Reactivating account
Hi! Could you please let me know if this sample is OK? I'd like to reactivate my account and get some new samples up. Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=192JNYDe3ZSGPP-OHplVwdOpgRQfkEVMg
Claire.
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Thank you for sharing your work, Claire.
Your sample is great in terms of performance.
I would suggest you check your pop filter, as I'm hearing lots of plosives throughout the recording.
Have you used any compressor, noise reduction or perhaps a limiter? Or was it just too much gain maybe?
We prefer raw audio files that show the real results of the recording and leave our clients room to manipulate the audio, should they need to do it.
Best,
Oscar
Thanks Oscar! I think it was my mic levels. Is this better?
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nUw7qktXvYPjkSMF3WI6WvXEKiOglFXe
Thank you, Claire.
It is indeed better in terms of plosives.
However, I've noticed some background noise throughout the audio. It's a strange noise that I don't really know how to describe. Perhaps as if you were recording on real tape, and the tape was rolling? :) Could you turn the volume up and see if you're able to hear what I'm hearing?
Let me know your thoughts
Yep! I think I got it... I think it was coming from a lightbulb in the next room. Ok. How's this?
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10vaJLOV2BOZD1Qc_HFO8cVJvUR8JVWxt
May I ask what microphone are you using?
Because I'm still noticing a little bit of background noise there. You're either giving it too much gain, or your mic is really sensitive.
Also, please clean up the audio from undesired loud breaths and mouth noises.
Best,
Oscar
I'm using an AT2020+ with condenser... I switched it out and it made a strange rattle sound. Maybe that is it! My spare doesn't make that sound so hopefully this will be better.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MSxOFEssqKN5qi3RaPvJ9DZjqTNWkvRY
I've normalized to -3db. That's usually when I find the background noise really picks up. It's a requirement though, for samples, right? That they are normalized?
Hi Claire,
Unfortunately, there's still hiss noise in this one. We advise against using USB microphones as they can introduce noise and may not be so effective for professional VO work. I'd try reducing the gain even more, but if that doesn't work I'd suggest getting a separate recording interface + mic. The 2020 can yield great results, but not the USB version.
Hi Sebastian,
Thanks for the advice on the mic. I have an upgrade planned. After a few listens though, I've concluded the hiss was particularly bad due to some heavy rain. (Rain in Los Angeles! Who knew?)
Could you please give me your feedback on these?
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UrZ2jwrwprcxcsBe8Hq7zCtlSE1FYjRo
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-TLrvX_CaPLptd4cj1kEo7gfQcLVYozJ
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ut_YMLtaRFgLMS_eL1s7zuJNQ0g4vqAk
Thank you for your time!
Claire.
Thank you for sharing, Claire.
I'm really sorry to nag about this again, but I'm still able to pick up that hiss noise, although perhaps a little bit quieter.
In case you have not swapped mics, I think it would be a good idea to do so because otherwise, the problem will probably remain there. Try to get a condenser mic that's powered through an XLR cable.
Hope that helps!
Best,
Oscar
I agree with Oscar. Also, you could try adding a noise gate to lower the level of this noise in between words.
Hi guys!
I'm back. With a new microphone. She was spendy, I hope she was worth it! Here's a sample. I'd love your feedback!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1i5MGuoArmXmv8OUlU6dgDnQIEdsVjg8y
Thanks, Claire.
Hi Claire,
There's definitely less hiss/noise in this one, sounds good! Make sure to update all your samples so they all match this quality and delete all the old ones.
We've now reactivated your account.