Revised Sample in Need of Feedback

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August 20, 2018 06:48

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Hello!

I'm new to VoiceBunny and need to fix some quality issues that are present in my samples. Would you please listen to this revised sample, especially for any room echo or editing problems like clicks or pops? I would really appreciate an additional ear, before posting it on my sample page.

Thanks so much!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/197pR79C5QCQxjLwBraPQ65GRN0qE1v-A/view?usp=sharing

Angela Serrano #830202147

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August 20, 2018 19:28
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Hi!

The recording sounds very, very processed and the room echo is still very present. Can you please share a 100% raw recording with us? Also, it would help us to know how you're recording so if would be great if you can let us know which microphone, interface, etc. you're using and if possible share some pics of your studio.

Thank you!
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Jasmine Banks #360076136500

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August 21, 2018 15:50
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Hi, Angela!

That is a 100% raw recording. I did not use any effects whatsoever and did not process it at all. I opened up Audacity and recorded my voice at a level high enough to avoid using the normalization feature. I use the gain on my interface to set the level where I record, and it was turned up pretty close to the max level. When I edited, I only selected portions I wanted to remove by highlighting them and hitting delete, and if I needed a longer pause between sentences, I copied some of the dead air that I left at the beginning of the sample and pasted it between those sentences. The dead air was not generated silence, but just the recording of nothing for that .50 seconds before opening my mouth. I use a Rode NT 1-A mic, with pop screen and shock mount, connected to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface with an XLR cable. The interface is connected into my Mac desktop via usb cord. I record inside an isolation booth with acoustic panels enclosing the top and lining each side of the booth at the same height as my mic. I also draped blankets and propped pillows inside of the booth, covering the paneling and the exposed parts of the booth that do not have paneling on them.

Again, I appreciate your help and patience! Look forward to hearing your feedback!
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Jasmine Banks #360076136500

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August 21, 2018 15:51
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Jasmine Banks #360076136500

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August 21, 2018 15:53
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Inside of isolation booth with pillows and blankets draped inside to attempt alleviating echo
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Sebastian Torres #4601531158

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August 24, 2018 21:29
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Hi,

I understand what Angela is hearing, it sounds a bit too bright in the wrong areas. This might be caused by the mic. I've had some experience with this mic and had varied results as it's bright and not always works well for every voice. Luckily, with the help of an EQ you could tame those high frequencies (around 10khz is a good place to start) or try a de-esser around that area.

Hope that helps,

-Seb
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Jasmine Banks #360076136500

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August 27, 2018 14:06
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Thank you, Sebastian - appreciate the feedback.
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Angela Serrano #830202147

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August 27, 2018 17:25
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Hi Jasmine

As you're not processing the file, I believe the issue comes from the microphone itself as Seb says. I'm not very fond of using EQ for VoiceBunny recordings, but you can try adding and seeing how it works. I would, however, recommend you to try a different microphone. There are many other options that are not very expensive and that give amazing results to different types of voices. I am a big fan of Blue Microphones so you can try their Bluebird or Spark microphones.
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Jasmine Banks #360076136500

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August 27, 2018 17:42
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Thanks, Angela.
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