to send them back . very disappointing

[@DJSKRECORDS]

2:44 damn look at that skill

[@MAGNETO-i1i]

How is this a HOME studio?

[@kekblob]

Cool vfx i like them alot!

[@57johnnyboi]

Should u record vocals dry or with effects on it

[@albestarkhonglam3551]

But the link of these thing u don't released it