Trying to remove the echo
Hi Angela & Juan.
I have added more sound proofing to my recording space. Please listen to this link and provide tell me if I have fixed that problem.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2d64agidix3dl53/Sandra%20Parker%20Tri%20C.wav?dl=0
Thanks so much!
Sandra
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Hi Sandra
I'm checking the file and there's some slapback echo that makes the recording sound as if it had an effect. It's more present when you speak as if you had some surfaces around you that were resulting in some extra reflections. Can you try making sure all the surfaces you have around are covered? You could use a carpet beneath you, for example. You could also try to change the positioning of your mic in the space considering the polar pattern you have and how your padding is set.
I can also pick up several mouth noises and editing clips. Please take care of that as those can be quite distracting. For the edits, it's a matter of keep an eye on where you are cutting and adding fades to smooth out the cuts.
Hello Angela.
Thanks so much for your comments. I have now surrounded myself and my mic with heavy blankets and a reflection filter around my mic.
I will work on mouth noises and editing clips. Please let me know how I did on this one. Thank you so very much for your time and feedback
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iughpqb5an4jokz/Sandra%20Parker%20Wintrust.wav?dl=0
Hi Sandra!
This new recording it's a bit better, but it still has this slapback echo in it. Which polar pattern is your microphone?
Hello Angela!
I am not sure, but the spec sheet that came with the RODE NT1-A says "cardioid polar pattern". I don't really know what that means.
Thanks for your continued help and support.
Sandra
Hello Angela!
I looked up the specs on my mic to see that the polar pattern picks up from the front and sides, but not the back. I am trying a few more things and will send you an audio to consider.
I truly appreciate the time that you have given me. I will become a better artist.
Thanks!
Sandra
Here is a sample audio after I changed some things in my space. I look forward to your comments.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4a0lok34rdqu4rf/Sandra%20Parker%20gratitude.wav?dl=0
Thanks!
Sandra
Hi Sandra!
Thank you for sharing this new recording! The echo is much better, I can barely feel it so I believe what you did, helped here! However, let me ask you: are you adding any processing here? There are some areas that are cut strangely which sounds as if it was being done by an automatic process.
Also, there's a lot of mouth noises and some plosives. Would you mind recording a bit farther away from the mic? I suggest you adjust your pop filter too.
Hello Angela!
I do not add any processing. I am becoming much more aware of my mouth noises. I will experiment with mic and pop filter distances. That should really help with mouth noises.
Perhaps the strange sound could be coming from the way I try to cut or eliminate mouth noises. I have been doing one of two things. I will either generate silence and then cut the offensive noise away, or I will select the noise and apply the applify effect (I pull the amplitude down into the negative range).
What do you suggest I do to remove the offensive noises?
Hi Sandra
Thank you for letting me know.
The best way is to adjust to your distance from mic/pop filter as well as axis. I would experiment recording off-axis and finding a different way to locate your microphone against your mouth so that these are reduced to the max.
Also, I don't suggest you to generate any silence or use any applify effects. It's better to identify the most distracting ones and trying to cut and fade them smoothly. Not all of the mouth noises can be cut and faded which is why they're so hard to control, but some of them can!
We have an article on handy tips when recording that could also help you control the mouth noises. You can read it here and try them out! https://help.bunnyinc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/205412970-Tip-6-5-ways-to-keep-mouth-noises-under-control
Hello Angela!
Thank you so very much for the advice. I will experiment with recording off-axis. That sounds like a very simple fix! And thanks for the link to the article. It is very helpful!
Sandra