Zoom Replay: Member Meet-up – Feb 20, 2025
Zoom Replay: February 20, 2025
Mix Protégé members dive into microphone techniques, vocal recording, and compression tips with host Dana Nielsen in this Zoom Q&A replay!
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- Introduction and Greetings (00:09 - 00:43)
- Paul Discusses Measurement Microphones (00:43 - 01:13)
- Paul's Experience with TSA and Microphones (01:13 - 01:35)
- Weather and Relocation Updates (01:36 - 02:10)
- Health and Covid Experiences (02:10 - 02:50)
- Joe's Recent Song and Video Production (02:50 - 03:30)
- Dylan's University Teaching and Drum Setup (03:52 - 04:29)
- James' Instrument Etiquette Anecdote (05:11 - 05:45)
- Current Projects and Struggles (05:45 - 06:21)
- James' Daughter's Vocal Recording Challenges (06:21 - 07:37)
- Discussion on Compressing Vocals During Recording (07:37 - 08:04)
- Using UA Console for Compression (08:04 - 09:19)
- Dana's Approach to Recording Vocals with Compression (09:19 - 10:28)
- Mic Technique for Singers: Stage vs. Studio (18:16 - 19:39)
- Paul's Experience with Old Recordings and DAT Machines (28:05 - 30:32)
- Dana's Thoughts on Music as a Time Capsule (30:32 - 32:04)
- Dalliance's Tip on Using Spiff for Mouth Clicks (33:10 - 34:07)
- Dana's Approach to Dealing with Mouth Clicks and Sibilance (39:18 - 41:11)
- Discussion on De-Essers and Vocal Processing (43:32 - 45:44)
- Dylan's Inquiry on Affordable 1176 Clones (50:16 - 51:04)
- Dana's Thoughts on 1176 Clones and Compressors (53:14 - 55:30)
- Closing Remarks and Future Meeting Plans (57:10 - 58:04)
February 20, 2025 - Zoom Chat Transcript
00:36:58 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
Here’s a link for more info: 👂 Featured Event: How to Dial in Perfect Compression Settings by Ear
🔗 Perfect Compression - Free Live Event
00:41:24 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
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👍 Dylan Mandel reacted to “Also, you can use th…”
00:50:12 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
🔗 SPIFF Plugin for Vocal Edits - De-Esser, Plosives
00:50:23 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
Spiff plugin $149
00:54:56 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
01:02:08 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
MASSEY: De:Esser - $100
Gear & Plugin Discussion
01:07:04 Dalliance:
Purple Audio MC77
01:07:23 Dalliance:
01:07:57 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
Outboard 1176 Clone Options:
•UA: 1176LN Hardware
01:08:05 Joe Robinson:
I have the Audioscape 1176 – it sounds great.
01:10:39 Charissa Nielsen-SessionSingerLA:
🎥 Best 1176 Clone? ||| AudioScape 76F Review + Tutorial
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