Master Your Mix Podcast: Capturing Pro Vocals

Master Your Mix Podcast Episode 158: Dana Nielsen: Capturing Pro Vocals | August 9, 2023

I recently sat down for a wonderful conversation with Mike Indovina, founder of MasterYourMix.com.

Mike is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists in multiple genres ranging from acoustic, pop/rock, hip hop and more. He’s worked alongside artists such as KISS, Collective Soul, Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies), David Usher, and many more.

In addition, his incredible website MasterYourMix.com offers a TON of amazing mixing tips, downloads, strategies, resources, and — of course — fun podcasts like this one. Be sure to check him out!

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

Using the studio as a place of creativity and collaboration
Knowing when and when not to provide input in a session
Working with Rick Rubin
Executing on the vision of a producer
Being prepared for when creativity strikes
The easiest way to work your way up the ladder in the world of production
Getting a pro vocal sound
How to deal with bleed when editing vocals
Editing tools for vocals
Melodyne vs. Autotune
How to record vocals quickly
Tracking through Atuotune
Why you should always start a mix by focusing on the drama first
Using automation to make mixes more exciting
The “slippery fader” trick

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Learn more about Mike Indovina at www.masteryourmix.com

Learn more about me, and hire me to produce, record, and/or mix your next project at www.dananielsen.com

And if you’d like to learn HOW I produce, record and mix so you can follow along and do it yourself, you are in the right place! Right here on Mixprotege.com

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Natural Vocal Production

Dana Nielsen

Learn how to produce vocals like a pro, from a pro.

In this class, Grammy-nominated Billboard #1 mixer, producer, engineer, Dana Nielsen takes you into his studio and teaches you his complete vocal editing and post-production process — the same process he's used with chart-topping artists such as Adele, Justin Timberlake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and countless others. Follow along as he shows how to comp, tune, mix, and master a full-length song featuring vocals and acoustic guitar from start to finish, right in front of you, explaining everything he's doing along the way.
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14 Lessons

PREP SCHOOL

Dana Nielsen

Whether you're here to level up your own prep process, or because you're interested in prepping mix sessions for me - you've come to the right place. PREP SCHOOL is now in session!

In this episode Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Dana Nielsen takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, having collaborated with music legends like Bob Dylan, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and more. As a former protege of Rick Rubin, Dana shares insights into how he secured his position with the iconic producer and recounts captivating stories from their collaborations. The conversation delves into themes of humility versus entitlement, the power of networking and being a valuable asset in the industry. Dana’s unique path into the field highlights the importance of authenticity and persistence. He emphasizes the value of letting go while maintaining determination, bypassing entitlement, and embracing the excitement of the process.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

Share this with your favorite peeps:

And if you’d like to learn HOW I produce, record and mix so you can follow along and do it yourself, you are in the right place! Right here on Mixprotege.com

Learn how to produce vocals like a pro, from a pro.

Learn how to produce vocals like a pro, from a pro.

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