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2016/08/11 16:13:50
greg54
Lately when I've been recording vocals, there is a lot of mids - a bit overwhelming.   I got a new interface.   Same issue.  I got a new condenser mic.  Same issue.   Has anyone ever experienced this before?
 
Greg 
2016/08/11 16:28:01
jude77
I'm certainly no authority, but it seems to me that after you've changed your interface and mic, and the problem still continues, that it might be a combination of your technique (are you too close to the mic?); and the fact that maybe your room needs some treatment.  Others can offer you more detailed analysis.
 
Good luck!!
2016/08/11 16:36:51
greg54
Hi Jude -
 
i've been recording with the same set up for a few years and never had this issue before.  So I changed my interface and mic, but it still sounds midrangy.     Whether I turn down the gain and record close or turn the gain up and record further away, it does not change it.  I've tried different mic placements, and no change.
 
Thanks!
Greg
2016/08/11 16:42:41
Zargg
Hi. What size is your room, and where in the room do you record? Is it acoustically treated somehow? Do you sing close to, or far away from the mic? Do you record hot, or with plenty of headroom? 
Best of luck.
2016/08/11 17:14:16
greg54
My room is about 10'x12'.    My computer is about center, off to one side of the room.   The room is not acoustically treated.    I've tried recording close, far, gain up and down.   Don't know what the issue is.
 
Thanks!
Greg
2016/08/11 17:23:32
Sanderxpander
Are you sure you're not singing into the backside of the mic? Alternatively, are you using some kind of low cut anywhere in the chain? Have you tried switching cables?
2016/08/11 17:26:44
Zargg
Sanderxpander
Are you sure you're not singing into the backside of the mic? 

I did this the first time I tried my Røde NT1a
Could be worth a trying..
2016/08/11 17:58:30
bitman
Compression can cause apparent mid bunch-up.
2016/08/11 18:04:32
Zargg
bitman
Compression can cause apparent mid bunch-up.


I also did this a lot in the beginning 
2016/08/11 18:26:44
greg54
Sanderxpander
Are you sure you're not singing into the backside of the mic? Alternatively, are you using some kind of low cut anywhere in the chain? Have you tried switching cables?



No, not singing into the back.  Not using any kind of low cut.  I have tried a new cable.   I'm at a loss.
 
Thanks!
Greg
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