Vocal refers to the voice, and more broadly any sounds produced by the throat.
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Does the show “The Voice” use autotune
The duels on "The Voice" seem like they may be autotuned. Is there a way to confirm or deny this?
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First steps to improve a laptop recording
I have a song recorded off a laptop microphone. Obviously not the best equipment, but its just a few family members singing, not a commercial production. I'd like to contribute, and since my singing ...
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removing electrical artefact background sounds behind speech
Maybe this is an elementary type of noise, but I find a strange intermittent rattle in a video I am processing
As I don't know any good denomination for it, I would describe it as some kind of ...
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Reverse voice anonomizing algorithMs
In the movie saw, the voice of the recordimg tapes was a process similiar to having 2 identical recorded speach track which ones pitch is changed down some percent and the other tracks pitch is ...
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Live rock band having issues with vocals being buried
We are an independent touring band that has been having issues with the vocals being lost in the mix. Our singer is constantly told that she's being drowned out by the band. The band consists of a ...
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How to reduce bleed on vocal and instrument mics in a live recording?
I've been mixing the multitrack Logic project files of a live performance. Overall audio quality is good, but there's a lot of bleed on the tracks. Bleed is expected in a situation like this, but it's ...
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How to make a voice sound heavier and more mature in Audacity?
I am making a game, and I am using my voice for the sound effects of the spells of the cleric. I'm saying some things in latin.
What I want to do is modify my voice so that it sounds more mature and ...
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How To Remove the Vocals from a Song? Basic methods won't work [duplicate]
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Removal of voice from single track in audacity
I have an old song. I need to remove the vocals and get only the music from it. I used Audacity (Effects > Vocal Remover). ...
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What pitch of voice is more versatile for editing and to use as many kinds of voice?
I would like to find a pitch of voice that can be edited to sound as many different kinds of voice, a child, a men, a women, a robot, etc.
For instance, if I record a child's voice and a man with a ...
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How much would I need to spend on a condenser microphone to get a reliable professional vocal sound? [closed]
I realise the question is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string, but consider my scenario. I have a Berringer B1, which cost about €80 I think. I know that I can get a good vocal sound from ...
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Vocal recording - Output level is too low even though the preamp show it's clipped
I'm using behringer B-1 mic and a Roland UA101 interface, trying to record vocals.
I'm using the 1st preamp input (with phantom enabled) and although the input is clipped, it's still really really ...
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What's the vocal effect for the Vogons in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series?
What's the vocal effect for the Vogons in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series?
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How can I record my singing voice the way I hear it?
When I hear myself sing, which I only do in my car to and from work everyday now just to practice (which is about 2 hours total), I actually like the way my voice sounds. It is at least tolerable.
My ...
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Transcription Methods/Times
I figured I'd leave a question here while I did the manual labor, but what do you find is the best way to transcribe footage?
I'm an editor and the first thing I like to do is create a script of ...
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Adding voiceover without video recompression
I have some mp4 video files with pretty poor video quality. I need to add a voiceover translation. I have seen some video software programs that could do the job but unfortunately most of these ...
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Reproducing a reverb/echo
This question is pretty specific so i'm not sure if this question will be appreciated or not, apologies if not.
Let's start with a little background:
I'm trying to record my voice and and using ...
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How to remove music and tv sound from phone audio recording
Hey guys this is what I am trying to do:
I have audio recordings from my blackberry that have conversations on them. The only trouble is that there is music and tv playing in the background that ...
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Voice recording for radio, what effects are used?
I'm recording my voice for my radio show. I used to record at the radio studio but we have a problem and so i'm stuck at home with Sound Forge.
I record the voice with a Cobalt C04 Mic that sounds ok ...
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What is the bare minimum I need to experiment with recording my voice over a beat without so much latency?
I'm using the (I know, very sad) setup of Audacity on Windows 7 with an onboard sound card, and using the mic on a Microsoft LifeCam.
I'm dragging an MP3 into audacity, and then attempting to record ...
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Learning resources and tools for creating captivating demo videos [closed]
I have come across this course, from grumoschool.com
http://www.udemy.com/how-to-create-awesome-demo-videos/
But I find the package a bit steep and don't necessarily need to know all stages of the ...
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What's a semi-objective way to evaluate a live audio setup for a small-medium sized acoustic band?
So I'm hoping this is "answerable" :) We are a small band (two vocals, two acoustics, keys, sometimes an electric guitar, sometimes drums). Stopping by a Guitar Center there was a lot to look at, ...
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Is TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 good in the studio for vocals?
I want to know if anyone has tried the famous TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 in the studio. This effect pedal is made for live performance but the website say that it can also be used for studio. I can't find ...
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How can I get a basic transcription of an audio recording using voice recognition?
I like to record the older folks in my family. I put my recorder on the table and we just chat. Just hanging out.
Most of the resulting footage is not interesting but occasionally, I get a gem. Some ...
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Heavy Metal Vocal Equipment and Processing?
I'm in an upstart metal band and, currently, we have little recording equipment. Because I work in video production, I have some audio software on my computer for the occasions that I need it ...
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How do I record music as a background for my voice
I am looking for a program that will record my voice. I also want to add music (a type of slow music), and when I speak I want this music as a background for my voice so my words will still be clear ...
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Real-time audio effects in Windows
I am looking for instructions on how to setup a real time reverb or echo effects on a PC.
Searching did not yield any obvious winners, so if someone can recommend a setup that is easy and works well ...
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Second Microphone for Stereo Recordings: Identical or Different?
In search for a more spatial and natural sounding recording, I thought perhaps I would add a second microphone to my existing setup (1 Rode NT1-A attached to a Marantz PMD-661 recorder) which records ...
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Vocals plugin or Robot voice
I am a horrible bad vocalist and don't have the time to set up a real band, but still want to get some vocals on my hobbyist music project. I am open to anything (and yes, I know nothing can replace a ...
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What do I need to make reasonable quality amateur recordings of vocals/piano to put on Youtube?
I have been recording myself playing piano and posting to Youtube, just so friends can take a look at how my progress is with the instrument for the most part, but also to post tutorials for some ...
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Why do my vocal recordings sound thin and muffled?
Hi there
i'm a newbie in recording so i have a beginners question:
I recently bought an Audio Interface (the M-Audio FastTrack Pro) and recorded some stuff, which was really fun, and seems to have ...
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Reducing breath noise
I have some vocal tracks where the vocalist's breaths between phrases are quite loud - enough to be distracting. Is there a relatively easy way to lower the breath sound short of riding the fader ...
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Voiceover workflow tips? (Specifcally, workflow and processing…)
Does anyone have any good tips as to how I might record good quality voiceover for a short video series I'm editing?
I'm currently in the middle of editing together a short video project that needs ...
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Recording and processing backing vocals with only one singer
I'm recording a few songs using Studio 64 Linux and I'm wanting to add some backing vocals. As there's only me I was wondering if anyone had any good tips to make the recording sound more like a ...
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Vocal mic placement, setup, and technique
I have AT4050 for my home studio that I'm using as a vocal mic. I have a rather powerful voice (not a screamer, just tend to be loud) and I'm trying to figure out the best way to position mic ...
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What to look for in a vocal mic for a small home studio
I'm just getting started with recording at home. I've done some recording in a band in a real studio in the past, but never really learned anything about the equipment and how to use it. I'm wanting ...
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Setting up a home 'vocal booth'
I'm looking at recording some vocals and looking for tips on how to get good results on a budget.
My set-up is based around a Zoom H4 on a tripod with a pop filter. As this is hooked up to the PC I ...
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How to amplify mans voice in a noisy recording?
There is a party and as usual people are grouped. We have 2 groups - in first there is a woman who is telling a story at the moment. In second, there is a man, telling interesting anecdote. We have 7 ...
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How should I improve my singing? [closed]
I've been singing and playing guitar and writing songs for years with neither fame nor many complaints, but when I started trying to record myself a couple of years ago I noticed how terrible my ...
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Replacement body-pack transmitter for Shure UT1 / UT4A
We have a very nice Shure UT4A wireless diversity receiver (UHF, 615.9 Mhz) that we use with a UT1 body-pack transmitter. Unfortunately, the transmitter seems to be failing as it has been ...
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How to recognize if Auto-Tune has been used in a recording? Is it needed?
Auto-Tune is getting way too popular nowadays, as can be read in this part of Wikipedia:
In 2009, Time magazine quoted an unnamed Grammy-winning recording engineer as saying, "Let's just say I've ...
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What is compression and why is it used?
Related to vocal recording, I see some answers that talk about compression.
What exactly does compression do, and why and how is it used?
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What specifications should I look for when buying a budget microphone?
For amateur purposes I might consider buying a budget microphone to record my vocals, as I have the thoughts that my current cheap home headset microphone won't suffice to get some quality.
What ...
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What is/are the first effect(s) I should put on raw vocal recordings?
The main problem my finished tracks have is a poor quality vocal sound. I generally try to apply a dynamic range compression filter first and then add some reverb/chorus as appropriate but I can never ...
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All-round vocal mic
What should I be looking for when purchasing a good all-rounder vocal mic?
We've dealt in Shure SM58's for years. Are there other alternatives? What qualities should I be looking for when shopping ...
