HELP sit these vocals in PLEASE? (Clean vocals)

[Melb_shredder]

Hey guys. I don't get to work with clean vocals nearly enough, and I'm hitting a wall here entirely. Do you guys think you could help give some advice on seating these vocals in the mix to sounds fuller but less separated from the mix??

Thanks,
Chris

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/306055/EIT - Catatonic.mp3

 

[Turtlemod]

they seem too dry, mess around with some delays maybe?

 

[LeSedna]

I would raise them by 1 or 2 dB ? I'm not someone who likes vocal dominated mixes but that's what I would do.

I like applying a stereo delay on vocals, you can DIY with two tracks of delay with different settings. Then mix to taste/automate.

 

[Mago]

yeah some stereo delay can help, but I think you need to work on the EQ a bit to make them sit a bit better.
They are a bit dull and could be a bit brighter.
If you think that they could be a bit fuller may try to fiddle a bit with the low mids, but be careful with that...can lead into shit-town

 

[Melb_shredder]

Thanks guys, I'll have a muck around with it

 

[iarebrandon]

i personally think eq isnt the way to make them sit better. i just cut out the low end of my vocals and boost a little at 3 or 6. the a low pass at 13 or 14. i think it keeps them natural sounding. compression is where its at i think. and yea a stereo delay helps. and yea, they are a little quiet too.