Voice Over rejected
My voice over was rejected for over processing and for 'audio lacks brilliance'.
I know for sure that I HAVE NOT added any audio processing. No EQ, Noise gate or noise reduction. The only thing I added at the end was a small amount of normalisation to bring up the sound a little to -8db as the recording wasn't quiet but I just wanted to be sure, 0.5 seconds of silence at the beginning and the end and minimising the breath sounds.
I double checked everything before I sent it off. Also, I don't know what 'audio lacks brilliance' means, I've never had that before and I've recorded for the same brand and style of script for this voice over client in the past and been accepted.
I was booked for two jobs that I just accepted but now I'm nervous to record them in case I get rejected again straight out for the same things.
This is the recording that was rejected
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah66pox43krmdms/Bongo%2066668.wav?dl=0
This was the recording that was accepted 2 months ago ( yes, there is noise reduction which I used in this, since then I've had new equipment so my recordings sound like the one above)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/omycni7tznaj0sp/Bongo%20xoxo%20new.wav?dl=0
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Hello Shernorva
Perhaps the overprocessing feeling comes from the way it was recorded and edited? For instance, at 0:14 "Bongo" there's a strange sound that could have been caused by a rough edit if you didn't use extra processing. However, I don't think it's a big problem apart from that cut and a couple of other editing points (you could end and start sentences by applying a more gentle fade in/out).
Also, remember to normalize to -3dB because it sounds a bit low overall.
Regarding the lack of brilliance, I think it sounds a bit dull indeed. It's as if the mic is covered by an extra layer of foam that prevents your voice to go through in a more vivid way.
Regards,
Oscar
Hi Oscar,
Thanks for your response. I try not to add anything at the end to my recordings as voice bunny says about not doing post work on the recording (keeping it as dry as possible). I always get nervous to add/ take away things because if I get rejected then it obviously goes into my stats.
I'll look at the normalisation, I edit with headphones so I do try and make the recording overall not too loud but I'll make the sound louder.
In terms of lack of brilliance is it my voice or the recording equipment? I'm coming off of having a cold, I forgot to add that which may also add to it too.
Shernorva