Rejected for Boxiness/boominess throughout, due to insufficient acoustic isolation.
Thoughts? Recorded using a Sennheiser MKH416 into an audient ID4 and mastered to -3db. I mean i guess i could have run a HPF over it but they specifically ask for no processing.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n3q3wp0fyl4sy72/VBtestfile.wav?dl=0
ALSO riddle me this. How can the notes request that it should sound EPIC and then a couple of lines later say that it should sound friendly and conversational?
I work through ACX all the time and have never had any complaints....
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Hi, Andy
Thanks for sharing your sample. That's some great equipment you have, but unfortunately, there is some audible room echo in your recording. There are some audible reflections from the room you're recording in, as if there wasn't enough acoustic treatment in your walls. Some of our clients are pretty particular about it so that's why we ask for less room echo.
Here you can find some tips on how to improve on that front: https://help.bunnyinc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/203461624. Sometimes moving mic positioning does the trick.
Regarding performance, it's just what we're looking for. We are aware the instructions need some adjusting to prevent confusion.
Do share with us improved samples and please know you can apply again.
Best,
-Seb
Hi Andy!
I agree with Sebastian's comments here. There are some clear reflections in your recording. As the MKH416 is such a sensitive microphone (which makes it amazing!), it can pick up any extra reflection very easily. I believe that aside from checking the acoustic treatment, you may also adjust the positioning of the mic in your space. Recording right in the middle is not the best idea as most of the reflections will basically converge there. I suggest you try to locate yourself a bit diagonally.
I'd also say you could take a look at the surfaces that may need extra treatment and, aside from covering them, you can also try to locate yourself backward or far away from them so the reflections are less noticeable. It may help!