Feedback for Second Audition
Hi,
I provided an initial audition, but after I had accepted the "job" I had issues with my mic hissing. I couldn't get it fixed in time so I just submit something for the sake of submitting it.
I have a new mic now and wanted to provide a clip for feedback on the sound, prior to requesting a second audition.
Thanks
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hDgJobXwahJ6evQfqrSSPwYvLRz93XPX/view?usp=sharing
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Hello, Anne! Thank you for participating in this Community! :-)
This audio indeed comes with some issues :-((( ... Here's what can be done:
Microphone itself sounds good!! :-)
Could you please share various photos of where you record your voice? It is difficult to determine exactly what needs to be done from this audio... Thank you!! :-)
Best regards,
Oki
Hi Oki! thanks for the help. This has been a little frustrating for me.
Thanks again!
Thank you, Anne, for your reply! :-)
I see what's going on now! That was quite helpful.
Regarding the background hum, here I have isolated the noise for you. I hope this can help you identify this issue:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LlGeJxeOJmbZta15LCsjQYUDLdxz9T3/view?usp=sharing
About the boominess/boxiness... Are you by any chance voicing TOWARD the corner? That will give you quite a boomy situation :-(((
Your microphone must be placed away from the room's corner, walls, windows, and hard surfaces (desk, for instance). It's always better to set the microphone on a proper mic stand.
By the way ... is the ceiling treated acoustically?
Best regards,
Oki
Hi Oki,
I added a bunch more soundproofing to the room all over the place and I'm hoping the "boominess" is better now?
The hum is still very present. I can hear it in every recording. I did a bunch of tests tonight to try to isolate where the sound was coming from...but no luck. I even unplugged my refrigerator in the next room! haha
I have been recording to my Imac using a USB extension cord and this is the only thing left that I can think of that may be causing the humming sound. I ordered an adapter and I am going to try recording straight to my ipad pro to see if that helps.
What are you thoughts on that hypothesis of the cord for the hum?
Anyway... let me know what you think of the "boominess" in the recording below. I moved the mic to the middle of the room and its no longer on the table surface. I also added sound proofing to the ceiling and i have covered the door behind me.
Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fba_o_EBCtH2cQykWKE63THgWkYcFe08/view?usp=sharing
Hi Anne,
My apology for the delayed reply :-(((
I would upgrade the USB cables and see if it helps:
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/756501-i-found-several-ways-to-remove-noise-from-usb-audio-cable/
Argh... the boominess (or acoustic resonance) is still there :-(((
You don't happen to be recording in an environment with parallel walls, do you? Have you treated the ceiling?
BR,
Oki
Hi Oki,
My apologies for the slow reply! I received your message, but no matter what i tried i couldn't fix the issue. I decided to try an entirely new equipment set up. I think i finally have it. Let me know your thoughts. I'm really hoping to go for the second audition soon!
Thanks
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kEwe7S9CbRgS-XtCwa6kvg79ceQB-FUy/view?usp=sharing
Hello, Anne!
Whoa! What a difference!!! Now it's really beginning to sound like a pro-quality recording!! :-)
The recording level, however, is maxxed at -30 decibels or so... and that's way too low. Please adjust the preamp gain to see if you could fully utilise the digital audio's dynamic range (up to -3 dB). Please take your time to experiment around.
Thank you!!
Best,
Oki