Application turned down because of reverb PLEASE help me solve this- THANKS.
Hello all, thanks in advance for any light you can shine on my darkened path :))
I submitted my .wav file of my audition and this came back There is audible room echo (reverberation) impacting your recording. Please ensure you record in an acoustically treated space. If you already have acoustic treatment, it may not be adequate.
So I have been to other community posts and seen the tips for blankets, having a carpet in the recording space, recording in a small room and am going to make a new space with this in mind.
My questions are in regards to this recording:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4Zvsg0VDAST6CYN7dVHrP2CyPrIRxTC/view?usp=sharing MP3
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZhpkcnH08rgSj3SYksIvF3T1PxOuqG5h WAV
A: Do you think there is too much reverb on the recording?
B: If so are there any things i can do in Audacity to fix this and make the track acceptable?
C: Any other pointers
Again thanks very much for your help and advice
Simon
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Hi Simon,
Unfortunately, it does sound as if your recorded in an untreated space and there are too many room reflections. Software won't be able to help you on that, the best solution is to find a better space or acoustically treat the one you have.
The recording also suffers from hiss and there are loud background noises throughout.
I'd suggest starting with the acoustic treatment of the room as it's usually the hardest to get right.
-Seb
Hello Seb,
my mother was going to name me Sebastian Cornelius Walton but changed it to Simon James due to the Sister (Nun) who was her midwife, had a brother by my names!
So my should be namesake :)) Really appreciate the feedback, will have to work on that one and fix it.
Will look into carpets and putting up moving blankets and stuff and see how that set up works.
If you don't mind mate, quick question- Is it okay with Voice Bunny to give them a WAV file where I have taken out the background noise with post production?
Again thanks a bundle for your valid input
All the best Simon
Hey Simon,
Ha! Actually people often confuse my name with Simon!
So yeah it's better to avoid the use of post tools to remove noise. They often smear high frequencies and cause artifacts. It's better to deliver an unprocessed file. Editing is obviously acceptable (and preffered) so getting rid of distracting mouth clicks, loud breaths and background noises increases the perceived quality of a voiceover.
-Seb
Hi Simon!
I responded on the other post you have :) I'd suggest we try and keep the conversation centralized on one post only. Would you prefer if we replied here or the other post?