DESPERATE Vocal tracks

TinkerBell wrote on 2/2/2010, 1:25 PM

Hey Gang,

I have MAGIX Music Studio 12 and I am new to this. I have been successful at making multiple vocal tracks but how do I set up my vocal tracks so my voice does not sound dampened and the background is clear instead of staticy? Also do I need a certain microphone? I have a cheap one that you might use for karaoke and it has a jack plug in. Not sure. All I want is to mix my vocal harmonies so I can hear what they sound like and send to colleges for ideas etc. I don't need any special effects. Please help!! I'm so close....

Thank a bunch,

Tink

Comments

Procyon wrote on 2/2/2010, 10:26 PM

My guess is you've already answered your own question. It sounds like you're probably using a substandard microphone.

I'd suggest usiing a decent quality microphone through a proper audio interface.

As far as tweaking what you have...,

Unless you have Audio Cleaning Lab, the only choice you have in MMM is to use the 10-Band Equalizer to filter out some of the hiss and enhance your vocals.

If the volume levels are low, you can "normalize" your tracks before (or during) export.

Securityman wrote on 2/7/2010, 9:53 PM

I agree that a good mike makes all the difference. You should also run the mike through a preamp mixing board if you can. Running the mike straight into the "mike input" on your computer gives you no control over volume or quality. I am using a Sure SM58 mike with a Yamaha MG82cx mixer. This also allows me to input a keyboard and whatever else through to the computer while adding effects like echo live.