sample for reinstatement
Hello,
This is my sample for reinstating my account. I would love feedback; I want to learn.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Da8UFE-q67sJGPCzoUtv1hFEQ6fQ676V/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Sara
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Hi Sara,
Sounds good, there are only a couple of issues:
-Make sure to edit out mouth clicks and breaths.
-I'd filter out a bit of the low-end frequencies at around 80Hz using a low-cut filter. Also, make sure you record with a pop-filter.
Make sure to send us a revised sample so we can reinstate your account.
Here is my revised sample:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Da8UFE-q67sJGPCzoUtv1hFEQ6fQ676V
Thank you so much for the feedback and I hope it's improved.
Hi Sara,
Sounds good but I'm hearing a hum which is present in the signal when voice is present. If you used a low cut filter, what was the frequency setting?
Joe Brown
Hi Sara,
I agree with Joe, this sample has a lot of background noise/ hum which could be caused by an issue with an element of your recording chain (like a faulty cable, bad wiring, electric issues).
There's also a noise before "I love my hair", maybe a mouse click?
Is there a way for me to tell where the hum is coming from? This is a brand new xlr cable, brand new mic, brand new digital interface, so would it probably be something like a grounding issue with the outlets in my studio? Thank you for the help.
Hi Sara,
Hard to tell if it's an acoustic problem, or electronic. Couple of quick questions: Do you hear any low hum in the room? If not, is there a florescent light anywhere nearby? Try turning it off. If not that, it could be a grounding issue between pieces of gear. Is your interface powered from wall outlet, or via USB from the computer? If they both have grounded plugs, try using a ground lift adapter on one or both. hard to diagnose from a distance, but with that new gear I'm sure it's something fixable.
Best,
Joe
Thanks for the reply, Sara.
As Joe's mentioned, it is a bit difficult for us to know exactly where it's coming from. Nonetheless, you can try by plugging your devices into the same outlet and unplugging anything else that you're not using in your recording space. I suggest that because it might be what's referred to as "ground loop hum". This video is pretty good in explaining that phenomenon and some comments can be useful for you as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4famaQmWnA
Hope that helps.
Best,
Oscar
I've made some changes to my setup. Would you be able to take a listen to a new take?
https://drive.google.com/open?id=15Ew-nipzFo3pBZ29DQU20FXlBjk10_sw
Thank you for all your suggestions.
- Sara
Hi Sara,
I'm out of town without good speakers or headphones. Will have to listen Monday. Hopefully a Bunny Mgr can listen sooner.
I've not heard that hum anymore, Sara.
May I ask what change did you make? It's proven effective in my opinion.
Hi Oscar,
I did some EQ, as suggested above, turned off any fluorescent lights / noisy devices in the area, and added a mild noise gate.
Thanks,
Sara
Hi Sara,
Sounds good, my only suggestion would be to make sure you edit out mouth clicks as in this recording I can hear a few and this can be distracting for certain listeners.
We've now reactivated your account, make sure all your submissions and samples match this quality.
Okay, I'll watch out for mouth clicks.
Thank you so much, you guys have been incredibly helpful.