Improving The Sound Of A Voice Over Recorded On A Sennheiser MKH 416
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2023
- Improving the sound of a voice-over recording can be done in many ways. The recording space or room (or booth) that the Voice-Over is recorded in is probably the most significant opportunity to improve the recording. However, space, know-how, or budget often prevents this as an option. So, EQ can also modify the recorded sound to improve the quality drastically. This video illustrates how EQ can improve a voice-over, recorded on a Sennheiser MKH416 microphone, to a Motu M2 Audio Interface.
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Sennheiser MKH 416 sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQ6y4k
Motu M2 sweetwater.sjv.io/QyjLQP
Neumann TLM 103 Microphone sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZQ6ZL
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Initially it sounds like his mic placement might have been off slightly. Or he was off axis. But you're EQing definitely did the trick.
Start your video. Stunning sound quality on speaking, many of youtube talking about sound quality or mic gear but their video sound just keef soft .... yours is another level
Hi @VuPhamRainstorm, thank you!
"It's always best to have the right level of acoustic treatment..."
yeah.... A room filled with 8-10 inch panels, turns a bedroom into a closet.
Some of us are just resigned to needing EQ every time, until we make our first mil. :P
This is an awesome video. It's like watching a pro soccer player juggle a ball.
thanks for posting this. A real eye opener.
This is amazing! Its something I have been aware of, but have been utilizing incorrectly.
I originally found you through your "Set The DBX 286s for Great VoiceOver" video.
I am going to purchase your EQ Course for sure.
Your voice over processing videos are gold! Thank you
Really enjoyed your process and explanation here! Thank you!
Your videos really helped me improve my voice processing techniques. Thank you for sharing the info!
Thank you Lenny!
Thanks again for your expertise Lenny!
Hi Larry! Happy to help. Your've VIP client now that you have your own video on my channel. 👍
Thanks Lenny. Like the analogy of the sculptor. I already have the Lenny B “Special Sauce” preset fixing my lack of room treatments - it does a great job (night and day - and I’d highly recommend a Lenny B preset if you are thinking about it) - but I keep imagining those sound reflections bouncing off my back wall. Now I’ve taken the plunge and am building a sound booth!
Hi Corrick, we need to catch up soon! Thanks for the kind words.
Wow. Just wow!
At what point do you determine “I’ve done enough”? After your first 3-4 tweaks, it sounded quite improved to me. I realize I’d have called it good there.
With your skill and experience, you hear more in the recording than I do! I’d like to feel more confident in assessing when to go on, and when to stop.
Hey @jamesmhebert. That's such a great question. I'll offer two things that will help you with this. First, switching back and forth from the processed to the unprocessed is critical. Do it often so you can see how far you've come. So often, the changes we make are incremental, making it difficult to see/hear the progress. Secondly, my goal is never to make something "better" because that's relative. "Better" depends on who's listening. My drive and vector are to help the voice artist make the most substantial emotional connection with the intended listener. If the processing does this, then it's effective. If this is accomplished without my processing, nothing is needed. I hope this helps.
Great video, thanks Lenny! Do you have a video (or can you do one) about effects rack order? E.g. Does the DeEsser go after or before a Hard Limiter, does the Mouth DeClick plug-in go before or after the Dynamic Equilizer plugin, etc. Would so appreciate it.
Typically, I do RX first, then EQ, then everything else. However, RX can go before or after the other processing. The right answer is what sounds best. I suggest try the RX in different locations and go with the best sound.
Does your eq course cover information about hearing the differences between room resonances and the voice's fundamental and harmonic frequencies?
Great question. The course does touch on that. But here's why I don't think you need to worry too much about (ruining) the harmonics or confusing them with a resonance. The resonances tend to be much louder than any harmonic that I notice in a voice. I usually use an EQ to deal with the over-abundant frequency peaks first. I hope that helps!
It sounds fantastic to me. The VO artist has a great voice, and you made it shine. You brought it back to life. What do you do about mouth clicks? Do you like that F6? I have heard good things about it, especially at the price it is being offered for.
I love the F6... a LOT! For the price, you can't beat it. As for mouth clicks, I tend to use RX as a last resort. However, I think iZotope's Mouth De-Click is the most efficient. Also, I use it on its default setting.
Look at clicks like you'd look at the flu: they're better off with preventative medicine. Make sure you're hydrated when recording, eat half an apple (or any small portion of an acidic fruit) before and also stretch the mouth as wide as possible before, as if you were making an "eeeeeoooo" sound - this removes the tiny trapped bubbles that will pop as you speak.
That being said, a few clicks will pop in here and there. And I haven't found a tool that removes clicks consistently and doesn't damage the recording overall. So I'll zoom in and remove each single click manually. It's tedious, sure; but since I'm being preventative, they're not that many overall.
Super informative and interesting. Curious...if someone was looking for 4" thick low frequency sound absorbing materials; what would they seek?
I'd look into GIK Acoustics. I've written a blog post that dives further into the topic. www.lennyb.com/blog/acoustictreatment
I have a 416. Sounds like crap in a small space. It’s caused by phase cancellation because of the slats on the side of the mic.
Those slats on the side of your mic may not be the issue, in my opinion. Send me a sample of your voice and I'll see if I can tame the problem with EQ. Thanks for watching!
Also a lobe right round the very back too.
Lenny did a great job here but it does sound v odd to start with, off-axis or foam pop screen kind of thing.
When you say you're frequently delivering files with no processing, does that mean you'd leave off your custom profiles as well as no cleanup and trimming? Thanks!
Hi Robert. For me, it would depend on who I'm sending the file to. Some clients want to do the editing and processing on their end. Some have no idea what all that is, and they just want to final, great-sounding audio. I suggest communicating with the client and give them exactly what they need. I hope that helps!
From my experience, the 416 does not do well in a small completely treated area. You’re better off in a partially treated room with no booth.
Did you actually speak with this client? Was communication only email or chat? I’m sincerely not trying to be cruel but it sounds like an artificial voice.
Not with all that ticky tacky mouth noise ;)
Yep…. Was me! Lenny did a fine job!