This document provides instructions for recording spoken word or vocals. It outlines the basic hardware needed, including a computer, microphone, XLR cable, audio interface, and studio headphones or speakers. It describes how to connect the microphone to the audio interface using XLR cables. The steps include turning down the input gain, connecting the female and male XLR connectors, and checking input levels on the audio interface. Finally, it mentions setting up the digital audio workstation (DAW) preferences and hitting record to capture the audio.

1. HOW TO:
Recording Spoken Word or Vocal
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2. Introduction
• Call me ‘G’
o Jyi is my name
• From Malaysia
• Interested in knowing more about my music?
o www.jyismusic.com
o www.youtube.com/jojyi
o www.facebook.com/jyi.official
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3. PART I: Basic Hardware Needed
• Decent computer
o MacBook Pro 2009 model
• Microphone
o Shure 58
• XLR cable
o Monster Cable
• Audio Interface
o M-Audio Fast Track Pro
• Studio Monitor Headphones/Speakers
o AKG K99
o ION Desk Rocker
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4. PART II: Connections Overview
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5. PART III: Connecting Microphones
• Things to note:
o Horrible feedback from monitors
o Avoid loud pops/sound while connecting (might damage your
equipment/your ears)
o Getting the right levels
• Steps to connect microphones:
o Turn input gain down (turn phantom power off for condenser
microphone)
o Female XLR is connected to microphone
o Male XLR is connected to audio interface
o Check for input levels (For M-Audio Fast Track Pro: achieve a steady
green Signal LED without triggering the red Clip LED)
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6. PART IV: Recording via DAW
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7. PART IV: Recording via DAW
Setting up:
GarageBand > Preferences > Audio/MIDI
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8. PART IV: Recording via DAW
Hit the ‘record’ button!
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