Recording Vocals Masterclass: Marcel van Limbeek reveals his favourite mics for recording vocals.

Recording Vocals Masterclass: Marcel van Limbeek reveals his favourite mics for recording vocals.
In Part One of this superb studio engineering masterclass, Marcel starts off with a really deep look at his five favourite mics - and what might influence his choice. He discusses the type of voice, why you want to keep the lead vocal reflection-free in the recording process, unnatural EQ effect from comb filtering, minimising ambient reverb and which way to position the microphone in the room.
Marcel’s personal favourites are: Shure SM58, Neumann U87, Sony C37A (Frank Sinatra’s favourite!), Neumann U67 and the Schoeps Colette with MK4 capsule.
This is an information-heavy masterclass. Enjoy!
Featuring the music and delightful voice of Sarah Moss.
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[@Weechoo]

I usually don't comment on videos but this one is amazing. I've seen numerous videos on youtube but this one explains the whole microphone thing in a detail what is exceptional. I've learnt a lot now and I understand my mics much better. Thank you for the video!

[@NickWarnerMedia]

im a full-time engineer and i still learned some things from this. wow thanks!

[@gregbartlett5818]

The best lesson on microphones, their differences and application ever!!

[@gertvogelaar]

Ik wil je graag een compliment maken voor de uiterst duidelijke en correcte uitleg in deze video. Ik heb vroeger voor PolyGram microfoon tests en metingen gedaan voor mijn recording collega’s bij DGG en Decca. Vandaar dat ik blij was eindelijk een waarheidsgetrouwe presentatie op KZbin te zien. Chapeau! I would like to compliment you with this clear explanation of various types of microphones in this video. I have done many microphone measurements when I worked at PolyGram. I did this this for my collegues at DG, Philips and DECCA at the time. Therefore I am glad to see this truthful presentation on KZbin.

[@kevinkitchen9893]

Such a very clever and articulate gentleman who really knows his subject. Many thanks.

[@frankenchristjm]

Excellent video, finally someone explained the difference in mics in a way you can actually comprehend. Thanks much.

[@cristianbatelli5873]

Brilliant Marcel!... this is the best Mic's explanatory training ever made on youtube, thanks man for sharing this!

[@briandavidofficial]

Dang. You can tell in ten seconds this guy is passionate about his craft. Thanks for sharing!

[@mattbrown2645]

So incredibly articulate at explaining these very complex concepts in understandable language. Thank you!

[@thaexception3406]

Comprehensive discussion right here!

[@shmvon]

I could only afford a SM58, but I kept watching for the passion, and loved it!

[@boldbearStudios]

Brilliant explanation, very useful information! Thanks Marcel!

[@NICUofficial]

this was fascinating from start to finish, one of the most interesting talks on any topic that I've heard in a while! His passion for microphones really comes through, this is a guy who loves mics and I like them more as a result of hearing him talk about them :)

[@user-vp9ub1fm8y]

really deeply detailed....It looks also from how he moves and acts...Everything proves that this man has deep sound knowledge, so microphones as well

[@8lec_R]

Surprisingly great video! No BS, no pseudoscience, no snake-oil; just a great and informative video with correct information.

[@titomunay]

This content is amazing and it's insane that we can get this for free! Thank you!

[@jerrykorten664]

Marcel van Limbeek - Expert! Wow. I'm going to have to come back to this to be able to absorb it all. Great video! Thank you.

[@Duskybuka]

Wow after watching a lot of videos about microphones this is the first one I have come across that explains how the different types of mics work and possible real life uses for them Thank you so much for putting this video up. I am now more enlightened :)

[@Soulsoundschool]

You're more than welcome! Much more from Marcel over at www.soulsound.co.uk. He is really worth listening to.

[@kylefryar8835]

Brilliant. Thank you for posting

[@bakastep3107]

Wow! This video is extremely helpful. Given my budget the SM 58 seems to fit my needs.

[@IOG2K]

He knows his stuff! Great video!

[@davelocke]

This is a great video, it deserves more views :)

[@darryndelasoul3167]

+Dave Locke Thanks for the kind words! Marcel is genius. Feel free to share :)

[@GroundSound]

Thank you so much for making this!

[@thomaspatsalis8167]

Excellent.. the greatest dissertation so far I've seen.

[@Fliptheindustry]

Fantastic job of explaining the various kinds of mics. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@Soulsoundschool]

You're welcome!

[@fletchermusician3365]

Enjoyed this video and the knowledge handed down is FAB.. I;m always learning daily.. Thumbs Up

[@SM57]

Great video. Big thanks!

[@allanwilson8878]

This is simply great. Thanks very much for it. Really good stuff.

[@rosevan5485]

What an amazing explanation . Thanks from Canada !

[@johnagbozo4639]

Fantastic experience watching this. Good job! Please post some more videos.

[@connerwright5346]

Fantastic!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@vicd4732]

Best vid on youtube hands down, thanks Marcel!

[@claudionouvelle]

Thanks for sharing so much knowledge! Amazing video. You deserve much much more views.

[@nobrakes3765]

Great summary. Well done!

[@ThePhiCode]

This is great, so many things to learn

[@matahari1576]

Thanks a lot. Very interesting and very well presented.

[@dnipllr4057]

Excellent! Thank you so much!

[@pierrelacombe4757]

Very useful informations about difference between small and large diaphragms ecm. Thank you very much !

[@mattstory2011]

Glad I found this video, fantastic explanations thank you!

[@Trupen]

great video, thanks :D

[@richardbailey511]

Marcel great teaching!!! Love the content

[@mesastorm]

Masterclass indeed!!

[@shellykind]

you're a genius, this really helps me understand more about microphones

[@guitargod6997]

Excellent and articulate presentation! Thanks!

[@Soulsoundschool]

Glad you enjoyed it! There's more from Marcel on www.soulsound.co.uk.

[@alexberdea]

Awesome video, awesome work Thank you for the knowledge!

[@NLongleng]

Huge respect, he really knows what he's talking.....

[@verycd]

Thanks for the educational content. Too many people doing products reviews and comparisons on KZbin. Glad I could learn some basics about how different mics work from field expert.

[@rajivramiyengar]

Hats off the way you have explained... AWESOME.. i learnt how to use an expensive cardioid LEWITT LCT 240 which i have been having from past 6 months.. and did not record something very nice till i saw your video... Thank you very much !!

[@darryndelasoul3167]

You're most welcome! Glad we could help.

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

WOW... this is a great video!

[@darryndelasoul3167]

Thanks! There's a lot more from Marcel at www.soulsound.co.uk. He's an amazing teacher.

[@Hb093]

very interesting, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@Soulsoundschool]

You're more than welcome! There's lots more on our Soulsound website if you fancy some more.

[@afahmid]

Excellent. Learnt a lot.

[@jramnorway7985]

Very good video and info is spot on and also not boring. Very nice

[@EdwardsOperation]

Excellent explanation!

[@GagassagaG]

Thank you very much Sir! 🥃 God bless you.

[@tecnica-de-voz]

Now, someone that knows.

[@RichardsWorld]

I learned quite a bit here. Excellent.

[@mickjoyceandthesonicgypsie3709]

Thanks for the info ... Nice & clear

[@jeffhirata]

Great info. Thanks!!!

[@em8969]

Amazing video!

[@greenfieldrecords9794]

I learned a lot here. Thank you.

[@pamelakristen]

Awesome video much appreciated! 👌

[@PPDavida]

Your explanations are just fantastic ! Many many thanks !

[@RaduJon]

Wonderful explanations 👌👏👏👏

[@Dimelo_Rai]

Marcel speaks like a true genius 🤓 Great Video

[@shandani7215]

I saw this video and before I could like it, KZbin played another video. Normally, I would just let it go but this video deserves a 'like' and a subscribe, so I actually searched it again just to 'like' it. Yes, sir, you are that good. Thank you. Hope you are making more of this type of videos.

[@gerryk9]

Fantastic summary. I have 4 similar mics are yours is the only video that has provided such great info

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Thanks for making this video, bro

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Keep it sexy

[@freeman6231]

Wow. Great great presentation.

[@darryndelasoul3167]

It's amazing isn't it :)

[@ricklesshorse8159]

Very good informations !!

[@WilSantanaMusic]

Master vídeo! Great content. Thanks

[@raphaellasne3609]

Top notch.

[@gutenbird]

very informative. well done.

[@RadiAsian]

excellent explanations. thank you

[@ianbriton7956]

very interesting.Thanks a lot!!!

[@jessicaauer414]

Great Video

[@billdalton2550]

Good stuff 😊

[@BobbyWashingtonvlog]

Question? Do you think having a Grace 101 mic pre overkill if I get the Apollo Twin With Avalon Plug-ins, 610 B plugins etc?

[@GaryShowbiz]

This video is awesome

[@ViswaSVoiceOfficial]

Dear Marcel, Great explanation, hats off. What about SM57, even though it is predominantly an instrument microphone, whats your take on vocals !

[@Jjf109nine]

Its one of the best for vocals. Better than the SM58. Prefer it over my U87

[@makingupthemagic]

this is wonderful!!!! I learned sooooo much!

[@Soulsoundschool]

Thanks for the lovely words! You can find the rest of the masterclass on www.soulsound.co.uk.

[@MarkBennett007]

Thank you.

[@kingarthur2430]

Perfect Video this guy is great

[@meulia]

I cannot believe, I was here for looking good podcast mics. Instead what I got is important lectures I will remember for life. Great.

[@snakehips81]

Wow ! That was a GREAT video ! Very informative for a newbie at recording. The ability to explain something complex in "lay person's" terminology is not easy, but Marcel did so, effortlessly ! Many thanks for that very useful lesson !

amazing video!!

[@Soulsoundschool]

Thank you! Marcel is a genius.

[@FatimaStarr2013]

Thank you very informative

[@chuccbornstar2012]

Thanks for sharing!

[@darryndelasoul3167]

You're welcome!

[@luisgustavo4721]

Nice videos, I got a quick question I'd appreciate you answered. I currently got a soundproofed booth, similar to yours. I got a Zoom S2T and a Rode NT1A I mostly do voiceovers and want to offer vocal recording to music artists. Debating between these 4 mics, I want a significant overall better quality with the least noise floor and all without breaking the bank. Mics: Shure SM7B, EV E320, EV E20, CAD 100S, NEUMAN 102 I know I need to get a fethead if I get a dynamic and I dont mind if they offer great quality and best bang for your buck I was just suggested to get the Tascam UH-7000, seems very good. I could get the EV E320, FETHEAD and this Tascam UH-7000 .... or any of the other mics mentioned or I could get a Neuman 102 and a cheap Interface like the Focusrite 2i2 or maybe even just use my Zoom s2t or Zoom h5 What would you do? Even though I "can" get the Neuman 102, it'd be through a loan so will only do it if its far better than all the other ones and if mentioning it to my clients will help in charging more than if I had a mic they probably own themselves I can get the Neuman in Europe for about 180$ cheaper I really like the CAD 100S and Tascam 7000 combo.... Looking forward to your reply! Thanks!

[@uelude]

Peter Piper picked a pickup pattern

[@tommccarron324]

Lol... that's exactly what I started saying

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Ik moet deze informatie nodig. Erg goed!

[@ThomasJakobMusic]

Love the SM58

[@Triumphinchrist1]

How about SM 7B?

[@ThomasJakobMusic]

@@Triumphinchrist1 Never tried it tbh

[@TENOR954]

EXCELLENT TEACHINGS!!! No lie, you deserve an Oscar, I thought I was dumb but I guess all along it was my teachers!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@Suave26]

It was probably both of you lol.

[@Quant-Beat]

He should have worked at SAE when I was there. I never noticed any as knowledgeable as this man regarding microphones...

[@ndavies8]

Dropped some gems here!

[@ThePdeHav]

Your Sony C37 elicits profound Gear Envy. Love the mic. Does something v special to vocals. Like the U 87 it sounds great on 9 out 10 singers

[@naijapean]

One word: educational

[@nicholasschaufuss2999]

What mic should I buy? I am a classical singer (tenor) and needs the mic to be a few meters away

[@TENOR954]

How did I find this video?!!! Enlightened 💡🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@RiotHomeRecording]

I like.

[@kicksncapz]

Boyd I hope your watching, so that when it's my turn are ears are tuned up as well as our method.