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kimw24437252
kimw24437252
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Nov 18, 2020 11:37 AM UTC
Question

Voice softener effect?

Hi,

 

I'm looking for a simple quick solution to soften my recorded voice over.  The recording has been done in a studio with a Rode mic but it still sounds a little tiney - can anyone suggest any quick fixes?

 

Thanks,

 

Kim 

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kimw24437252
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Nov 18, 2020 2:59 PM UTC

Thanks both, here's a link to the audio... https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/16815370-06b8-4d8c-7070-5493fc8d09b2 

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SteveG_AudioMasters_
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Nov 19, 2020 12:16 AM UTC

That's a very funny-sounding studio! It sounds more like an empty room to me (think bathroom...) and that's a significant part of your problem here - what you are picking up is a lot of reflections from the walls, and they are considerably colouring the sound. Initially I'd try recording in a much more furnished room. The problem with all this first-reflection room sound is that you can't get rid of it - it's become a part of the signal. The only fix for this is to eliminate it at source, either by using a proper studio, or at least a vocal booth or hood. The hoods actually work pretty well and don't cost that much. 

 

Also you've got some plosives (popping noises) on your mic sound. Were you using a pop screen, or were you just too close to the mic?

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kimw24437252
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Nov 19, 2020 9:19 AM UTC

Thank you so much Steve, that's really helpful.

When I say 'studio' we have recently set up a green screen room, with light etc and a few sound absorbing pads on the walls. We are in our early days but your feedback gives me a voice to go back with and say we need to improve the sound aspect. We were using a small, Rode lapel mic, positioned on the person's jacket pocket so quite a distance away from her mouth.

 

Thank you so much once again,

 

Kim 

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SteveG_AudioMasters_
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Nov 18, 2020 2:33 PM UTC

If you can provide a brief sample, we can probably give you some more accurate advice...

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    SuiteSpot
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    Nov 18, 2020 2:29 PM UTC

    Rode mics tend to be a little toppy to me.

    You could try a little EQ and a touch of reverb 

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