Sample Review
Hello,
Been troubleshooting my studio setup, wanting to know if the below sample would adequately pass the VB QC threshold.
Thank you!
Rafael
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Hello,
Been troubleshooting my studio setup, wanting to know if the below sample would adequately pass the VB QC threshold.
Thank you!
Rafael
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Hello Rafael
The audio sounds a bit boosted in the low-frequency range. Do you happen to use any particular plugin? Or was it that you recorded to close to the mic?
Between seconds 12 and 14 I was able to notice some letter on the edge of sounding like plosives...
Let me know
Hi,
The only plug-in I used is in Adobe Audition, denoise for room background noise and reverb. I'm honestly not sure what plosive you're talking about between s 12-14, I guess your ear must be sharper than mine :P
...Curious if this sample would have passed the VB QC test on a job audition as it is now?
Thank you!
Rafael
Hi Rafael,
I agree with Oscar, the audio has a low-frequency boost at around 100-120Hz which can reduce intelligibility. I recommend you try corrective EQ to fix this issue or record an inch farther away from the mic.
Alright, thanks for the tip... Can someone let me know if this would be been good enough to pass through the QC on an audition though?
I think once you've applied that corrective EQ or you realize that it sounds better when you record just a bit farther from the mic, it should pass without a problem.
Hey guys!
How is this adjustment in terms of sound quality. I tried to be further from the mic.
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/sample-01/s-HR9zW
Cheers,
Rafael
Hello Rafael
I'm picking up some echo in the audio. Perhaps you have some object which surface is reflecting your voice or there's a spot that's not been covered.
Try to find that weak spot and please share with us a new recording.
Kind regards
Is this better?
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/sample-01-01/s-nRrQ9
Thanks a lot!
Yup, that sounds much more balanced (doesn't have so much low-frequency boost) and doesn't have that much room echo.
As always, make sure to edit out any noises/clicks in between words as they can be distracting, especially in long reads.
Hey guys,
Here is another take where I tried to pay attention both to room echo treatment and editing out noises/clicks, let me know if it is better.
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/norte-3/s-nKrTe
best,
Rafael
Hi Rafael,
For some reason, this one sounds much more degraded by noise reduction. Make sure to dial that back as much as possible.