How to record good vocals?

[penster]

I want to record the best quality vocals I can. It is mainly for rock/indie stuff. I am happy to use the internal mic or buy/use an external dynamic or condenser mic- whatever works best.
What is the ideal location for recording? What kind of room?
Internal mic- how best to use it.
External mic- what works best. How to set it up and use it.
Effects etc what helps (eg compression, reverb).
Many thanks.
Mick

[Oldrottenhead]

i have a ton of mics at home but since i got the mbr i only use internal mic for vox, hold it in your hand at a 45degree angle to avoid pops clicks etc and if you are singing loud hold it at arms length if quiet hold it nearer. i tend to use fornylon effect but experiment with what suits you.

[Ferryman_1957]

Jim (ORH) is right. Just listen to some of his stuff and you'll hear how great it sounds (helps to have a good voice as well mind). The internal mic is great and saves messing around with external mics. I also like the For Nylon effect but I always trun the enhancer on. Don't forget to adjust the sensitivity as well, taking that into the "+" range helps get the subtleties of queiter vox.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Greeny (No longer active)]

I've only ever used the internal mic - and that's 300 'ish songs now. The BR has a fantastic mic that means you shouldn't need an external one unless you're really into the more technical aspects of recording. As ORH says (and he should know!), it's all about learning to hold it in the right way and getting the distance right. You'll just know how this should be done with a little practice. I favour the Onboard1 patch for general vocals, but join ORH with the ForNylon effect for rockier songs.