Voiceover -Scarlett 2i2

[keirebu]

Hello,

I'm sure this is off topic, so please forgive me...

I'm trying to create a voiceover and it always sounds like I'm doing it with a tin-can phone... I'm hoping that upgrading to the following will help: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/focusrite-choose-your-mic-recording-package-with-scarlett-...​ but the question is, which mic works best with Adobe Audition or other CC programs? The MXL 990/993 or the V400? I really don't know...

Again, I'm sorry this is off topic, I know absolutely nothing about audio and I can't find anyone to answer my questions before I throw money at a project.

Thank you!

[SteveG_AudioMasters_ · Accepted solution]

Out of the choice you get with that package, there are only really two options. For voice work, the MXL V250 is probably the best choice, or possibly the MXL V63M. The others are either a package, a SD mic or a dynamic, so not as appropriate for voice work.

It's not really a case of 'what works best with Audition', as Audition records whatever it's sent, so what you need is a mic that's appropriate for your application - that's far more important, as is how you use it... there are threads about VO mic techniques - you might like to look at this one, for instance: Re: Effects Help for rookie

[Bob_Howes]

A couple of things in addition to the good info Steve gave.

First, a "tin can" sound is often as much the results of the acoustics of your recording room as of the microphone you're using.  You can spend thousands on proper acoustic treatment but you can usually get away with putting soft materials (duvets, movers' blankets, that sort of thing) around the room, especially behind the mic and behind you.

Second, if I were you, I'd add the Rode NT1A and the sE X1 microphones to your short list.  Or, if acoustics remain a problem, maybe add a dynamic mic to your list.  Something like a Sennheiser 835 can sound pretty good for very little money.  I know your working on a package but you may find that you can do almost as well price wise and a lot better quality wise by buying items separately.

[kimmykaylips]

check your eq.  tinny can be from mis-adjusted equalizer