In that case,I wish to know how to use CoolEdit to make my voiceovers sound less shite? I think it's something to do with the compression which will make me sound all deep and manly, but I just can't get it.
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Mon 28 Nov 2005, 11:49,
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Compression won't do that - It will just keep the peaks regulated to get a consistant sound levelTo get 'bigger' sounds you will need to either play around with chorus effects, or layer the vocals on different tracks offsetting them very slightly (which in effect is chorus anyway).
EDIT: YOu could try playing around with EQ settings, but to be honest this alone will not get the results as you will end up muddying the mix if you try to beef up frequencies that low
Not sure how you would do that in coolEdit though, as i've never used it.
And sorry for jumping in on this question ;)
(EDIT: YOu could try playing around with EQ settings, but to be honest this alone will not get the results as you will end up muddying the mix if you try to beef up frequencies that low
Not sure how you would do that in coolEdit though, as i've never used it.
And sorry for jumping in on this question ;)
mugatu,
Mon 28 Nov 2005, 11:53,
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OooohChorus, eh? I don't think I've tried that one.
What I want is to get a sound like a professional voiceover. I've tried cranking up the bass, but that just sounds silly.
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Mon 28 Nov 2005, 11:57,
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What I want is to get a sound like a professional voiceover. I've tried cranking up the bass, but that just sounds silly.
Why don't you just get someone with a deep and manly voice to do it for you?/obvious
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Mon 28 Nov 2005, 12:00,
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YOu can only do so much post recording, and to be honest if you haven't recorded on the right mic in the right setup, you could be trying to achieve the impossible using the recording you have.
Voice over 'actors' are very sought after, because they have that distinct vocal quality that cannot really be replicated with effects.
My email is in my profile - bung me an mp3 of the vocal over and I'll try a few things on it to see what you think. Won't be 'til tonight though
(Voice over 'actors' are very sought after, because they have that distinct vocal quality that cannot really be replicated with effects.
My email is in my profile - bung me an mp3 of the vocal over and I'll try a few things on it to see what you think. Won't be 'til tonight though
mugatu,
Mon 28 Nov 2005, 12:02,
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Ta muchlyThere's no hurry though, and I'm going to bed now... I'll try a few things in the morning, and if I'm still stuck, you'll definitely be hearing from me. :)
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Mon 28 Nov 2005, 12:05,
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HmmmmmNo... it's definitely not chorus, I'm afraid. And dropping the pitch sound odd too.
*sighs* Perhaps I just have a voice for print media...
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Mon 28 Nov 2005, 12:03,
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*sighs* Perhaps I just have a voice for print media...
without trying to sound too negativeSome people just have 'that' voice naturally, and if you haven't yourself (I know I certainly haven't) then you may not have much luck getting the sound yourself.
I got a track signed to a label a while back, and they asked me to add a vocal. I soon realised I just do not have the voice for it, so I ended up tracking down a friend who I thought would be suitable.
(I got a track signed to a label a while back, and they asked me to add a vocal. I soon realised I just do not have the voice for it, so I ended up tracking down a friend who I thought would be suitable.
mugatu,
Mon 28 Nov 2005, 12:13,
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yeah a bit of chorusand possibly a "stretch" - you can alter pitch without altering speed, plus play with the equaliser settings on the track (not the sample itself, as you can`t remove it afterwards if you change your mind)
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Reckless_Rik,
Mon 28 Nov 2005, 11:57,
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I have a fantastic timestretching progIt's tiny, but the algorithms must be really good. I took a 130bpm track and made it 180bpm for a laugh. It took about 40 mins to process, but there was absolutely no loss in quality.
Pointless, but amusing.
a bit like my life
(Pointless, but amusing.
a bit like my life
mugatu,
Mon 28 Nov 2005, 11:59,
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Hmmm.first off, are you using a pop filter (a "proper" one, or just a pair of tights over a coat hanger will do - avoid fishnets; go for 20 denier and up. Mmmm.... glossy hold-ups... oooooh... where was I? Oh yes...)
Get your levels up so you're not clipping at any point (plosives - "p" sounds, especially, are worst), and record your VO.
Compression's best if you can add it before you get to the recording device, but in the absence of lots of lovely studio kit, the compressor in CoolEdit is pretty good. Effects-Amplitude-Dynamics processing. Set threshold to about -12 to -15 dB, ratio 7:1 (or thereabouts) above this and a + 3 or 4 dB boost.
The compressor interface is a bit pants on Cooledit, but these settings should give something to work on.
If you have a decent pop filter, use the proximity effect of getting up close to the mic to boost lower frequencies a little. Otherwise, pitch shift down a third or so to sound beefy :)
(Get your levels up so you're not clipping at any point (plosives - "p" sounds, especially, are worst), and record your VO.
Compression's best if you can add it before you get to the recording device, but in the absence of lots of lovely studio kit, the compressor in CoolEdit is pretty good. Effects-Amplitude-Dynamics processing. Set threshold to about -12 to -15 dB, ratio 7:1 (or thereabouts) above this and a + 3 or 4 dB boost.
The compressor interface is a bit pants on Cooledit, but these settings should give something to work on.
If you have a decent pop filter, use the proximity effect of getting up close to the mic to boost lower frequencies a little. Otherwise, pitch shift down a third or so to sound beefy :)
DogHorse plop,
Mon 28 Nov 2005, 12:00,
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