Application Help
Hello,
I would like some advice on future recordings, not just for applying to VoiceBunny but for my YouTube channel as well. I applied for VoiceBunny and sadly did not get accepted. I admit I was a little too eager to apply and jumped in knowing little of what I was getting myself into.
The one thing I really would like advice on is how to reduce background noise in recordings. I have a Condenser Microphone SF-666 and it does help in reducing some noise but not all of it. I would like to know if there is a way to reduce sound without messing up my voice in the recording. Do I need sound proof pads? If so, are there cheap ones? Like DIY type ones.
Also, are there anymore things I should be looking out for? Like editing/processing wise.
If you would like the audio of my audition to give feedback, please let me know.
Thank you.
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Hi Lance!
Checking the reference of this microphone, I see here that this is a USB mic designed for online chatting. Keep in mind that these microphones are not designed for professional voice over recordings. Keep in mind that to make part of VoiceBunny you need a professional space with professional grade equipment. This is if you want to work with professional voice overs. If you have a YouTube channel, the level of quality you need will depend highly on the videos you're producing.
Thank you for responding.
What microphones do you suggest? Are there microphones that cost less than 100 dollars or even 50 dollars but can still get the job done?
Hi Lance
Keep in mind that professional voice overs do require a higher budget. This is because, to be able to produce professional audio, you would need a basic setup of an interface, XLR microphone and a pair of closed-back headphones for monitoring. You will also need to apply some basic acoustic treatment to the area where you will record to ensure you can provide noise-free recordings.
For this reason, I don't actually believe that you will be able to build a home studio with US $100. I've seen equipment for a wide variety of prices, but in my experience, to achieve professional sounding recordings you do need to spend a bit more than the cheapest available options in the market.
Your microphone may be helpful for your YouTube channel, however, for VoiceBunny and other professional recording applications, you may need a bit of a higher investment.
Okay, I'll find a way to make this work.
Thank you very much for responding and giving a extremely valuable answer.
No problem, Lance! Here anytime. I wish you the best in your journey :)