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Vocals (Singing - General)

3 style variations available

Professional live sound settings for Vocals (Singing - General)

Style 1

Jazz/Acoustic Intimate

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-22 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (10–15 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:2–5 dB

Gentle compression for natural, expressive dynamics. Light gain reduction preserves intimacy.

Gate

Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:30 ms

Subtle gating to reduce ambient noise in quieter settings.

EQ

Mid:-2 dB at 500 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+2 dB at 12 kHz (air)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 150 Hz (warmth)
High Mid:+2 dB at 2.5 kHz (intelligibility)

Warm, natural tone for intimate jazz or acoustic performances.

Style 2

Pop/Modern Clarity

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 polished, upfront pop vocal sound. Moderate gain reduction ensures clarity without squashing dynamics.

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 600 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High:+3 dB at 10 kHz (sparkle)
Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 200 Hz (warmth)
High Mid:+4 dB at 3 kHz (clarity)

Enhances presence and air for a bright, modern pop vocal.

Style 3

Rock/Powerful Projection

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 aggressive dynamics for a commanding rock vocal. Higher gain reduction tames peaks in loud environments.

Gate

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

Minimizes bleed from loud instruments like guitars and drums.

EQ

Mid:-4 dB at 800 Hz (reduce nasality)
High:+2 dB at 8 kHz (presence)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+2 dB at 250 Hz (body)
High Mid:+4 dB at 4 kHz (bite)

Cuts through dense rock mixes with aggressive clarity.