Voice softener effect?

[kimw24437252]

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 

[SuiteSpot]

Rode mics tend to be a little toppy to me.

You could try a little EQ and a touch of reverb 

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

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

[kimw24437252]

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

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

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?

[kimw24437252]

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