Noise Floor/Roomtone check
Hi,
I am working on optimizing the sound treatment in my studio....
This sample reflects my current noise floor/roomtone without any cosmetics applied, would something like this be acceptable for a professional VO?
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/roomtone2/s-hKXqJ
Thanks!
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Audacity checks that sample at aboud -60 db by the way!
Hi Rafael,
Could you share with us a voiceover sample? It's hard to judge the room tone by itself.
Thanks,
-Seb
Hi Rafael!
Same comment as Seb. If you can share a recording with your voice over, it would be much easier to review!
Hey guys,
Thanks for your response, here is a recording with unaltered room tone. Is this noise floor acceptable for pro recordings?
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/noise-floor-test/s-YAj5f
Cheers,
Rafael
Hi Rafael,
Unfortunately, there is a high level of hiss in this recording. This is probably caused by one of the elements in your recording chain, most likely the recording interface. Try lowering the mic gain to see if it helps. Make sure you're not using a USB mic as those tend to have higher levels of hiss.
If possible, please share with us your recording equipment so we can assess it.
Also, make sure you check this webinar on hiss: https://goo.gl/nlaCvU.
-Seb
Hey Seb,
Thanks for your prompt reply....
I use an SE 2200 A II C microphone with a Steinberg UR 22 interface.
I think the background hiss may be caused by insufficient audio treating in my studio. Here is the same recording that has been treated with a simple noise reduction filter. I know that is usually discouraged, but could you take a listen and let me know if it sounds OK?
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/noise-floor-test-2/s-bf6oc
Thanks!
Rafael
In this case noise reduction is definitely helping but there's still some hiss. It's especially noticeable at the start and end of the file. With a bit of editing it could improve.
As always it'd be best to try to mitigate the problem at the source.