11 MISTAKES to AVOID when Recording Vocals at Home

0:00 Intro
1:55 Point the Mic
2:59 Pop Filter
4:28 Know your Mic Type
5:51 File Format
6:10 Get your levels right!
7:32 Don't track in Omni
8:34 About Proximity Effect
9:08 Track with minimal effects
9:35 Too Many / Too Few Takes
10:11 Headphone Bleed
10:40 Stop Cupping the Mic, Dumbass!
12:42 A Little Space!

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[davidwhitten]

36 damn years around musicians and studios and you're the first person to say turn off the fn phantom power before unplugging the this is why I come here

[Larsbuescherfeld]

pop filters are also great to force the singer not to eat the mic and keep a healthy distance^^

[multimike]

You know what's great about this video? Not only are these great tips, Glenn goes as far as to tell everyone how he himself has made these mistakes, which goes to show even someone like him will fuck up and not follow his own rules sometimes

[psytron]

*Sees thumbnail* Ouhhh this is gonna be a good one!!

[khero]

I know that you're redoing these lists for new subscribers but truth be told, I think you single handedly eliminated mic cupping in home recordings for the last decade or so with your tutorial videos.
Keep it up and heavy Glenn

[cowsdotricks]

As a musician, took 15 years to finish acquiring worthwhile home studio gear. This channel... what an aid. Thank you man!

[EyeSeven]

Anxiety enters chat as soon as you start screaming lol

[NorthGaReptile]

As a person new to home recording (and recording in general) this is by far one of the most informative vids I've seen.

[icestorm_rb]

Woah, Glenn can actually do some sort of growl! HOLY SHIT THATS AMAZING

[phillipzx]

This is one of the best (if not the best) videos I've seen on vocals. Excellent job, Glenn. I'm an old fuck who's gone from the "olden days" of 2-inch tape to modern digital recording. My "entry" into digital recording was using Atari 1040's and a pair of samplers from "Hybrid Arts" called an "ADAP." I sold them off long ago. I wish I'd kept one of them just for grins and giggles.

[ghul.nin]

i miss videos like this from papa glenn

i would like to learn more about the proximity effect and how it affects different styles of vocals (diaphragm vs nasal; scream vs sing)

[Lurklluciano]

Learned all that while going to a pro studio to record with my first band ahhaha I was never a guy that holds the mic's capsule buuuut the other things it did happen. Still learning how to record properly though. Im glad that I found your channel!!! I can use some of these tips :)) Rock on dude!

[DaleStrickland]

So glad to see that you're still making videos! I haven't seen your channel in awhile but I've always enjoyed how you blend valuable info with a bit of curmudgeonly humor. Keep up the great work!

[randytellez]

Dude. I generally/eventually unsubscribe from YT content creators for being too mouthy. But you meld your wit into the subject perfectly. In essence you crack me up but you make perfect sense. Keep it going as you certainly have much to offer from your experience and expertise. Thank you. 😎

[vjt-music]

I am of the school of thought that mics should be like claymore mines - they should have the inscription "FRONT TOWARD ENEMY" on them.

[mousepd]

LOL! Dude you're awesome! Very informative, once again!

[jaymantisgaming]

when i'm recording vocals i usually hold onto a second mic that isnt even plugged in and sing into it, just so my hands have something to do. it feels no unnatural to not hold a mic so it really helps

[snakobjacob]

What's left of the voice of my conscience after three decades of rocknroll, sounds, in my head, not unlike this guy. Love the videos!

[primee]

Ok, this made me subscribe.... Keep teaching like THIS!!! I tend to remember being yelled at, more than whispered to... I FUCKIN LOVE THIS!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[christiaantinga]

You know why I love your videos? I send your videos to friends who are in the process of wanting to record and produce. Some of 'em just love this. And... some of 'em can't take it. That last category; They don't have any self-reflection! I hope they will get used to listen and learn. Keep up the good stuff. ♥♥