Lifting vocals out of a track??

[tcatzere]

A question for Earle . . .

If vocals are somewhat buried in a track and the band does not want to re-mix, I assume that using Multi-Band is about the only option available to help lift those vocals out a little.

In this situation, what is the best frequency range to use? And, should I be focusing on the vocal fundamentals -- or the harmonics?

Tom

[har-bal]

A question for Earle . . .

If vocals are somewhat buried in a track and the band does not want to re-mix, I assume that using Multi-Band is about the only option available to help lift those vocals out a little.

In this situation, what is the best frequency range to use? And, should I be focusing on the vocal fundamentals -- or the harmonics?

Tom

Tom

Here is an option.

If the vocalist is a female I use a Q between .20 and .50 at the 6500Hz mark ...for a male vocalist I use the same Q at the 4500Hz Mark

I listen at a very low volume...almost a whisper and start lifing the vocals out.
Works every time

For other instruments I will perform a frequency sweep and start adjusting the Q to isolate it.

Cheers

Earle

[tcatzere]

Earle-

Thanks for the tip -- it works beautifully!

Tom

[har-bal]

Earle-

Thanks for the tip -- it works beautifully!

Tom

No problem. You are welcome. By using such a wide Q you are also bringing up the harmonics for the vocals so they remain full.

Cheers

Earle

[tcatzere]

...almost a whisper and start lifing the vocals out.

Earle,

In order to get the male vocal where I thought it should be, I had to make about a 5dB increase at 4500Hz. Does this sound excessive to you?

Tom

[har-bal]

...almost a whisper and start lifing the vocals out.

Earle,

In order to get the male vocal where I thought it should be, I had to make about a 5dB increase at 4500Hz. Does this sound excessive to you?

Tom

Not at all.

You increase to where you fel it needs to be. Again...if you reduce the overall volume to a little above a whisper you can lift the vocals until they are just barely sitting above the track. Funny enough, I am doing that right now with a track a customer brought over.

Cheers

Earle