Year: 2024

Let’s try the following solutions:

Recording environment

• Acoustic noise in the room:  Cover the walls and floors with curtains or blankets to reduce acoustic noise in the room.
• Distance from the microphone:  If the microphone is too close, the bass will be emphasized and the sound will be muffled. Try moving a little further away.
• Microphone angle:  Try changing the angle of your microphone to adjust how your voice picks up.

Microphone

• Dynamic microphone:  It has a wider directivity than a condenser microphone and is more likely to pick up surrounding sounds, resulting in a muffled sound. Condenser microphones are recommended for recording vocals.
• Pop filter:  Prevents breathing directly onto the microphone and reduces wind noise.

Recording software

• Equalizer:  By cutting the low-frequency range, you can reduce muffled sound.
• Compressor:  Adjusts the voice level to make it easier to hear.

Others

• Open your mouth and pronounce words clearly:  Opening your mouth wide when pronouncing words will help prevent your voice from sounding muffled.
• Abdominal breathing:  Breathing using abdominal breathing will help stabilize your voice and reduce muffled sound.

Yes, there is. It’s called comping. It involves cutting out the best parts of each recorded take, using crossfading and equalization to connect them together so that they sound natural, adjusting the volume balance, and adding effects to refine the overall sound.

Turn your experiences into lyrics, or get AI to write the lyrics, or maybe both?

I personally think a longer release on the overdub is more interesting, but it depends on the situation.

You have no choice but to fall in love with your own voice.

Yes, there is. But if it’s not a melody rap, you don’t need to worry about it.

If I were to do it, I’d record it in parts, because I’m not that good. If you can do it in one take, that’s the best, but if you’re out of breath or whatever, it’s better to record it in parts.

Generally, 16 bars is probably a good length, but it depends on the BPM.

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 : This model is very popular and offers great sound quality, affordability and ease of use. It features two XLR inputs, allowing you to record both microphones and instruments simultaneously.
• Universal Audio Apollo Twin : With high-quality preamps and real-time UAD plug-in processing, it’s suitable for professional recording. It’s a bit pricey, but it offers great sound quality and functionality.
• PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 : A good option if you’re on a budget, it has the basic features you need. It offers two inputs, a high-quality preamp, and is beginner-friendly.

• Audio-Technica ATH-M50x : Headphones with clear sound and flat frequency response suitable for professional studio use.
• Sony MDR-7506 : Long the standard for studio recording headphones, these headphones offer clear highs and precise bass.