Rejected Audition for too much background noise?
Hello Everyone!
I am very passionate about this field of work and would love to jump right in but it seems that my recording was rejected for too much background noise? I did not notice much myself? Asking for feedback and solutions so I can move forward and do this for a living! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HJXTLoH7tMi9W7SBwpdS1PzF_C6s2Go_/view?usp=sharing
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Hi Austin,
Thanks for reaching out to us on here. :)
I had a listen to your audio and there were a few things to mention about the quality.
Firstly, there is some very slight background noise, which sounds like some movements. For example at the beginning, possibly some chair movement clicks? But it's not too intrusive and it is very minor.
There is, however, some room echo being picked up in your recording space.
You can find some useful tips on how to acoustically treat your recording space found here: https://bit.ly/2MrNsSV
Also, remember to cover up any close by hard surfaces, such as desks, mic stands, script stands, etc, as these are some of the main factors which cause room echo/reverb to be heard in audio.
There are also plosives heard. I believe you are using a pop filter. But, it sounds like you are talking directly into your microphone. Repositioning your mic, (some prefer having it slightly above them) or tilting your head slightly on an axis when recording will stop all pesky breaths from hitting directly into your mic capsule.
Other than that, great job!
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Kind regards,
Samantha
Hi Austin,
Another voice actor here. Yes, I also heard the plosives and ditto the suggestions from Samantha. As a point of interest, I do not use a pop filter, but have the mic slightly above me aimed down at an angle. I am on axis for the microphone, but not speaking directly into it - any plosives created pass harmlessly UNDER the mic capsule.
You can alternately place the mic slightly off to one side - still aimed at you, but you are speaking at about a 30 degree (or so) angle. Again, any plosives generated pass harmlessly to one side of the mic.
Best of luck,
Joe Brown