Recording Vocals Masterclass: Marcel van Limbeek reveals his favourite mics for recording vocals.

Recording Vocals Masterclass: Marcel van Limbeek reveals his favourite mics for recording vocals.
In Part One of this superb studio engineering masterclass, Marcel starts off with a really deep look at his five favourite mics - and what might influence his choice. He discusses the type of voice, why you want to keep the lead vocal reflection-free in the recording process, unnatural EQ effect from comb filtering, minimising ambient reverb and which way to position the microphone in the room.
Marcel’s personal favourites are: Shure SM58, Neumann U87, Sony C37A (Frank Sinatra’s favourite!), Neumann U67 and the Schoeps Colette with MK4 capsule.
This is an information-heavy masterclass. Enjoy!
Featuring the music and delightful voice of Sarah Moss.
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  • @NickWarnerMedia
    @NickWarnerMedia5 жыл бұрын

    im a full-time engineer and i still learned some things from this. wow thanks!

  • @Weechoo
    @Weechoo7 жыл бұрын

    I usually don't comment on videos but this one is amazing. I've seen numerous videos on youtube but this one explains the whole microphone thing in a detail what is exceptional. I've learnt a lot now and I understand my mics much better. Thank you for the video!

  • @gertvogelaar
    @gertvogelaar3 жыл бұрын

    Ik wil je graag een compliment maken voor de uiterst duidelijke en correcte uitleg in deze video. Ik heb vroeger voor PolyGram microfoon tests en metingen gedaan voor mijn recording collega’s bij DGG en Decca. Vandaar dat ik blij was eindelijk een waarheidsgetrouwe presentatie op KZread te zien. Chapeau! I would like to compliment you with this clear explanation of various types of microphones in this video. I have done many microphone measurements when I worked at PolyGram. I did this this for my collegues at DG, Philips and DECCA at the time. Therefore I am glad to see this truthful presentation on KZread.

  • @gregbartlett5818
    @gregbartlett58183 жыл бұрын

    The best lesson on microphones, their differences and application ever!!

  • @frankenchristjm
    @frankenchristjm6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, finally someone explained the difference in mics in a way you can actually comprehend. Thanks much.

  • @kevinkitchen9893
    @kevinkitchen98933 жыл бұрын

    Such a very clever and articulate gentleman who really knows his subject. Many thanks.

  • @8lec_R
    @8lec_R4 жыл бұрын

    Surprisingly great video! No BS, no pseudoscience, no snake-oil; just a great and informative video with correct information.

  • @mattbrown2645
    @mattbrown2645 Жыл бұрын

    So incredibly articulate at explaining these very complex concepts in understandable language. Thank you!

  • @cristianbatelli5873
    @cristianbatelli58733 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Marcel!... this is the best Mic's explanatory training ever made on youtube, thanks man for sharing this!

  • @shmvon
    @shmvon4 жыл бұрын

    I could only afford a SM58, but I kept watching for the passion, and loved it!

  • @boldbearStudios
    @boldbearStudios6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant explanation, very useful information! Thanks Marcel!

  • @user-vp9ub1fm8y
    @user-vp9ub1fm8y4 жыл бұрын

    really deeply detailed....It looks also from how he moves and acts...Everything proves that this man has deep sound knowledge, so microphones as well

  • @briandavidofficial
    @briandavidofficial4 жыл бұрын

    Dang. You can tell in ten seconds this guy is passionate about his craft. Thanks for sharing!

  • @NICUofficial
    @NICUofficial Жыл бұрын

    this was fascinating from start to finish, one of the most interesting talks on any topic that I've heard in a while! His passion for microphones really comes through, this is a guy who loves mics and I like them more as a result of hearing him talk about them :)

  • @tifdemun
    @tifdemun3 жыл бұрын

    This content is amazing and it's insane that we can get this for free! Thank you!

  • @kylefryar8835
    @kylefryar88357 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Thank you for posting

  • @jerrykorten664
    @jerrykorten6642 жыл бұрын

    Marcel van Limbeek - Expert! Wow. I'm going to have to come back to this to be able to absorb it all. Great video! Thank you.

  • @GroundSound
    @GroundSound5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this!

  • @alexberdea
    @alexberdea5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, awesome work Thank you for the knowledge!

  • @mattstory2011
    @mattstory20117 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found this video, fantastic explanations thank you!

  • @fletchermusician3365
    @fletchermusician33654 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video and the knowledge handed down is FAB.. I;m always learning daily.. Thumbs Up

  • @thaexception3406
    @thaexception3406 Жыл бұрын

    Comprehensive discussion right here!

  • @bakastep3107
    @bakastep31073 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This video is extremely helpful. Given my budget the SM 58 seems to fit my needs.

  • @Duskybuka
    @Duskybuka5 жыл бұрын

    Wow after watching a lot of videos about microphones this is the first one I have come across that explains how the different types of mics work and possible real life uses for them Thank you so much for putting this video up. I am now more enlightened :)

  • @Soulsoundschool

    @Soulsoundschool

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're more than welcome! Much more from Marcel over at www.soulsound.co.uk. He is really worth listening to.

  • @allanwilson8878
    @allanwilson88782 жыл бұрын

    This is simply great. Thanks very much for it. Really good stuff.

  • @thomaspatsalis8167
    @thomaspatsalis81672 жыл бұрын

    Excellent.. the greatest dissertation so far I've seen.

  • @IOG2K
    @IOG2K3 жыл бұрын

    He knows his stuff! Great video!

  • @vicd4732
    @vicd4732 Жыл бұрын

    Best vid on youtube hands down, thanks Marcel!

  • @Fliptheindustry
    @Fliptheindustry6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job of explaining the various kinds of mics. Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @Soulsoundschool

    @Soulsoundschool

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @SM57
    @SM575 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Big thanks!

  • @ThePhiCode
    @ThePhiCode3 жыл бұрын

    This is great, so many things to learn

  • @rosevan5485
    @rosevan54852 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing explanation . Thanks from Canada !

  • @nobrakes3765
    @nobrakes37654 жыл бұрын

    Great summary. Well done!

  • @johnagbozo4639
    @johnagbozo46394 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic experience watching this. Good job! Please post some more videos.

  • @claudionouvelle
    @claudionouvelle3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing so much knowledge! Amazing video. You deserve much much more views.

  • @matahari1576
    @matahari1576 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. Very interesting and very well presented.

  • @connerwright5346
    @connerwright53467 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @richardbailey511
    @richardbailey5112 жыл бұрын

    Marcel great teaching!!! Love the content

  • @jramnorway7985
    @jramnorway79853 жыл бұрын

    Very good video and info is spot on and also not boring. Very nice

  • @davelocke
    @davelocke8 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video, it deserves more views :)

  • @darryndelasoul3167

    @darryndelasoul3167

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dave Locke Thanks for the kind words! Marcel is genius. Feel free to share :)

  • @dnipllr4057
    @dnipllr40575 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you so much!

  • @pierrelacombe4757
    @pierrelacombe47575 жыл бұрын

    Very useful informations about difference between small and large diaphragms ecm. Thank you very much !

  • @NLongleng
    @NLongleng3 жыл бұрын

    Huge respect, he really knows what he's talking.....

  • @verycd
    @verycd2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the educational content. Too many people doing products reviews and comparisons on KZread. Glad I could learn some basics about how different mics work from field expert.

  • @Hb093
    @Hb0937 жыл бұрын

    very interesting, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

  • @Soulsoundschool

    @Soulsoundschool

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're more than welcome! There's lots more on our Soulsound website if you fancy some more.

  • @shellykind
    @shellykind2 жыл бұрын

    you're a genius, this really helps me understand more about microphones

  • @guitargod6997
    @guitargod69976 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and articulate presentation! Thanks!

  • @Soulsoundschool

    @Soulsoundschool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! There's more from Marcel on www.soulsound.co.uk.

  • @pamelakristen
    @pamelakristen4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video much appreciated! 👌

  • @greenfieldrecords9794
    @greenfieldrecords97947 жыл бұрын

    I learned a lot here. Thank you.

  • @WilSantanaMusic
    @WilSantanaMusic5 жыл бұрын

    Master vídeo! Great content. Thanks

  • @EdwardsOperation
    @EdwardsOperation6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation!

  • @afahmid
    @afahmid3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Learnt a lot.

  • @shandani7215
    @shandani72154 жыл бұрын

    I saw this video and before I could like it, KZread played another video. Normally, I would just let it go but this video deserves a 'like' and a subscribe, so I actually searched it again just to 'like' it. Yes, sir, you are that good. Thank you. Hope you are making more of this type of videos.

  • @mickjoyceandthesonicgypsie3709
    @mickjoyceandthesonicgypsie37093 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info ... Nice & clear

  • @jeffhirata
    @jeffhirata4 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Thanks!!!

  • @gerryk9
    @gerryk9 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic summary. I have 4 similar mics are yours is the only video that has provided such great info

  • @mesastorm
    @mesastorm5 жыл бұрын

    Masterclass indeed!!

  • @GagassagaG
    @GagassagaG4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Sir! 🥃 God bless you.

  • @em8969
    @em89692 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!

  • @freeman6231
    @freeman62316 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Great great presentation.

  • @darryndelasoul3167

    @darryndelasoul3167

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing isn't it :)

  • @rajivramiyengar
    @rajivramiyengar8 жыл бұрын

    Hats off the way you have explained... AWESOME.. i learnt how to use an expensive cardioid LEWITT LCT 240 which i have been having from past 6 months.. and did not record something very nice till i saw your video... Thank you very much !!

  • @darryndelasoul3167

    @darryndelasoul3167

    8 жыл бұрын

    You're most welcome! Glad we could help.

  • @Dimelo_Rai
    @Dimelo_Rai3 жыл бұрын

    Marcel speaks like a true genius 🤓 Great Video

  • @PharaohLawLess1
    @PharaohLawLess17 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video, bro

  • @PharaohLawLess1

    @PharaohLawLess1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Keep it sexy

  • @ricklesshorse8159
    @ricklesshorse81593 жыл бұрын

    Very good informations !!

  • @makingupthemagic
    @makingupthemagic6 жыл бұрын

    this is wonderful!!!! I learned sooooo much!

  • @Soulsoundschool

    @Soulsoundschool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the lovely words! You can find the rest of the masterclass on www.soulsound.co.uk.

  • @gutenbird
    @gutenbird4 жыл бұрын

    very informative. well done.

  • @RaduJon
    @RaduJon4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful explanations 👌👏👏👏

  • @RadiAsian
    @RadiAsian4 жыл бұрын

    excellent explanations. thank you

  • @raphaellasne3609
    @raphaellasne36092 жыл бұрын

    Top notch.

  • @PPDavida
    @PPDavida6 жыл бұрын

    Your explanations are just fantastic ! Many many thanks !

  • @GaryShowbiz
    @GaryShowbiz5 жыл бұрын

    This video is awesome

  • @RichardsWorld
    @RichardsWorld3 жыл бұрын

    I learned quite a bit here. Excellent.

  • @ianbriton7956
    @ianbriton79564 жыл бұрын

    very interesting.Thanks a lot!!!

  • @billdalton2550
    @billdalton25508 ай бұрын

    Good stuff 😊

  • @kingarthur2430
    @kingarthur24304 жыл бұрын

    Perfect Video this guy is great

  • @GaragebandandBeyond
    @GaragebandandBeyond6 жыл бұрын

    WOW... this is a great video!

  • @darryndelasoul3167

    @darryndelasoul3167

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! There's a lot more from Marcel at www.soulsound.co.uk. He's an amazing teacher.

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    amazing video!!

  • @Soulsoundschool

    @Soulsoundschool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Marcel is a genius.

  • @Trupen
    @Trupen2 жыл бұрын

    great video, thanks :D

  • @jessicaauer414
    @jessicaauer4143 жыл бұрын

    Great Video

  • @chuccbornstar2012
    @chuccbornstar20128 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @darryndelasoul3167

    @darryndelasoul3167

    8 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @MarkBennett007
    @MarkBennett0075 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @snakehips81
    @snakehips814 жыл бұрын

    Wow ! That was a GREAT video ! Very informative for a newbie at recording. The ability to explain something complex in "lay person's" terminology is not easy, but Marcel did so, effortlessly ! Many thanks for that very useful lesson !

  • @TENOR954
    @TENOR9544 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT TEACHINGS!!! No lie, you deserve an Oscar, I thought I was dumb but I guess all along it was my teachers!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣

  • @Suave26

    @Suave26

    4 жыл бұрын

    It was probably both of you lol.

  • @FatimaStarr2013
    @FatimaStarr20133 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very informative

  • @meulia
    @meulia4 жыл бұрын

    I cannot believe, I was here for looking good podcast mics. Instead what I got is important lectures I will remember for life. Great.

  • @ThePdeHav
    @ThePdeHav3 жыл бұрын

    Your Sony C37 elicits profound Gear Envy. Love the mic. Does something v special to vocals. Like the U 87 it sounds great on 9 out 10 singers

  • @ThomasJakobMusic
    @ThomasJakobMusic4 жыл бұрын

    Love the SM58

  • @Triumphinchrist1

    @Triumphinchrist1

    3 жыл бұрын

    How about SM 7B?

  • @ThomasJakobMusic

    @ThomasJakobMusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Triumphinchrist1 Never tried it tbh

  • @Quant-Beat
    @Quant-Beat3 жыл бұрын

    He should have worked at SAE when I was there. I never noticed any as knowledgeable as this man regarding microphones...

  • @pepperwilliams4428
    @pepperwilliams44287 жыл бұрын

    Ik moet deze informatie nodig. Erg goed!

  • @nicholasschaufuss2999
    @nicholasschaufuss29993 жыл бұрын

    What mic should I buy? I am a classical singer (tenor) and needs the mic to be a few meters away

  • @naijapean
    @naijapean7 жыл бұрын

    One word: educational

  • @tecnica-de-voz
    @tecnica-de-voz3 жыл бұрын

    Now, someone that knows.

  • @ViswaSVoiceOfficial
    @ViswaSVoiceOfficial8 жыл бұрын

    Dear Marcel, Great explanation, hats off. What about SM57, even though it is predominantly an instrument microphone, whats your take on vocals !

  • @Jjf109nine

    @Jjf109nine

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its one of the best for vocals. Better than the SM58. Prefer it over my U87

  • @uelude
    @uelude7 жыл бұрын

    Peter Piper picked a pickup pattern

  • @tommccarron324

    @tommccarron324

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol... that's exactly what I started saying

  • @BobbyWashingtonvlog
    @BobbyWashingtonvlog4 жыл бұрын

    Question? Do you think having a Grace 101 mic pre overkill if I get the Apollo Twin With Avalon Plug-ins, 610 B plugins etc?

  • @luisgustavo4721
    @luisgustavo47217 жыл бұрын

    Nice videos, I got a quick question I'd appreciate you answered. I currently got a soundproofed booth, similar to yours. I got a Zoom S2T and a Rode NT1A I mostly do voiceovers and want to offer vocal recording to music artists. Debating between these 4 mics, I want a significant overall better quality with the least noise floor and all without breaking the bank. Mics: Shure SM7B, EV E320, EV E20, CAD 100S, NEUMAN 102 I know I need to get a fethead if I get a dynamic and I dont mind if they offer great quality and best bang for your buck I was just suggested to get the Tascam UH-7000, seems very good. I could get the EV E320, FETHEAD and this Tascam UH-7000 .... or any of the other mics mentioned or I could get a Neuman 102 and a cheap Interface like the Focusrite 2i2 or maybe even just use my Zoom s2t or Zoom h5 What would you do? Even though I "can" get the Neuman 102, it'd be through a loan so will only do it if its far better than all the other ones and if mentioning it to my clients will help in charging more than if I had a mic they probably own themselves I can get the Neuman in Europe for about 180$ cheaper I really like the CAD 100S and Tascam 7000 combo.... Looking forward to your reply! Thanks!

  • @RiotHomeRecording
    @RiotHomeRecording5 жыл бұрын

    I like.

  • @TENOR954
    @TENOR9544 жыл бұрын

    How did I find this video?!!! Enlightened 💡🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @suavehyena685
    @suavehyena6853 жыл бұрын

    So we'll versed versed. I just subscribed. 🤞🏿U just saved project I'm working on.

  • @urbnctrl
    @urbnctrl2 жыл бұрын

    Proud to be Dutch