Feedback Please - New studio setup (AGAIN YES :) )
Hello, Here is the test sound of my new studio test setup. Please tell me if this qualifies for Bunny Studio, for a new application. Thank you !
Link Here : https://www.dropbox.com/s/3x9qedh10vg4r95/test%20n%C2%B03.WAV?dl=0
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Hello !
Is someone available for a return please?
Thank you !
Rod
Hi Rodolphe, thanks for reaching out!
Listening to your audio I could find these issues:
-Room echo: This is due to the reflection of sound on hard, untreated surfaces like walls, windows, floor, etc. Fortunately is not too prominent and can be fixed with more acoustic treatment. It would be nice to see some photos of your recording space so I can have a better understanding of the situation and give you more ideas.
-Hiss:There is a high level of white noise/hiss impacting your recording that is adversely affecting the quality of the recording.We invite you to review a webinar we hosted on how to control and manage hiss here: https://bit.ly/2ZixGeI
-Breaths: There are distracting breathing sounds in your recording. Please keep in mind that breaths should blend gently and naturally with the read. You can achieve this by controlling your breathing carefully, softening your breaths during editing, or removing the breaths altogether.
For now, those are the more noticeable issues.
I will be attentive to your reply.
Best regards,
Steven.
Hello !
Thanks for your answer.
Here is a new test with a new acoustic treatment. Thank you
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lzaa7ecke04oit0/Test%20n%C2%B04.wav?dl=0
Hi Rodolph, thanks for sharing your file.
-The hiss is still present, you can try with another cable, or check if there is an electrical problem in your studio.
-The room echo problem was improved a little bit, but is still present, what kind of acoustic treatment are you using?
- The breath noises problem, was solved!
Best Regards,
Steven.
Hi Steven !
I currently use 120 x 60 centimeter cotton wool acoustic panels. I use 3. Two on the sides of my desk, and one above. It forms like a "bridge".
At the time of the test sent, I did not have panels in front, however.
Another thing, I am currently using a ZOOM H2N mic. I think this one provides a lot of background noise. Especially since the recording sent, was done directly on it with an SD card. There was no USB cable ...
I think I'll get back to you when I buy a large diaphragm condenser microphone. On the other hand, if you could tell me where to put my acoustic panels for maximum efficiency, I'm listening ?
Also, how do you go about measuring the echo in the sounds I send to you? Can I do the same with free software? It will allow me to move faster in the adjustment. Thank you for your answers to my two questions.
Best regards.
An illustration of the acoustic panel bridge in my office. I look forward to your return. Thank you so much.? :)
Hi Rodolphe! thanks for sharing your setup.
As you can see in the image attached, the acoustic treatment is usually used behind the singer/voice actor, that's because the microphones used for vocal purposes tend to have a cardioid pattern, which means that they capture the sound coming from the front of the mic and reject the sound coming from the back. With that in mind, using acoustic treatment behind the mic has a weaker effect than using it behind the singer/voice actor. So my first suggestion is that you can try using the acoustic panels behind you.
On the other hand, to reduce the reverberation time of the room is important to have more than three absorber panels, but in this case you can try creating a DIY vocal booth using the panels you already have like the following image.
You can use the panels you already have for the sides and the back, and may be use a thick blanket for the ceiling. The idea here is to avoid any undesirable reflection from the walls and ceiling.
Regarding the second question, there’s no software to measure the echo present in a recording, may be you can measure the acoustics of your entire room with programs like room EQ wizard, but you need to have professional equipment for that. In this case is just by ear that I can listen to the room echo.
Regarding to the mic, it will make a big difference if you buy a dedicated condenser mic and an interface. That hiss is apparently the floor noise if the zoom device.
I hope this info helps you to improve the quality.
Best regards,
Steven!
Good morning !
That's it, I'm coming back today with a TOTALLY NEW setup.
I created a "studio corner" and recorded with a pro large diaphragm microphone.
The sound seems to me highly more qualitative. And you what do you think ? Is this admissible for an application at Bunny Studio? Thanks a lot !
I look forward to your return due to hard work.
Best regards.
Link here >>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/kv1s42jta752rma/essai%20EE3.wav?dl=0
Hi Again Rodolphe!
Definitely it sounds way much better! Congratulations.
Now there is an issue with the plosives. Are you using a pop-filter? If so, you can also use a high pass filter set at 100 Hz to solve the issue.
There is still a little bit of background noise, but is quieter than before.
Best regards!
Steven
Hello !
Small message to tell you that after so much effort, I have finally been accepted into the Bunny Studio voice-over family!
Thank you again to you, who were able to help me in the process of setting up my studio!
Very happy ! Thanks again !
(This is the sound with which I was accepted). > https://bunnystudio.com/voice/samples/222253?ref=shared
Goodbye !