Boxiness Rejection

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January 18, 2020 17:55

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Hello,

I received a message saying the quality of my VO had ‘boxiness’.

"- There is 'boxiness' impacting your recording which makes it sound as if it was recorded in a very small space. Please ensure you record in an acoustically treated environment. If you already have acoustic treatment, it may not be adequate."

I would like someones opinion on this, to help on this issue, please.

I have a room with accoustic treatment. Recorded using a Neumann TLM 102, Audiobox iOne device, Pop Audio pop filter and mastered at -3db.

Here's a link of the rejected VO:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ptrMuOoKNZldncvJbFO7Tm37aFclo0-J/view?usp=sharing

Any tips?

Thanks

Oki #938283997

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January 19, 2020 10:29
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Hello! Thank you very much for your time and effort! :-)

This audio sample indeed comes with unwanted acoustic resonance that sounds like you've recorded this in a cardboard box or something :-( Now, let's examine your recording booth to see if the following items are treated:
- Ceiling & lighting fixture
- Glass window(s)... treat with thick acoustic foams please
- Walls (Your mic is not set up very close to the wall, or worse yet, at the corner, ... is it?)
- PC monitor screen (please tilt the screen slightly so that reflected sound won't be picked up by the sensitive mic)
- Floor (please make sure it is well-carpeted)
So I believe it has more to do with room acoustics and microphone placement than the types of equipment used. Please feel free to post a set of studio-settings-photos for us to analyze better.

Thank you!! I hope things work out for you :-)

Kind regards,

Oki
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Joe Cullen Brown #3168004317

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January 23, 2020 16:08
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Hello Joao,

Another VO guy here who enjoys participating in the community. I hear the boxiness that VB is referring to as well. Oki had a lot a good suggestions and I concur that your equipment is likely not the problem - I think it's all about the room and reflections off surfaces around you.

One suggestion: if you have your computer keyboard (or laptop) on a desk in front of you, I've found it helps to cover that hard surface with soft material (towel or blanket). And Oki's suggestion of tilting the computer screen - or turning it to the side somewhat - can really help prevent sound reflections from reacing the microphone.

One question: at what distance do you face the microphone?

Best regards and good luck,

Joe Brown
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