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Male Vocals (Singing)

3 style variations available

Professional live sound settings for Male Vocals (Singing)

Style 1

Pop/Bright and Clear

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-18 dB
Ratio:5:1
Attack:Fast (3–5 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB

Tightens dynamics for a crisp, modern male pop vocal. Moderate gain reduction ensures polish.

Gate

Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms

Reduces stage noise for a clean vocal channel.

EQ

Mid:-3 dB at 500–700 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High:+2 dB at 8–10 kHz (air)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 150–200 Hz (warmth, chest resonance)
High Mid:+3 dB at 2.5–3.5 kHz (clarity)

Enhances clarity and presence, tailored to male vocal timbre.

Style 2

Rock/Gruff Power

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-15 dB
Ratio:6:1
Attack:Medium (8–10 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:5–7 dB
Target GR:6–10 dB

Controls dynamic peaks for a powerful, gritty male rock vocal. Heavy gain reduction for intensity.

Gate

Threshold:-30 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:20 ms

Minimizes bleed in loud rock environments.

EQ

Mid:-4 dB at 600–800 Hz (reduce muddiness)
High:+2 dB at 7 kHz (edge)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 200 Hz (body)
High Mid:+4 dB at 3–4 kHz (bite and aggression)

Emphasizes power and grit for male rock vocals.

Style 3

Soul/Warm and Smooth

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:4:1
Attack:Medium (10–15 ms)
Release:Medium (120 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:3–6 dB

Smooths dynamics for a warm, soulful male vocal. Moderate gain reduction for natural feel.

Gate

Threshold:-38 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:30 ms

Reduces ambient noise while preserving emotional delivery.

EQ

Mid:-2 dB at 500 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+2 dB at 10 kHz (subtle air)
Low Cut:90 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+4 dB at 150 Hz (deep warmth)
High Mid:+2 dB at 2–3 kHz (intelligibility)

Enhances warmth and richness for soulful male vocals.