JPF Home Page Forums Musician Gear and Techniques Microphone and Vocalist Forum Need advice on effects for vocal compression

I used to have this problem until I changed the mic. I rented several until I found one that didn't sizzle on the top. Could be the mic isn't the best for your voice. Some of the more budget-oriented mics aren't great for females with bright or silvery voices.

Plus I use a little mic techique - don't sing directly into the mic, have it on the side pointing towards your mouth with a good pop screen between you and it, and turn your head slightly away from the mic when singing top notes as well. So for example, my set-up is the mic is on my left side, pointing towards my left cheek/mouth with the pop screen. as I go up to top notes I may turn slightly to the right.

I don't typically use compression on my voice, just a little pinch of reverb. Most recording software also have automation settings where you can change volumes on a track as you go through it.

Others may have more expertise to offer, just sharing what I have learned so far