Why was my submission rejected?
Seeking some feedback on my application demo that was submitted recently. The link can be found below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rdfwu8wJJ-p9467UpZMs4TphR7mLSMHV/view?usp=sharing
I was advised that it did not seem that I was recording with professional equipment. Could I have some insight on anything I can improve on? Or to have some insight into what you're looking for in a similar read/project.
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Hello Nicholas!! How are you??
Thanks a lot for reaching out :). We are happy to help you.
I was listening to your audio and I can notice several issues:
First of all, there is a lot of room echo present in your recording. Please be aware that it is important to be recording at an appropriate space that has been previously treated acoustically in order to be able to achieve a professional result. You'll find tips on acoustic treatment on our community page: https://bit.ly/2MrNsSV.
Also, I can notice some hiss/background noise that can be caused either by some devices working on the background such a computer or a fan. The previous link can also help you with this matter as the main problem of your recording has to do with the acoustics of your space.
When recording, try to control the dynamics of your voice, as there are some moments where the volume goes really high making the overall signal a little bit unstable and causing a bit of distortion. Please be aware that all your recordings should be normalized at -3dBFs as per our QC standards. Currently, the volume of your audio is too low.
Also, you could try recording a little bit further apart from the mic as one can notice some plosives caused by the air hitting the mic's capsule.
I think the most important issue to address is the acoustics of your room, as this is being really problematic.
Let me know your thoughts about it :).
Hope you have an amazing week.
Gabriel