Groove3 – Pensados Strive: Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado (TUTORIAL)

By | October 22, 2025

 

Release Year: 2016
Producer: Pensados ​​Strive
Producer’s Website: www.groove3.com/Pensados-Strive/Recording-Vocals-with-Dave-Pensado
Author: Dave Pensado
Duration: 02:32:59
Type of Material: Video Lesson
Language: English

  • 2.77 GB

Description: Welcome to Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado, a complete, in-depth course that provides viewers with everything they need to know to take their vocals to the next level. This course was created for both bedroom recording enthusiasts and those already working in a professional studio. Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado was created for both the enthusiast recording in their bedroom and the person already working in a professional studio. Whether interested in recording vocals, learning about how microphones work, or fixing and mixing vocals, Dave takes us on an easy-to-follow, deep dive through this course.
As part of the Strive series, Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado covers the gamut of what one needs to learn, incorporate, and execute to make their vocals the best. Dave goes over many different faces of recording vocals, including how microphones work, proper setup and all that entails, preparation for vocal sessions, and utilizing the best signal chain when recording. Throughout this course, you will observe an actual vocal recording session with Dave’s mix assistant Leandro Hidalgo, how to fix any problems after your session with Grammy-nominated mixer Bob Horn, and how to get the final mix done by Dave himself.
Dave Pensado is not only one of the recording industry’s preeminent mix engineers, but also the most-watched online teacher of audio in the world. With multiple Grammy nominations and wins under his belt, Dave has had an astounding career. Christina Aguilera, Pink, Shakira, Beyonce, Flo Rida, Afrojack, Frank Ocean, and more are a fraction of the superstars who keep Dave on speed dial. From pop to hip hop, country to Latin, and R&B to alternative, Dave’s special niche is making radio-friendly records while enhancing artistic intent. His online television series, Pensado’s Place, is seen in over 150 countries, and over 100 schools use the show as a teaching tool.
So if you’re ready to power up your vocal recording, watch Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado today!

Content :
Introduction
1:02 Tutorial 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 – Understanding Microphones
0:13 Tutorial 2 Introduction
4:20 Tutorial 3 Understanding Microphones
2:37 Tutorial 4 How a Microphone Works
2:20 Tutorial 5 Microphone Settings & Uses
Chapter 2 – How to Set Up Microphones
0:13 Tutorial 6 Introduction
3:02 Tutorial 7 Windscreens, Shockmounts, & Pop Filters
2:14 Tutorial 8 Gobos & Room Acoustics
6:42 Tutorial 9 Mic Selection
Chapter 3 – Before Starting
0:21 Tutorial 10 Introduction
3:21 Tutorial 11 Making a Vocalist Comfortable
2:55 Tutorial 12 Planning for the Session
3:26 Tutorial 13 Headphones
4:53 Tutorial 14 Knowing How to Get a Great Vocal
Chapter 4 – Vocal Recording Chain
0:31 Tutorial 15 Introduction
2:58 Tutorial 16 Mic Pre
3:38 Tutorial 17 Compressors
3:09 Tutorial 18 EQ
Chapter 5 – Recording a Vocal
0:31 Tutorial 19 Introduction
8:53 Tutorial 20 The Vocal Session
15:23 Tutorial 21 Sit Down with Esthero
Chapter 6 – Fixing Problems
0:33 Tutorial 22 Introduction
5:20 Tutorial 23 VocAlign
11:57 Tutorial 24 Melodyne
Chapter 7 – Mixing Vocals
0:12 Tutorial 25 Introduction
12:39 Tutorial 26 Mixing Esthero
5:03 Tutorial 27 Breaking Down Rap Vocals Part 1
6:53 Tutorial 28 Breaking Down Rap Vocals Part 2
6:16 Tutorial 29 Breaking Down Rap Vocals Part 3
Chapter 8 – Wrapping Up
0:17 Tutorial 30 Introduction
9:01 Tutorial 31 De-Essing
14:44 Tutorial 32 Mid-Side EQ
4:33 Tutorial 33 Comping
2:49 Tutorial 34 Wrap Up

Example files: none
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1920×1080, 16:9, 29.938 fps, 2322 kbps
Audio: AAC, 48.0 kHz, 256 kbps, 2 channels


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