Looking for feedback
Hello everyone, I am new to Voice Bunny and am looking for feedback on my voice over application file. All feedback is appreciated. Thanks so much!
Charles
https://www.dropbox.com/s/19kgsvsm1ktnobk/Voice%20Bunny%20Application.wav?dl=0
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Hey Charles,
The audio contains critical levels of hiss/electrical noise throughout. This is probably caused by an element in your recording setup. Have a look at this post for more info regarding hiss:https://goo.gl/nlaCvU.
In terms of performance, there are also a lot of distracting mouth noises in between words. You'll have to edit those out and make sure are hydrated when recording.
Hope that helps,
-Seb
Hi Charles
I agree with Seb here. The noise is very loud and prominent all over the file so it's important to review how you're recording. Would you mind sharing which pieces of equipment you're using? It's hard to identify which element in your chain could be causing the issue, but we may be able to give you some recommendations!
I also believe you're recording too near to the microphone's capsule and with a bit too much gain as the voice also sounds very present. Try to reduce the gain you're adding on your preamplifier and record a bit farther away.
In regards to the performance, aside from the mouth noises, your voice sounds a bit pushed to the back of your throat to make it sound deeper. Please keep in mind that this may strain your vocal chords in the future. Try to find the most comfortable tone for your voice without making an effort!
Wow! Thanks for the feedback! I recently "upgraded" my closet, I mean recording booth, LOL! So I guess I should have done a more thorough shake down of my equipment before submitting. :( Live and learn I guess. It is a very quiet space much better than here at work where the AC vent noise is horrible. I do now hear the high pitch hiss. Currently my equipment consist of a Zoom H4n digital recorder (this is my primary suspect for the offending noise at the moment) and my mic is a CAD E100s. I have used it before and have gotten very good results. Its an older production model so it is very quiet. I also have a IRig Pre interface I can use with either my IPad or my Iphone. So I will try and do a recording using both the H4n and the IRig Pre so I can get a comparison of the two interfaces. The software I used was Audacity. The space is a walk in closet with one area that is treated with acoustic tiles, and the rest of the wall area is covered with clothes. The back of the door is treated with a 2'x3' section of acoustic tiles. I may need to treat the floor by placing a rug down on the hardwood. Thanks again for the awesome feedback!
Charles
Thanks again for the feedback. I do believe the hiss is coming from the Zoom H4n recorder. It doesn't happen all the time I think it may be something that occurs when the recorder has been on a few minutes. So I tried the CAD E100s with the IRig-pre connected to my Iphone 7s using the Voice Record Pro app. I think it sounds much better. Here's a link to the same script but recorded with the IRig-Pre and Voice Record Pro and then edited with Audacity (Still using the CAD E100s microphone). Thanks again for the feedback!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7aylx8kl2t4pkvt/Voice%20Bunny%20Application%20updated.wav?dl=0
Hi Charles
This file has less noise, but there is a new level of hiss that is also digitally generated. When you don't speak, the noise is not present as you edited it, but this also makes the noise even more noticeable when you speak. This, I believe, is because the iRig is also not a device designed for professional audio recording. The Zoom was certainly the one making the harshest noise at the beginning so I definitely would suggest you review the option of getting an audio interface. You can find great options for different price ranges so I believe this would make a big difference!
Now, seeing your treatment, I believe it's a bit too absorptive which is why the recording sounds very boomy. Try to change the angle in which you have your mic in the space and see if there's a way to record at a different angle. I hint the space is too small to adjust the angles, but give it a try. Another option would be to get a bigger stand and place it on the floor with the microphone just right in the booth. This could also reduce the effect!
These are all just guesses, but experimentation really does help :)
Hi Charles,
This sample is a vast improvement from the first one you sent us but unfortunately there is still a bit of background hiss and some words sound distorted. For example when you say 'to know MORE about the company' it sounds a bit clipped. I'm not familiar with iRig's options but if possible try lowering the gain on it. This could potentially solve both problems.
If distortion is not coming from the recording it could be caused by processing like compression or limiting.
-Seb