Can you suggest a vocal mic that settles down the SSS's from a singer? Simply using the channel strip EQ isn't helping much. Thanks.
SSSS in vocal mic
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RYAN LOUDMUSIC JENKINS
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Re: SSSS in vocal mic
Change your compression settings a little bit. You may have too high of a ratio or too low of a threshold. Too much compression is notorious for making for unwanted sibilance.
If you are not using compression and you still have too much sibilance then you might actually have to try several different mics until you find one that work with the particular vocalist.
Change your compression settings a little bit. You may have too high of a ratio or too low of a threshold. Too much compression is notorious for making for unwanted sibilance.
If you are not using compression and you still have too much sibilance then you might actually have to try several different mics until you find one that work with the particular vocalist.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
what mic is he using? I 've found my EV mics to help somewhat.
but....be checkin' the compression as mentioned above
what mic is he using? I 've found my EV mics to help somewhat.
but....be checkin' the compression as mentioned above
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
Ryan, thanks for this post -- you unknowingly solved the same problem I was having. S'why I like this place: serendipitous solutions.
Ryan, thanks for this post -- you unknowingly solved the same problem I was having. S'why I like this place: serendipitous solutions.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
I've tried the EV ND967 and PL80a, but the S's are still pretty hot. I'll try playing with compression, and someone suggested an e945 mic.
I've tried the EV ND967 and PL80a, but the S's are still pretty hot. I'll try playing with compression, and someone suggested an e945 mic.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
The best problem solving is systematic. I would start by pfl and then afl the channel with no compression to forst see if the problem is in the source or the processing.
The best problem solving is systematic. I would start by pfl and then afl the channel with no compression to forst see if the problem is in the source or the processing.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
Right, they were invented because of this language, I think. But then, what remains of parsel after the bssss?
Bottom line: De-Essers are useful for just that: de-essing. Sometimes even for de-zzzing.
Right, they were invented because of this language, I think. But then, what remains of parsel after the bssss?
Bottom line: De-Essers are useful for just that: de-essing. Sometimes even for de-zzzing.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
+1. The BSS DPR404 is one of my favorite comps/de-essers on the market.
Evan
+1. The BSS DPR404 is one of my favorite comps/de-essers on the market.
Evan
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
I'll be using my BSS 901 on him this Saturday, but was hoping to recommend a mic that he should use all the time for when other soundguys don't have a de-esser. Right now he uses a Beta87, and I KNOW that is not the right mic for him.....
I'll be using my BSS 901 on him this Saturday, but was hoping to recommend a mic that he should use all the time for when other soundguys don't have a de-esser. Right now he uses a Beta87, and I KNOW that is not the right mic for him.....
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
Given what I own, I would probably pull out a PL80a, but a lot depends on both the singer and the stage setup. My first choice would be changing mic choice, but if I don't have a desser (many multi effect units have one built in), I would probably insert a graphic or a full parametric eq on the channel so I can be more selective about frequenciy than most channel strips allow.
Given what I own, I would probably pull out a PL80a, but a lot depends on both the singer and the stage setup. My first choice would be changing mic choice, but if I don't have a desser (many multi effect units have one built in), I would probably insert a graphic or a full parametric eq on the channel so I can be more selective about frequenciy than most channel strips allow.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
+l on the PL80. Actually, any mic without the "Swiss Alps" in the 5-10K region.
+l on the PL80. Actually, any mic without the "Swiss Alps" in the 5-10K region.
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
I agree that pulling the PL80a could help. It is a decent mic, but does have a little too much sizzle up top. I prefer the e935/e945 to it by a touch.
Take Care,
Phil
I agree that pulling the PL80a could help. It is a decent mic, but does have a little too much sizzle up top. I prefer the e935/e945 to it by a touch.
Take Care,
Phil
Re: SSSS in vocal mic
e945 has a good bit of sizzle up top too. I absolutely love them, but the e935 mic is my go to for when I don't have de-essers available.
e945 has a good bit of sizzle up top too. I absolutely love them, but the e935 mic is my go to for when I don't have de-essers available.