Neumann TLM 103
One of the most important pieces of gear in my home studio is definitely the Neumann TLM 103 mic.
I’ve been using it for all my vocals in the last few years. It’s a great condenser microphone which gives a lot of warmth to my voice especially in the higher frequencies. Combined with the Apogee Duet preamps, it records my voice and all its details beautifully.
In terms of digital software, my go-to for vocal recordings and vocal production is Logic. It’s the DAW I’ve been using from the very start of my music career. Editing & selecting takes in Logic has become a second nature as I work not only for my personal project LaMeduza but also vocally produce (record/vocal coach, comp & post prod) artists for over 15 years.
I’ve also been obsessed lately with all of the Valhalla DSP’s plugins, most notably Valhalla Delay and Valhalla VintageVerb. The ducking capabilities of the delay and its various modes help me build great vocal chains for all types of tracks. When delivering vocals I always send both my own processed version and the dry (but comped) takes, as this gives the producers I work with a clear idea of how I imagine the vocals to sound within the track. Other plugins like Valhalla Shimmer are FX I use occasionally when doing the more operatic ad-libs or whispered vocals, since it gives that endlessly trailing bright reverb which cushions the track pretty nicely.
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