Recommended Audio Settings for Rap Recording

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Bit Depth & Sample Rate

  • Record at 24-bit depth for high quality and dynamic range.
  • Use a sample rate of 44.1kHz or 48kHz (both are industry standards).

Bitrate

  • If exporting in compressed formats, use at least 1536kbps. (For uncompressed WAV/AIFF, bitrate is not a concern.)

Latency

  • Keep recording latency under 10ms to avoid noticeable delays.
  • Set your audio interface buffer size to 128–256 samples for low latency.

Other Basic Settings

  • Stay 5–10 cm from the microphone.
  • Set input gain so peaks hit -10 to -12dB (to avoid clipping).
  • Adjust EQ and compression as needed.
SettingRecommended Value
Bit Depth24-bit
Sample Rate44.1kHz or 48kHz
Bitrate1536kbps or higher (if compressed)
Buffer Size128–256 samples
LatencyUnder 10ms

These settings will help you achieve clear, professional-quality rap vocals.

Genx

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Genx

Born in 1982 in Japan, he is a Japanese beatmaker and music producer who produces experimental hiphop beats. He is the owner of Genx Records. Because he grew up internationally, he understands English. His hobbies are muscle training, artwork creation, website customization, and web3. He also loves Korea.

Website: genxrecords.xyz

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