CJaysMusic
My 2 Cents: There is no need for normalizing when the tracks where recorded correctly.
 
CJ

and to some extent, you could say the same about EQ, compression, V-Vocal/Melodyne, gates, limiters, etc. etc.  You could go on and on.  In this case, the OP got *excited* and was potentially more wrapped up in performing than playing recording engineer, and a case for using a "normalize tool"  might just be the ticket.

But yes, you're right...to some degree.  But so am I about the other items used after the fact...unless it's for a special effect, of course....like balancing a mix??

You can always clone the track and then normalize the cloned track to see what results you get. That way you don't lose what you already have.

konradh
What is wrong with using normalizing at different levels on different vocal clips to get a roughly even level before mixing?

You will break no laws, no animals will be harmed, the sky will not darken, and your vocals will likely sound better. Doesn't sound wrong to me.

LOL... I normalized a track today... Skies darkened, and had the worst storm in years! Power even went out (good grief)... This "normalization" can be serious business!!

Then again... Could have been coincidence, but I would rather have won the lottery.