Audio sample quality feedback
So I actually haven't been granted to ability to be an actor here at VoiceBunny yet. I'm still waiting to be given a "test". But I wanted to have my quality checked before then to see if there is anything I can change.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AiYlu8Wb9-bYgY4fsQQ1sOGod1uc7A
This voice sample is actually me auditioning to play the part of Dagoth Ur from the video game Morrowind for a little skit someone I know is working on. My name is Grinters on that forum so that's you know... the name in the beginning. But we're not worried about any of that!
I'm just looking for assessment on the quality of my setup! :D
Any background sounds as clicks/keyboard noises obviously wouldn't be in any final recordings. I aim to put up more sound proofing and acoustic treatment, etc. I believe I can hear a little bit of noise, so I think if I lower the gain on my interface and increase the volume on my DAW, it might help?
My setup:
Rode NT1-A (and pop filter, of course), Focusrite Scarlet 2i2, regular old Windows laptop.
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Hi Andrew
Thanks for sharing! The recording has too much gain. This makes it hard to listen to and adds some distortion to the peaks of the file. I'd definitely tone down the gain!
I can also pickup some hiss noise in the recording. This could be coming either from your space or from a member of your recording chain. It could also go down by lowering your gain and using it at a healthier level!
There are also several plosives and mouth noises so more likely you should record a bit farther from the mic's capsule. Again, this could also be made louder due to the excess gain so there's that, too. What about you share a new file with less gain? It could help!
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! I've lowered the gain by 50%, so hopefully this new recording will work better! Please let me know! Hopefully we can get to a point where it sounds great, and I can become a Bunny Pro!! :D
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AiYlu8Wb9-bYgY4hqNdehdB-jP1qow
Hi Andrew!
In general terms, I think it's somewhat difficult to understand what you are saying. Perhaps you are too close to the mic? I also hear numerous loud and distracting mouth noises that detract from the performance (e.g 0:03, 0:32). There's also a slight room echo, like your voice sounds a bit distant and that also affects the intelligibility of the voice.
Best,
Juan.
Thanks guys for the feedback! I can see what you mean when I go back and listen to the recording again. I think I might need to do a little bit more acoustic treatment in the room. I will do that, and then I'll get back to you guys with another sample.
We look forward to it, Andrew!