My Demos Rejected
Was told my demos had noise in them.
Please tell me if you hear noise in my new demo please.
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Was told my demos had noise in them.
Please tell me if you hear noise in my new demo please.
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Hi Greg
Can you please share a Google Drive, Soundcloud or Dropbox link with the file or files you want us to review?
Thanks!
Of course & thanks for reaching back.
Commercial: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b9o5aqwxx79qk4n/Greg_Hunter_Commerical_VO_2017.mp3?dl=0
Radio Imaging: https://www.dropbox.com/s/28nbwfr53rf45iy/Demo_Hunter_VO_Imaging.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg
Do you, by any chance, have raw files you can share. The voice here is super processed and it's hard to identify how the voice actually sounds in the space.
Sorry!
I don't have the radio imaging raw files handy but the commercial demo raw reads are: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cdf72qv1pesgqxg/hunter_commercial_raw_vo_171109.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg!
Thanks for sharing!
The audio has a very high hiss noise in the background. It also has an electrical hum below it so my guess is this that this noise is being caused by your equipment. I would suggest you check your microphone, and interface and cables as there's something that is generating a lot of noise there.
The voice on the other hand sounds really nice. I would just say it is a bit bright but nothing that can't be fixed without changing your positioning from the mic a bit.
Hope this helps!
Hi Angela -
I have rewired my studio & now it is 100% silent.
Here are a few links to new audio:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xwvnxann1krn4z8/gh_CLOROX_180109.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s2jeoni2j4aybhj/gh_DRIVER_MOTORS_180109.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg
Thanks for sharing this.
The audio still has a lot of hiss noise that is very present. There are also many editing clips and the sound is over compressed. If you're not using a compressor, please lower the gain from your preamplifier as some areas are even sounding a distorted.
Can you please let me know which equipment you're using?
I forgot I uploaded the hard-sell processed for the Driver's Motor's spot - they want it overly processed.
How are you able to get the noise you mentioned?
My mic chain is: Sennheiser 416 - Aphex Channel - UA Apollo Twin
Hi Greg
I believe the Aphex Channel may be adding some extra processing that is degrading the quality a bit. What about you bypass it and share a recording? We may be able to pinpoint if it's coming from there!
These channel strips usually add some processing that could, eventually, add some noise. Not all of them but it could be the case here! What about if we try that. It may give us some light.
Hello Angela -
Here is new audio without the Aphex Channel in the chain - it's Sennheiser 416 direct to UA Apollo Twin.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w8vbvpim8s1lmmd/gh_STAND_AGAINST_SECONDHAND_180128.mp3?dl=0
Can you share with me how you were able to get the noise? I am not able to re-create.
Hi Greg!
Thanks for sharing this new take.
It sounds so much better without the Aphex Channel. Really. The noise is gone now so I'm 100% sure it was coming from there.
You can pickup the noise in both recordings but I suggest you check the Clorox file as it sounds clearer. The Driver Motors sample is very distorted. I couldn't listen to it completely because it was hurting my ears how distorted it is. I believe this is caused by excessive gain and compression.
I could pickup the noise behind your voice basically during the whole time you're talking on the recording. It's edited out on the silent spaces, but it definitely is very present when you speak. However, without the Channel the quality increases very, very much.
There's, though, a bit of boxiness which I believe it's caused from the space. More likely, your space is too small which is causing the sound to be encapsulated and sounding as if you were recording in kind of a box. How are you recording in your space? I believe changing the mic's positioning in the space should help.
I know what you mean about Driver Motors...they wanted my "hard filter" (that's what I call it) so I hear that too.
As for the space it's a 10' x 10' room with soundproofing in front of the mics but there are 2 computer monitors that may be affecting the box sound...gonna re-position to see if that makes the room more lively.
Thanks for explaining, Greg!
Please try that and share a 100% raw recording. I'd love to help.
I have re-set up the monitors & gotten the Aphex Channel Strip re-set so attached are 2 samples of that chain. Would love your thoughts. Really would like to have my profile active again. Thanks Angela.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nrm0zf09jj9sfrq/gh_SOUTH_COAST_EDUCATION_180312.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hplvmyi5eyca846/gh_TISSUE_180312.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg
Thanks for sharing! Unfortunately, the recording sounds has a critical level of hiss and sibilance. It also has some room echo that makes your voice sound metallic and distant from the mic. I can also pick up plosives which may mean that you're recording a bit too near the mic's capsule.
I suggest you review your recording chain again as something is adding a hiss noise that is degrading the quality overall. My perspective is that the Channel Strip is adding the noise as you shared some samples without using it that didn't have the noise. However, it could be something else.
Also, it's important to review your space. The room echo is definitely impacting the voice and giving it a metallic sound due to the extra reflections. I suggest you review how you have your absorptive materials set up and consider switching the positioning. Maybe there's a surface that is reflecting a lot that should be covered.
Hope this helps!
Hi Greg,
Thank you for sharing! Unfortunately, there is a lot of hiss and sibilance on the recordings along slight instance of plosives, you may want to try reducing the gain and moving the pop shield slightly further away from the mic.
Hope this helps!
I have built a 2nd studio & read the links below in the alternate studio.
Please let me know your thoughts on these.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tf9bc8xo9w0b5sl/gh_SOLID_GOLD_PET_180627.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j6ak594ynpwbegw/gh_NEW_JERSEY_LOTTERY_180627.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg
Thanks for sharing.
This recording has a very high level of hiss noise. Would you mind sharing the equipment you're using to record? The noise is too constant so I believe it's being generated by a piece of recording gear. If you're using a USB microphone, this may be the reason.
I can also tell that the recording has a lot of room echo which makes your voice sounds very distant from the mic. This is more likely because the acoustic treatment of the space you're recording is inadequate. You would need to review which reflective surfaces you have around that may be creating these extra reflections so you can treat them! I would also suggest you review your microphone technique. As mics have different polar patterns, it's important to be very careful of how you position them in the space to maximize them.
Hope this help!
That room does have more echo...I only use it when necessary.
I went through my chain in my main studio & found something that was not set correctly.
Now when I playback I see ZERO movement on the meter.
Please listen to this session (cut after adjusting the setting)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pj8tjtt539c2ecz/gh_CARVANA_180627.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg
The recording still has some room echo but now it also sounds quite processed. Keep in mind that we expect the recordings to be clean and 100% raw as per processes.
I suggest you review your acoustic treatment and make any necessary adjustments so the recordings are clean without the need of processing.
Hi Angela -
I've done more sound treatment to the studio so please give a listen to:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s9qp054nasv1jee/gh_IBC_180828.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg!
It sounds a bit better but the room echo is still very present. The high level of hiss noise is still present. In this recording is the mic coming in directly to the Apollo Twin? The hiss is really quite critical. If you're not coming through the Aphex, I suggest resetting the gain and adding it again little by little. The noise could also be coming from an excess gain from the twin.
Hi Greg,
I agree with Angela, there's a bit too much hiss in this sample. It's especially audible in between words. Make sure there's no processing that could be adding hiss. The Apollo's preamps are normally quiet so they shouldn't be adding any noise.
Also, there's a bit of slapback from the room you're recording in. This could be caused by recording too close to reflective surfaces or insufficient acoustic treatment. Try different mic positions to check if that helps.
Hello again.
I've had a sound expert listen to samples & please listen to the attached. We think we solved the problem.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gmykmuxo7fgp1ee/gh_TIM_NEVILLE_181002.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pvz454xjh6cb9v6/gh_99_TUNNEL_181002.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0blhmnrbu3dy984/gh_TVFCU_181002.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg
I find the following issues with these recordings.
The recordings sound overprocessed probably due to the use of a noise reduction or noise gate, and the hiss is still there (you can pick it up stronger at the beginning of the second file) Overall, the high frequencies are boosted way too much giving it a metallic, bright sound. This is probably a consequence of the filtering added to try to remove the noise. Also, the recording is not quite well edited as I could hear clicks/keyboard typing noises on some areas (for example, at 0:03 on the first file shared).
I highly suggest you fix the problems we've mentioned from the source. Adding noise reduction and filtering plugins usually damage the recordings more than helping them when the noises it's trying to remove are too strong and noticeable. My guess here is that the Aphex + too much gain on your Apollo's preamp is causing the noise. I highly suggest you connect your 416 directly to the Apollo and reset the gain. Add it little by little until the voice can be picked up clearly and under healthy levels.
It would also be a good idea to try another microphone just in case this one has a faulty cable. This scenario is not common, but it would be worth the try.
Let us know when you've made some changes. We'll be glad to give you more feedback!
I found a major issue in my studio that I have gotten fixed.
Here's a link to a piece after the correction.
Please give me your thoughts & thank you for all your feedback.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0s1ylui954v57l/gh_U_OF_UTAH_181108.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v4ys5itqx3q3dhw/gh_SHOPPING_CARTS_181108.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg, thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately, the room echo and hiss noise are still too strong. I honestly recommend you to review your acoustic treatment as well as the gain coming from your interface. You may want to review the treatment you currently have and also the possibility of adding extra padding on areas where you currently don't have any. Also, changing the positioning of your mic could help as well.
First, thank you for all of your feedback as I have now discovered another issue with the gain. Can you please test the following how you have the others. I'm really hoping to get my profile back & active.
Thank you.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n2tg8ms5buudv84/gh_PACIFIC_HAIR_INSTITUTE_181203.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vyrd7lpjo5iggqm/gh_AVE_COLLECTION_181203.mp3?dl=0
Hi Greg,
Unfortunately, these samples suffer from excessive room echo and sibilance. I'd suggest focusing on the acoustic treatment of your room or the positioning of your mic.
There are audible reflections from the room; this is usually caused by reflective surfaces like windows, tables or screens.
Also, the processing is negatively affecting the audio; it's too sibilant which makes 's' sounds very exaggerated.
Hope that helps.
Hi Greg
I agree with Seb here. The echo is critical and it really needs to be addressed. We have some resources in our community that could be helpful for you. I would mainly recommend you to take a look at the webinar we hosted on the topic so you can understand the fundamentals of acoustics as well: https://help.bunnyinc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/115000007524-Acoustics-101