Feedback needed on audio quality to be reinstated
I would appreciate any feedback on this sample to let me know if it's up to par & if not what I need to change. Thanks in advance, Don
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I would appreciate any feedback on this sample to let me know if it's up to par & if not what I need to change. Thanks in advance, Don
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Hi Don!
First of all I think you have a terrific voice :)
A couple of technicalities. In general the audio is distorting. You are pushing too hard the compressor/limiter. It's highly degrading the quality of the audio.
Additionally, I can hear some room echo in your recording. Are you recording in an acoustically treated space? Your voice sounds distant from the mic, and with all the compression and processing you are applying, the noise floor is coming up, and the audio sounds filtered. Then with the limiter, the audio is just distorting. How much gain reduction are you getting at each stage?
Also, what equipment are you using?
Best,
Juan.
Hi Juan
Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. Here is my Mic - https://www.amazon.com/VO-1-Signature-Microphone-Voiceover/dp/B002SMYUFY , I have an Acer custom build Computer and I run the mic through a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface, and my software is Adobe 6. My acoustics are obviously lacking and I used the multi-band compressor on the sample. All compression and processing (Obviously too much) is added from the software. What would you recommend to improve my acoustics? .
Thank You:
Don MacKenzie
Hi Don!
I invite you to take a look at some of the content we have in the community, in this article you’ll find tips on acoustic treatment: https://goo.gl/vGqUIW .
Best,
Juan
Hi Don, what about looking into other microphone options?
I also found two other threads within the community about echo. You may want to look at what they've shared.
https://help.bunnyinc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/115000785824-Room-Echo-¡
https://help.bunnyinc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/360000008004-Tips-to-fix-echos-
I hope it helps!
Hi Don!
Thank you for sharing.
First of all, I agree with Juan Santiago in regards to the compressor. Please, toss the multi-band compressor all along as it definitely is not working as expected. Keep in mind that compression is a very complicated and tricky processor and it takes a long time to master. Also, built-in compressors (the ones from your DAW) are usually not the best and can even add some noise.
As per the acoustic treatment, there are several things you could consider to improve. First of all, you could take a look at how you're recording and the positioning of your microphone in the space. Wrong positioning can really damage your space, for example.
Take a look at the article Juan San shared and let us know if you try one of our suggestions!
Thanks all so much for taking the time to help me. I am building a sound proof booth as we speak (and ditching my multi-compressor software). It's excellent this is such a helpful community. My next step will be to post new audio samples in a week or two for critique. Till then, Thanks Again. Don
Hey Don!
That's great news! Looking forward to the samples!
Best,
Juan.
Hi all & thanks again for you support. I now have a Sound booth & and it's very quiet. I have new samples I hope you'll like but I'm not sure if I link to them here or upload them to my profile page. Could to tell me how to proceed, Thanks Don M
Hi Don!
Please share them here first :)
Hi all. I have a new sound booth & I've ditched the software EQ. Please review this sample for reinstatement, Thank You.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i11kjjlzgJKOY-PJB30PnhYDY_PMnBwW/view?usp=sharing
Hi Don!
Thank you for sharing the recording. I can pick up some things.
First, the recording sounds quite nasal and boomy. This is more likely because you're recording too near to the microphone and the capsule may be directed too much towards your nose. I suggest you record farther from the mic's capsule and a bit off axis. I usually ensure my nose is located within the upper part of my pop filter (which is usually outside of the main cone of the microphone) and having the main area of my mouth within the cone. This usually allows the voice to be captured to be coming from directly from your mouth rather than your nose and reduce the nasal sound a lot!
Hope this helps!