A little QC/feedback would be great!
https://soundcloud.com/amanda-mckibbin-ogle/voicebunny-aud-ogle/s-4IN9c
Thank you!
Amanda
https://narrator0.webnode.com
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https://soundcloud.com/amanda-mckibbin-ogle/voicebunny-aud-ogle/s-4IN9c
Thank you!
Amanda
https://narrator0.webnode.com
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Hi, Amanda.
Thank you for sharing your recording.
There are a couple of problems that I can notice:
1. Your recording sounds overprocessed. We always advise our Pros to get a pristine raw recording and avoid applying any processing to the file, as it usually harms the quality of the sound. Just make sure you clean up the audio from loud breaths and mouth clicks, by cutting out those unwanted parts and applying some fading in between phrases.
2. There's boxiness impacting your audio as if it was recorded in a very small space. Could you describe your recording space for us?
3. I can hear a lot of plosives and sibilance in the file. Are you using a pop filter? Try to play around with the distance to the mic, so you can learn what works for you.
Hope this helps. We look forward to getting your response.
Best,
Oscar
There was no processing nor effects added to this file beyond reducing gain on some sibilance and plosives. I do record in a small, treated space, and I use a popfilter. No compression, normalization or eq adjustments were used - it's raw audio.
Thank you for posting your comment here, Amanda.
Perhaps it was the excessive gain that was impacting the recording. Could you please share a new file with the adjustments we've discussed so our team can listen to it as well?
Best,
Oscar
My audition link expired. What would you like me to send as a raw audio file with the suggested adjustments? Will I be sent a new audition project?
Also, what is your recommendation as far as what level to set the gain? Should I adjust the gain on the interface or in the DAW?
Thank you!
Hi Amanda
As you're not processing your recording, maybe your mic's capsule is not ideal for professional audio recording. Can you let us know which microphone you're using?
Also, the recording sounds quite boxy and there're very strong reflections that are impacting how your voice sounds. This is boosting several frequencies in your voice which makes it sound kind of unbalanced, nasal and quite boxy. I suggest you check how you're treating your space and ensuring you're treating the reflective surfaces you have near you and being quite careful of not over padding.
Thank you for the feedback. I use an AT-2035 mic. I've been trying to balance the need to limit environmental noise in my recording space while still getting a quality recording that captures the best of my voice.
Do you recommend I re-audition? If so, the link to my previous audition has expired.
Thanks again!
Hi Amanda
The AT2035 is a very good microphone so the issue could be coming from the space. Also, which interface are you using? The conversion or the preamp could also be degrading the signal. However, I think you should first focus on your space and ensuring you have a clean space to record in. Having great equipment is important, but how the sound is captured will depend a lot on the space you have!
I recommend requesting a reconsideration only when the problems have been taken care of. We're here to check your recordings when you've made adjustments and give you all our feedback.