Audio Sample for Reinstatement
Hey there!
Please give my audio a listen and let me know if it qualifies for me to be reinstated back into Voicebunny!
Wanna get back to recording and doing what a love asap ;-D
Thank you!
Liz
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d786oyxnl20ac8f/Sample%20for%20Voicebunny.wav?dl=0
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Hi Elisabeth!
Thanks for your audio. I think you have a great and engaging voice :).
There are a couple of quality issues. In general, the audio sounds compressed. There is also a constant background noise, like a fan or something, that's masking your voice. In regards to performance, I feel it could sound more natural and conversational at parts. Maybe a variation in rhythm and intonation can make it more lively and engaging.
What processing are you applying?
Best,
Juan.
Thanks for getting back to me, Juan!
I used a light gate only. I did not use any compression. My computer thankfully does not have a fan and my noise floor was reading in at well below -60db, which is industry standard.
What would you recommend I try? Could this be a mic technique issue?
I'd love to send you a sample of where my audio used to be before I re-treated my recording space, just to compare how far the audio has come.
Let me know if you'd like to hear the comparison.
Thank you!
Elisabeth
For your consideration here is what my audio used to sound like...
http://secure15.com/OTk1ODkw/NjQ4MTA
And here is the new sound...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d786oyxnl20ac8f/Sample%20for%20Voicebunny.wav?dl=0
Could we get Angela's opinion of this as well?
Thanks!
Elisabeth
Hi Elisabeth!
Thanks for sharing both recordings. I agree with Juan Santiago in what he said. If you're not compressing it, maybe you're adding a bit too much gain and recording too near to the mic.
I believe it's caused because you're recording too near. This is made a bit more evident because the recording sounds very nasal and even filtered. There are even some areas that sound as if the pop filter was resonating which is a reaction to recording very near. I suggest you to position yourself a bit farther away from the mic and locating your a bit off axis of the mic. What I usually do, is to have my nose outside of the capsule's main direction. This way, the sound coming from my mouth will be picked up much better. I try to make sure my nose is a bit on the upper hand side.
What about we try that? :)
Thank you SO much for your fast response and helpful, specific feedback! Truly appreciated!
I have applied the given notes: I changed my mic positioning by sitting farther from the mic and being a bit off axis. I also lowered the gain.
Here is the new sample with the applied adjustments for you to listen to and critique...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o8tdtnvcw2qsbrx/Sample%20for%20VB%20Take2.wav?dl=0
Please let me know your thoughts and if my account can be reactivated! Fingers crossed!
Hi Elisabeth!
Unfortunately the sound is not there, yet. It sounds filtered, the frequency spectrum is unbalanced, there are no clear low-mid frequencies.
What mic, preamp, interface are you using?
Best,
Juan.
Dang it!
Ok, any suggestions on how to fix this?
Im using a Rode Broadcaster Mic, Focusrite Scarlett preamp and interface.
Angela, would love to get your take on this too :-)
Hi Elisabeth
Thank you for letting us know. I do have to agree with Juan Santiago with what he mentions.
I was checking this microphone's details and I see that it's designed for broadcasting and not for high-fidelity studio recording. Broadcasting requires a microphone that will not clash and/or pop when you record for which they usually are built to cut low frequencies to avoid any type of masking with other voices. I found a graph that shows the frequency response is not very flat which does make a big difference. I'm attaching the picture here (I took it from Amazon):
If you see on the right, the frequency response is more designed for broadcasting and to give the protagonism to mid-high frequencies. I am also reading here and it also says this is exclusive for broadcasting which is quite different from in-studio professional recording.
Do you have by any chance a different microphone you can try? I believe this mic is cutting a lot of frequencies which is not ideal for this type of applications.
Hey Angela,
Thanks again for getting back to me with specific feedback!
I just bought the SE Electronics sE2200a II C Microphone that Voicebunny recommends. Hopefully this will be the answer!
Fingers crossed and thanks,
Elisabeth
Hi Elisabeth
I haven't personally tried this microphone but I have read many great reviews about it. Our blog article was written by a team member that is very knowledgeable so let's hope it works really great for your voice!
Hey Angela and Juan,
Finally was able to record a new sample using the brand new mic I bought (SE Electronics sE2200a II C Microphone).
Please give it a listen and let me know if my account can be reactivated! Fingers crossed and thank you!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vaibhqbwp8ueq0b/Sample%20for%20VB%20Take3.wav?dl=0
Hi Elisabeth!!
This sounds so much better in my opinion. The voice sounds a bit nasal and sibilant though, so what about you try recording with your nose outside of the cone and a bit off axis from the mic? I usually record with my nose on the upper corner of my pop filter and slightly to the right of the main cone.
I believe that with this, it's all going to be great! :)
Yay! Thank you for your advice! You've been so helpful!