There is a specific process that vocals need to go through between being first recorded and ready for radio. I like to break this process into 3 main steps, each with their mini-steps. Once you can tackle these 3 pillars of vocal mixing, you will be well on your way to that radio-ready sound!

So you've recorded your vocal takes, and put together your favourite ones in your final vocal edit. You're ready to mix, right? Actually, there's one more stage that you're missing. 

This is the stage between recording and mixing that many may ignore...