Contest rejected
Mi recording for AJAX SPANISH (CONTEST) was rejected for this reason:
- There is an audible room echo (reverberation) impacting your recording.
But it was recorded inside an IsoVox 2 and it sounds completely dry. Can I get a clarification of this rejection, please?
https://soundcloud.com/bokudebuko/ajax/s-eouCv
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Thank you for sharing, Miguel.
First of all, I think your voice is great. Good performance and intonation. However, I think there's a slight reverberation in the file as well.
I was able to notice it particularly clear at the very beginning ("nO..." 0:01) and with the word "Ajax..." at 0:06. The vowels are, in my opinion, the part in which you notice the reverb.
Did you have anything else inside the IsoVox? A screen of some device or maybe the mic-stand might have caused the reflections.
Hope that helps.
Oscar
Well... I still think there's no reverb at all, and I'm listening on my K141 headphones, full volume. The only thing I can hear is, maybe, a very, very slight bass resonance, but no reflection. But, well, I guess there's nothing I can do about your criteria and how you enforce them. I've been recording for Bunny covering my head with blankets and towels with the microphone directly in front of the computer screen (few things are more reflecting than that) for years, almost always without complain. Now that I've decided to invest in better equipment, this... I really hope Bunny's QA criteria and/or enforcement improves and let me continue working with you, because I have to admit this has been a little frustrating.
You are actually right, Miguel.
My mistake. I meant resonance, not reverberation. Nonetheless, it is present so that's the issue I found.
We're thrilled to have you onboard, so thank you for all the hard work.
Best,
Oscar
OK, but then I've received the wrong reason for the dismissal of my recording, as it was "room echo (reverberation)" the reason originally given, and then you asked if I had anything inside the IsoBox that may have caused the "reflections"... I won't dwell on it, but I hope Bunny's QA improves and gives accurate information (this is not the first time), as our (VO talents') time (and money) depends on it.