HOW TO: Recording Spoken Word or Vocal

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Introduction •  Call me ‘G’

o  Jyi is my name

•  From Malaysia

•  Interested in knowing more about my music? o  www.jyismusic.com

o  www.youtube.com/jojyi

o  www.facebook.com/jyi.official

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PART I: Basic Hardware Needed •  Decent computer

o  MacBook Pro 2009 model

•  Microphone o  Shure 58

•  XLR cable o  Monster Cable

•  Audio Interface o  M-Audio Fast Track Pro

•  Studio Monitor Headphones/Speakers o  AKG K99

o  ION Desk Rocker

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PART II: Connections Overview

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PART III: Connecting Microphones •  Things to note:

o  Horrible feedback from monitors

o  Avoid loud pops/sound while connecting (might damage your

equipment/your ears)

o  Getting the right levels

•  Steps to connect microphones: o  Turn input gain down (turn phantom power off for condenser

microphone)

o  Female XLR is connected to microphone

o  Male XLR is connected to audio interface

o  Check for input levels (For M-Audio Fast Track Pro: achieve a steady

green Signal LED without triggering the red Clip LED)

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PART IV: Recording via DAW

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PART IV: Recording via DAW

Setting up:

GarageBand > Preferences > Audio/MIDI

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PART IV: Recording via DAW

Hit the ‘record’ button!

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