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I will do that and see. My mics, though, are not cheap. I'm using a Stam Audio SA87, which is a good mic. Thanks!

Sorry, but I don't know what other info to give. I have soloed it, which is how I discovered the issue. I recorded it a while back and am in the process of mixing. It seemed fine a couple of days ago, but when I soloed it to check it out, I heard some distortion. I also had compression on the track but had to turn it way down from where I had it originally because it no longer sounded as clean. I did not record it too hot, btw.

The vocals I recorded on a certain song were fine after I recorded them but are now distorting in a couple of areas. They weren't distorting after I recorded them, but they do a little bit now here and there. Does anyone know what would cause that?

I've had the WA12 for about 3 years, so it's not under warranty. At this point, I don't know what they could do. The WA12 sounds better than my interface. I just don't like the ringing it does on certain consonants.

I had the mic in a closet a while back. Same issue.

I've been looking at the Camden EC1. Thanks!

Suggestions for a decent mic pre?

When I record vocals, the mic pre that I've been using (Warm Audio WA12 Mkll) sounds like it feeds back with some consonants. I tried turning the gain way down, but when I sing certain consonants, it's like it feeds back (slight ringing). It's not the mic, because it does it with every mic I use. And I have a little vocal booth I made. I'm thinking it's the mic pre. Maybe someone has an idea of what the issue could be. Or perhaps a recommendation for a better mic pre.

It's working. Thanks for your help!

I will try it when I'm able to get to my computer later. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll let you know.

I've been using Melodyne for years. I haven't used it in a while though. When I tried to open it (CTRL + M), nothing happens. I even tried to re-install it. Nothing. Suggestions?

I just ordered the ARC system. I figured if it will help, then why not? Thanks for the suggestion.

What exactly is the K-system?

Interesting. Thanks, Craig!

That's pretty much what I've decided I need to do. With monitors, I hear all the bad stuff. When I use headphones and compare with reference tracks, my vocals sound as good as what I hear from the RT. But I'm trying to mix with monitors to try to get rid of whatever bad frequencies they uncover.

Thanks, John! I will look into it.

When I listen on the monitors, I hear every little imperfection in my vocals. But through headphones (and I have several pairs) I can't hear any weird frequencies. They sound good. So I guess I'll trust the monitors and fix all the frequency issues. That way I'll know they'll be right (or better).

One thing I need to mention: My original post was not about mics or vocal booths but about playback to try to mix. My issue is that I'm not sure if I'm hearing the mix correctly. Monitors have frequencies that sound one way, and headphones sound another.

I'm not ruing out anyone's suggestions. I may try a different dynamic mic, like a Sennheiser.

I have tried one, and they do work decently.

My room is 12x12. It's cluttered, and there are things in the corners. I did convert the closet into a vocal booth for a while, but to go back and forth to the computer and booth was a pain. So I constructed a vocal booth (not small) near where my computer is.

I put up three 6' tall panels (about 2.5' wide) and covered them with shipping blankets. Then I put acoustic panels on the blankets inside the booth.

I did not try it without the preamp. However, my U87 clone sounds better to me. I guess I just need to work with it to find how to get the best recording I can with it. I do appreciate everyone's input.

UPDATE: I received the Shure Beta 58, and it does not sound good with my voice and my setup, for whatever reason. I do appreciate the advice, though.

I'm using a Focusrite 18i20. For a preamp I'm using a Warm Audio WA12Mkll. I like it better than the Focusrite preamps. Prior to the Focusrite I had an SSL2. It was nice, I admit. And they have great service. But I needed more inputs.