Why are my contest submissions being rejected?
My regular bookings pass through with no problem but whenever I submit for a contest it gets rejected with that same old "audible echo" form response. Why is that? Does anyone hear an echo in this audition?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_DQzUjOo-uBHOAYSJg2Yt5V8i32pytX/view?usp=sharing
I'm getting frustrated...
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I get this (and I'm in a studio!).
From your recording though - can't you hear that the background is live? It sounds like there's an aircon on in the distance.
The best way to look as Bunny Studio rejection is to see it as a way to improve!
Listen to the very beginning of your recording. It sounds like there is some sort of hum in the background... maybe a computer fan? Your air conditioning unit? See if you can lessen that noise, and you can probably reduce your rejections.
Now as for why some submissions go through without a hitch while others are flagged... that sounds like a quality control issue in Quality Control.
Hi Neil,
First... Wow, what a voice! Afer listening, I also hear something - possible air handling unit or computer fan as Chuck suggested. Plus there's something else - some other close order reflection - possibly off of glass? Perhaps even the computer screen itself? Just a suggestion, but try angling the computer screen a bit - to the right or left - or up or down. Personally I angle mine down a bit so any reflections off that screen go down to my desk which is covered with a folded towel (another little trick to reduce close reflections.)
Best of luck,
Joe Brown
Hi Neil,
Thanks for reaching out to us on here.
Apologies for the late reply, this post somehow got missed when catching up on posts throughout this and last months.
Completely understand your frustrations about all this.
For bookings we are a lot more flexible in our review of submissions as long as the audio quality is the same quality the clients are expecting. But when it comes to speedies/contests we review the submissions normally and the clients expect professional audio quality. That's not to say your audio quality is terrible, not at all. It's just our clients expect for contests and speedies to have no background noise interfering with the audio, reverb, etc, as some need to use the audios immediately once the projects get fulfilled for whatever purpose suits them, and don't always necessarily have a post producer or team.
Nevertheless, referencing your audio attached.
As previously mentioned, there is some white noise interfering with your audio and audible room echo being picked up. It would be worth identifying what is causing this white noise in your audio and making changes accordingly - This could be turning the AC off when recording, or if it's the fan from your laptop/computer, repositioning it so it's not as intrusive. Many people don't have it present in their recording space and use different ways to read their scripts. For instance, a tablet, mobile phone and I've even heard in some cases people print their script off (though, I personally wouldn't recommend that.)
As for the room echo, it's not sounding like you are recording in a large open space, it sounds more like close by reflections caused by hard surfaces. I think Joe's helpful tips and suggestions to prevent these reflections hit the nail on the head with this one.
Overall, Neil you have a great voice! Some alterations to your recording space will help fix these problems and you shouldn't face anymore rejections.
Thank you Gary, Chuck and Joe for your helpful insight and replies, always fantastic to see you all around these parts. And we all fully appreciate your tips and knowledge shared with others. :)
Hope you all have a great weekend!
Kind regards,
Samantha