Feedback before being reinstated
I have been a Bunny Pro for several years with all previous recordings accepted and with many very happy clients. However, I recently had an issue with an unacceptable buzz/hiss on a recording and had to reject a booking to allow me to fix the problem. I believe I have now remedied the fault but, instead of simply uploading a new sound file and putting it through their Quality Control system, VoiceBunny now wants the file to be uploaded and assessed within this forum before I can be 'reinstated'...?!
It seems such an over-complicated and long-winded process, but here's the link. Any feedback would be welcome, especially from Angela and the VB QC team...
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Hi Geoff,
I think that the file sounds great. I've been waiting a month to be re-instated. I've been waiting over a week just to have my last sample listened to. I hope you don't have to wait as long.
Good luck,
Adam
Hi Geoff!
Thanks for sharing in our community. I think your quality has improved compared to your last deliverable. In the sample the room echo is no longer there. I do feel the audio is over-compressed. What processing are you adding to the chain? I like the way it lifts up your voice, but I think it's being too aggressive and it's degrading the quality of the audio. How much gain reduction are you getting from the compressor and/or limiter?
There's a constant loud noise that may be being amplified by the compressor, too.
It'd be great to listen to a raw take to hear your setup and recording space better, and we can continue working from there!
Best,
Juan
Juan! Are you listening to the right recording and replying to the right voice artist??
You say you "think your quality has improved compared to your last deliverable". What are you comparing it to?
I've never had a 'last deliverable'....there is no echo from an earlier sample and never has been on any earlier recordings (all previous recordings have been accepted by voice bunny and the clients).
The only sample you could have heard is the one that is currently on 'soundcloud'....and there's no echo on that one! I'm not using any processing, i'm not using compressors or limiters and there's no 'loud noise' anywhere on that track!
I suggest you double-check the sample/file/voice artist again and reply to the correct one next time!
Geoff
Hi Geoff,
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough on my previous post. I meant to the last project you did with us back in Nov 2017 (deliverable 981447). The voice of the sample (the one on soundcloud you shared above) sounds much clearer than on the project. I still feel we can achieve a cleaner take.
What mic are you using? Maybe try recording a bit farther away from the mic to reduce the amount of energy that's hitting the capsule.
Are you applying any processing? compressor, EQ, limiter?
The more information we have, the better understanding of the situation.
Best,
Juan.
Hi Geoff!
I'm sorry it took me some time to get back to you here.
I agree with Juan's last comment here. I do believe it sounds quite clear, but I find some issues in it. Let me point them out separately so my comment is clearer.
1. The recording sounds quite boomy. There could be various reasons for this, but my best guess is that you may be recording a bit too near to the mic's capsule as there are several soft plosives as well. I suggest you try recording a bit farther away from the mic, 1 - 2 inches can do the trick on these cases!
2. There are many mouth noises. This could also be a byproduct of recording too near or without being properly hydrated. Mouth noises can be a bit tricky, but there are several tips you can try to reduce them as much as you can. We have an article on the topic, so you may want to take a look at it! My favorite thing to do, is to have room temperature water with me at all times as well as take a bite of a green apple right before I hit the booth. You can check all the tips here: https://goo.gl/ZEb7CA
3. There are some editing clips throughout the recording. I believe this is caused by the lack of proper fading when you make cuts. This can be easily fixed by making sure you add fades both in and out on your cuts that are long enough to make the transition smooth. I suggest you try making your fades a tad longer next time!
I'd also like to know more information on your setup like Juan requested. Your mic, interface, pre-amps, channel strips, etc. would be very useful to know!
https://soundcloud.com/geoffallenaudio/vb-test-2
Hi Geoff
Thanks for sharing. I find the following issues with this recording.
1. The edits are very harsh and create several clicks. Make sure you always use fade in/out when you're cutting the files to make the cuts smoother and natural. This way, it creates several problems and cuts the flow of the voice over.
2. There's too much gain on this file. I believe you should reset the gain and start adding it little by little until you're recording with healthy levels. I usually suggest you keep your knob around 12-o'clock on your interface. If you need more, maybe you need to review if your microphone requires more gain than what your preamp can provide.
3. The recording sounds quite sibilant and with a lot of mouth noises. I believe this is because you're recording too near to the microphone's capsule (which can also be boosted by the gain) as there are also many plosives.
There's no hiss nor room echo so I believe that fixing the above points will do the trick!