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Post by thehightenor on Jun 4, 2022 15:53:58 GMT -6
Is anyone tracking vocals with the Bluey or is it a unit more for mixing vocals than tracking?
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Post by seawell on Jun 4, 2022 15:59:54 GMT -6
Is anyone tracking vocals with the Bluey or is it a unit more for mixing vocals than tracking? I think you could get away with it using the mix blend knob or if you knew for sure it was the sound you wanted committed. I use it exclusively in the mix stage here though.
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Post by thehightenor on Jun 5, 2022 2:44:09 GMT -6
Is anyone tracking vocals with the Bluey or is it a unit more for mixing vocals than tracking? I think you could get away with it using the mix blend knob or if you knew for sure it was the sound you wanted committed. I use it exclusively in the mix stage here though. Thanks. I’ve never tracked with a 1176, always favouring optos or more recently vari MU comps. A blue stripe 76 is a very definite foot print but I have read about people using them to track with, though it’s a big commitment sound wise.
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Post by paulcheeba on Jun 5, 2022 18:30:56 GMT -6
I used to track with them all the time but when I started getting better mics I laid off. I track with RS124’s on vocals now but mix with 1176’s in parallel.
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Post by Ward on Jun 8, 2022 11:29:29 GMT -6
I think you could get away with it using the mix blend knob or if you knew for sure it was the sound you wanted committed. I use it exclusively in the mix stage here though. Thanks. I’ve never tracked with a 1176, always favouring optos or more recently vari MU comps. A blue stripe 76 is a very definite foot print but I have read about people using them to track with, though it’s a big commitment sound wise. Try both. You'll be surprised at the results you get from 1-3db shaving with an opto and a 76 during tracking and still be able to do more in mixing. Or dare to be adventurous and go mad with compresion! It's pretty awesome what can be accomplished ih your mix when you're working with 'finished' sounds!
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Post by thehightenor on Jun 9, 2022 7:04:32 GMT -6
Thanks. I’ve never tracked with a 1176, always favouring optos or more recently vari MU comps. A blue stripe 76 is a very definite foot print but I have read about people using them to track with, though it’s a big commitment sound wise. Try both. You'll be surprised at the results you get from 1-3db shaving with an opto and a 76 during tracking and still be able to do more in mixing. Or dare to be adventurous and go mad with compresion! It's pretty awesome what can be accomplished ih your mix when you're working with 'finished' sounds! I might pick up a Bluey, the price is quite reasonable compared to some clones and it has a great reputation on the audio forums.
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Post by raddistribution on Jun 9, 2022 7:36:08 GMT -6
if you are using it after a preamp for tracking instead of as an insert on your interface for mixing, I suggest picking up a cheap inline pad for a few buck. my personal favorite is the hosa one with the multiple pad options. The bluey is calibrated and biased exactly like Chris's unit which is VERY different from other 1176s. This is one of the reasons Chris says this one sounds completely different than the rest. We find that the output of a preamp can slam the input and cause it to crush even on minimal input. I like the hosa pad because it allows you to match up the bluey to whatever preamp you like. I don't suggest using it on an insert though as it will cause the bluey to act less like the bluey and more like a standard 1176.
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Post by vvvooojjj on Jul 7, 2022 3:08:21 GMT -6
Bought the Bluey two weeks ago and been using when tracking vocals and bass. The mix knob comes handy as the compressor is quite colorful (in a good way). It's a cool sounding unit, so I'd recommend testing it if one is looking for a aggressive 76 alternative.
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