Why use a high-shelf when mixing vocals? (5khz - 16khz)// The Mosh Turnout
Why use a high-shelf when mixing vocals? (5khz - 16khz)
One of the keywords are "Brightens", which refers to a tonality when the signal is rich in high frequencies. To make the vocal "poke" out of the mix this is one of the best ways as it creates a type of lift to the vocal that when done to proper taste, can be the difference between your vocal sounding bland and your vocal sounding crisp. This also makes the vocal more audible and clear as adding high end frequencies somewhat balances out someone with a deep voice when you are trying not to cut too much out of the frequencies of their voice. When using additive equalization before compression you can really push a high shelf as the compression contains the high end.
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ReplyDeleteWhich 5 mixing plug-ins would you recommend?
ReplyDeleteOzone Elements
DeleteWaves Puigtec EQP1A
Antares Autotune
Waves Abbey Road Plates
Waves CLA-76
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DeleteThis shit sounds complicated
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