Speaking Vocals

4 style variations available

Professional live sound settings for Speaking Vocals

Style 1

Broadcast/Podcast

Compression

Gate

Compression

Threshold:-22 dB

Ratio:3:1

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 polished broadcast vocal. Moderate gain reduction for consistency.

Gate

Threshold:-40 dB

Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)

Release:Slow (150 ms)

Hold:25 ms

Eliminates low-level noise for clean recordings.

EQ

Mid:-3 dB at 600 Hz (reduce mud)

High:+2 dB at 12 kHz (air)

Low Cut:130 Hz, 12 dB/octave

Low Mid:+3 dB at 180 Hz (fullness)

High Mid:+3 dB at 3.5 kHz (clarity)

Delivers a warm, professional tone for broadcast or podcasting.

Style 2

Chest-Level Mic Speech

Compression

Gate

Compression

Threshold:-22 dB

Ratio:5:1

Attack:Fast (3–5 ms)

Release:Medium (80 ms)

Hold:15 ms

Gain:6–8 dB

Target GR:4–8 dB

Compensates for reduced input gain due to the microphone held at chest level, tightening dynamics for consistent output. Higher gain boosts the signal to minimize excessive fader push, reducing feedback risk.

Gate

Threshold:-35 dB

Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)

Release:Medium (100 ms)

Hold:20 ms

Reduces ambient noise and stage bleed, critical when the mic is farther from the mouth and picks up more room sound.

EQ

Mid:-4 dB at 800 Hz, Q=1.5 (reduce nasality and feedback-prone frequencies)

High:+2 dB at 8 kHz, Q=1.0 (add crispness without harshness)

Low Cut:150 Hz, 12 dB/octave (remove rumble and proximity effect loss)

Low Mid:+3 dB at 200 Hz, Q=1.5 (add warmth/body to compensate for thinness)

High Mid:+4 dB at 3.5 kHz, Q=1.5 (boost clarity/articulation)

Feedback Notch:Narrow cut (Q=10) at feedback frequency (typically 1–4 kHz), identified during soundcheck.

Enhances intelligibility and body for speech with a chest-level mic, minimizing feedback through targeted midrange cuts and careful high-frequency boosts.

Style 3

Clear Speech (Presentations)

Compression

Gate

Compression

Threshold:-20 dB

Ratio:4:1

Attack:Medium (5–10 ms)

Release:Medium (100 ms)

Hold:15 ms

Gain:3–5 dB

Target GR:3–6 dB

Evens out volume for consistent, intelligible speech. Moderate gain reduction for clarity.

Gate

Threshold:-35 dB

Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)

Release:Medium (80 ms)

Hold:15 ms

Eliminates background noise during pauses.

EQ

Mid:-3 dB at 800 Hz (reduce nasality)

High:+1 dB at 8 kHz (crispness)

Low Cut:150 Hz, 12 dB/octave (remove rumble)

Low Mid:+2 dB at 200 Hz (warmth)

High Mid:+3 dB at 3 kHz (clarity)

Enhances intelligibility for spoken word in presentations.

Style 4

Theater/Stage Dialogue

Compression

Gate

Compression

Threshold:-18 dB

Ratio:5:1

Attack:Fast (3–5 ms)

Release:Fast (60 ms)

Hold:10 ms

Gain:4–6 dB

Target GR:4–8 dB

Controls dynamic speech for consistent projection in theater. Moderate-to-heavy gain reduction for projection.

Gate

Threshold:-30 dB

Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)

Release:Medium (100 ms)

Hold:20 ms

Reduces ambient stage noise while preserving natural delivery.

EQ

Mid:-4 dB at 1 kHz (reduce harshness)

High:+2 dB at 10 kHz (presence)

Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave

Low Mid:+2 dB at 250 Hz (body)

High Mid:+4 dB at 4 kHz (articulation)

Ensures clear dialogue that carries over stage effects.

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