Audio rejected
Hello, my audition was rejected.
- Your recording is over-processed, which is impacting the quality of the deliverable.
I was hoping I could get some direct feedback, because the file was exported straight out.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvwvODXbXEJAggKIdV3GTDUwhmee
Thank you!
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Hey, Yann!
Thank you for dropping by, we appreciate your interest! Could you please upload the audition file? In the recording you've shared with us, I can pick up some echo and digital artifacting in the transients of your voice, which are usually the result of noise reduction/suppression. Also, it'd be super helpful if you could share a clear photo of your recording space, a detailed description of your recording gear, and DAW settings so that we may figure this out promptly.
Cheers!
- Héctor Adolfo Ituarte (Bunny Studio QC Agent)
Hello Hector,
Thank you for the reply. I did a new recording today that sounds cleaner if you could please tell me if this new one would acceptable.
New recording: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvwvODXbXEJAggSVvNZcxAv9KnDI
original : https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvwvODXbXEJAggWd5S2JtaJ_LAZz
I think I just needed some adjustment on my interface and software.
Thank you,
Yann.
Hey, Yann!
That sounds so much better, cheers! I applied three simple processes to your recording, to fix a bit of your room tone, levels evenness, and white noise/room noise/mouth noise:
1) Noise Gate - Dial a noise gate at a threshold of 38 dB (with the fastest attack/release settings) to take care of the slight room noise/hiss and low amplitude noises.
2) EQ - Cut everything under 70 Hz, boost your 100 Hz range by .8 dB, boost your 2,400 Hz range by .7 dB, and the 12,000 Hz range by 1.2 dB (or less depending on your EQ's Q/range per octave).
3) Leveling - This can be achieved through manual manipulation of amplitude on certain parts of the waveform or through automation, whatever comes easier for your workflow/project at hand; normalize to -3 dBFS Peak Level afterward.
(Extra credit) - Delete audible clicks and pops from mouth noise, hesitation/stutter, etc.
If you analyze and compare both waveforms (with spectral editing preferably) what can you notice? Can you hear your voice as more present and clearer?
Hopefully, these tips will help you to figure out a standard processing chain for all your recordings! Don't be a stranger and let us know what you think and how did the suggestions go.
Keep up the good work!