Use a de-esser before EQ to avoid accentuating sibilance
Problem: harsh sibilance accentuated by EQ
Sibilance can be exaggerated by high-frequency EQ boosts, so it's important to address it first. By using a de-esser before applying EQ, you remove harsh sibilant frequencies (typically around 5-8kHz) and prevent them…
Mistake: Not tilting the mic down to reduce sibilance and capture chest warmth
Problem: sibilance issues, lack of vocal warmth
Tilting the microphone down by 10 degrees reduces sibilance (harsh high-end 'S' sounds) while capturing more warmth from the singer's chest. Tilting up emphasizes sibilance and high-end transients, which can make vocals…
Apply de-essing during mastering
Problem: sibilance, vocal harshness
The speaker explicitly mentions de-essing as part of the mastering process. This addresses sibilance issues that may have been overlooked during mixing, ensuring vocal clarity without affecting the overall frequency…
Use restoration first to remove noise, rambles, sibilance, and mod clicks
Restoration should be the first step in vocal processing to eliminate unwanted artifacts before applying other effects. Tools like LanderRox DS can target specific frequencies (e.g., sibilance) with compression.…