Submission rejected for excessive mouth noise? I don't hear it.
My submission was recently rejected for mouth noise, is there any way that I can get more clarity on this, because, try as I might, I just don't hear it, and I was really confident in this recording. Thanks!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y2xa84kip5om3ad/livingtalent.wav?dl=0
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It isn't SUPER noticeable, but I can hear the mouth noise as you speak. It almost sounds... sticky, I guess. It isn't at the end or beginning of sentences like most people would expect, but more during when you're actually speaking. I would say to maybe drink a bit of water beforehand, that may help. :)
-Matt
Hi Hayley
Thanks for reaching out. Listening to the file, the mouth noises and plosives are very noticeable to me. The voice also has a slapback echo which affects the proximity of your voice.
The mouth noises and plosives are more likely being caused by recording too near to the microphone and without a pop filter. I suggest you try recording a bit off-axis and a pair of inches separated from the mic to avoid this issue. Also, it's important to review the acoustic treatment of your space. It's giving your voice a metallic sound and making it sound as if it was farther than what it actually is!
Would you mind letting us know how you're recording?