Studio Specs Check
Is this sample adequate in terms of background noise, clarity, and not sounding overly processed?
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/norte/s-qis0c
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Is this sample adequate in terms of background noise, clarity, and not sounding overly processed?
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/norte/s-qis0c
Thank you!
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Hi,
There's a bit of hiss in the spaces in between words and there are audible edit cuts, for example at 0:08 after 'serving'. A less aggressive way of removing noise in between words is using a noise gate, but setting it carefully so it doesn't reduce the noise to absolute zero rather reduce the noise by 6-10dB.
Hey Rafael!
I second what Sebastian noted and might add that there's a boomy/muddy quality to this sample's sound.
I'd try reducing the gain at the recording stage (pre-amp or interface) so as to rid your audio of the hiss (white noise) that Sebas pointed out before. I'd also try not to "ride the mic so hard". It's difficult to pin-point whether the boomy/muddy quality comes from the acoustics of your studio, a bit too much proximity effect or both.
In either case, make a couple of tests and figure out what's causing that. This sample could benefit from a high-pass filter at around 96kHz and the slightest, most controlled of boost with a bell around 1.4kHz, plus another very controlled boost at around 16kHz.
Whatever you do, remember that processing shouldn't be a crutch nor is it a silver bullet when it comes to taming an incorrect recording space: acoustic treatment and correct recording technique come first.
Héctor Adolfo Ituarte (VoiceBunny QC Agent)
Hey guys,
Here is a new recording I did recently, where I turned the gain down, and put myself at a thumb to pinky distance from the mic.
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/kwun-tong-sample/s-5s17b
Does it sound better?
Thanks!
Rafael
Hey Rafael.
I think there's still some hiss noise particularly noticeable in-between phrases. In my opinion the noise has even increased a little bit compared to the previous sample.
Try some of the suggestions that Hector has shared above to see if it improves somehow. We'll be here to listen to a new file.
Hey guys,
From my research, best practice for gain setting is to set it so your audio lands between -6 and -12 dB, do you agree?
Here is another sample with adjusted gain, do you think it sounds more balanced? If not I will try the noisegates Hector suggested.
https://soundcloud.com/rafaelmmiguel/norte-1/s-EvR2O
Cheers,
Rafael
Following up on this?