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James and Gary discuss vocal EQ and microphone placement to achieve clear and natural sounding vocals.

In Episode 137, James and Gary discuss vocal EQ (equalization) and microphone placement — what boosting and cutting particular frequencies can do to a vocal, how different mics and mic placement affect the vocal, how to achieve an overall natural sounding and clear result, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsound...

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DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, Shure

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