I am having the same questions. I'm using a hard disk recorder for the first time and am not happy Especially with vocal tracks.
What effects do you use?
Do you use a compressor? Hardware or in the recording software?

Do you record it wet (with effects) or dry and add them later. Do you master your recordings.
I want the vocals to blend, they are either wimpy and lost in the mix or the mix is lost behind powerful vocals.

I record the tracks first, I'm using a midi file for this just so it is one less thing to worry about.
I use a condenser mic and have read some articles online about recording vocal tracks.

Anyone with experience that would like to share their "secrets"? Or do you just keep recording until you get it to sound right and not really have a technique.

The TC harmony M is getting me closer to a great vocal sound. I love this thing and I've only used it for half an hour.

[This message has been edited by mikeathome1 (edited 07-12-2008).]