Hey Moritz
Thank´s for the critique!
Yes I know the digital camera is the reason why some words are hard to understand, I also got my sm58 for recording but the sound card on my laptop is crap and on audiacity it sounds like all of my resonance get´s lost. Don´t know why but untill I figure out the reason why I´ll have to keep recording with my digital camera. Thank you for pointing out my intonation problem! I am aware of it don´t worry.
I take lessons from Valerie Bastien (great coach by the way) and exercise on my intonation every day, so I am sure that it is gonna get better
I am passionated and ambitious so I am gonna be a great singer but it is gonna take time. I am sure it also took time to develop your voice. By the way! How long have you been singing???
I am kinda relieved that you are convinced of my voice so that I ain´t the only one lol just kidding
I know that I am a good singer but I know about my weaknesses and I am a hard worker, so the only things I am gonna need are patience and joy!

Thank´s again for your helpfull critique
René

You need a proper balanced XLR microphone preamp that gives you a line out, or, even better, a sound card with one. Otherwise, the quality you are going to get will be poor. You could get something like this or this.

Something like this would be more flexible.

Hey Alkis!
Wow the MIDITECH audiolink 2 really got my attention!!! Sounds like the perfect choice :)
Do you think the sm58 is good enough for recording???
Because I don´t really have the cash for a more professional recording microphon right now. I mean....that sm58 has survived for ages for a reason, right ;)

Dude! Sure 58s and 57s are the BEST mics you can get for the money. Professionals use them a LOT. They are great for live performances and recording.

Yes, that's what I use for most of my recordings. I have a condenser mic that sounds better but it's plainly inconvenient, as it forces me to record with headphones on etc.

Also, do not underestimate the importance of a good vocal patch in the software you do your recording and mixing in. In all my recordings I use a nice patch with compression, deessing, reverb, etc. The best way to figure that part out is just to play around.

Here is an example of what a difference the vocal effects can make. The same line completely dry and then with the effects patch I use.

It uses the following free VST plugins:

RescueAE - Signal modelling
Modern DeEsser - A pretty good deesser.
Modern Exciter - Makes the sound more lively by exciting harmonics.
Ambiance - A pretty big sounding reverb.
Modern Compressor - No matter what you do, you are gonna need a compressor if you're singing rock.
FerricTDS - Tape dynamics and saturation modelling.

Plus a bog stadard echo.

Hi Mosh,

Since I am new to vocal training, I dont want to invest yet so thought Id buy a cheap mic. I ended up buying Behringer B1 condenser mic. I know many people say bad things about the brand but it perfectly works for me and is well within my budget.

cheers,

Derick

Hey Man, I am a more or less professional studio engenier, little tech-freak, I own a shure 58 and a Akg perception 420 and I can just recomend you to buy a shure sm 57, for singing the 58 sucks, cause of the moveble head which makes some ugly noice if you move your hands much, but they are almost the same.
Get a soundcard wich gives you the possibillity of direct monitoring, or a mixer wich does. And then you can sing to your favour. songs on your computer haearing yourself perfectly.

Ps: I haven been singing now for about 2,5 years really for making music. Tried 2 years to increase my range and power to sing songs from Symphony X; DT, Maiden ... I progressed a little but it was like waisting my time compared to the last 4 months. Probably my voice got older and stronger, but also the last 9 weeks Isolation method helped, I was tryin 2 years to sing a D5 for certain song, but in the last weeks I increased my range from C5 to G5. And I am so happy that I`ll post next week covers from some songs including GETHSEMANE from "Jesus Christ Superstar" movie 1973

Thanks for all of your comments, critiques and information about recording.
You guys are a great help :)

René

Hey René,

i think the most important point to work on is, as already said, your intonation. I have the same problem aswell from time to time.

But it's a good cover i my opinion.

Grüße aus Deutschland ;)
Keep on rockin'!!!!