We all want clarity in our vocals. We want the vocal to shine through the mix without the low-end cluttering it up. It’s such an important part of the mix, and we don’t it to come off muddy and boomy.
But what can you do to fix muddy vocals?
I got a question from a reader who had this exact issue. He was having problems with too much low-end, causing the vocals to sound boomy.
Here’s his question:
I’m recording with a condenser mic and I’m using the Auralex Mudguard to eliminate reflections but the vocals sound muggy and low. I tried to put a tube amp effect on it but it makes no difference. Can you help me?
I’m answering this question without hearing the audio he has recorded so I’m somewhat limited in my advice. However, there are a few different things you can do to clear up your vocals in order to make them less boomy and muddy.
1. Scrap that tube amp effect
That probably won’t do anything to help you clear up your vocals. If anything it might add more lower mids, causing even more boominess.
2. Filter out the low-end
If you’re recording vocals with a microphone that has a low-frequency roll-off, use it. It might be enough to clear up the rumble and low-end that’s causing that extra boom in your vocals.
If that doesn’t work, use a high-pass filter to remove the frequencies below about 100 Hz.Vocals don’t really occupy the range below 100 Hz, so there’s no reason to have extra unneeded energy cluttering up your vocal recording.
Full Article:
How to Eliminate Muddiness and Low-End From Vocals | Audio Issues
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