Josh Meyer is absolutely The VoiceOverMaster. He has helped us and our recording quality is great. retain him. He will deliver. Major Thumbs up for Josh Meyer.
Hi Josh, it's so nice to hear from u again I just finished recording 14 episodes with the boom mics u recommended and they sound so good. I can't wait for Season 2 to be released and finally monetized. Just wanted to say hi! Ur looking good, my friend! 😎
...Hi there! What to do when the noise floor is too low???? When CX check says it is dead unnatural??? There is a way to increase the noise floor??? My home recording studio is too quiet??? Hel pleaseeeee thanks from Italy
Hey Sonia! You’re in luck! My next video coming out after Labor Day is actually covering this. I’ll provide an EQ for free download that will fix it along with me showing you how to use it. Stay tuned 😊
This video is LIFE CHANGING! Thank you so so much! This is going to make my audiobook editing significantly quicker and easier! Subscribed to your channel!
HI, I've been going through a ton of your videos lately because I use Audacity for singing covers. I sing sort of breathy lol and I was wondering what and how you recommend getting rid fo alot of airy sounds and breathing in a recording; thanks so much for the effort you put in your content! Been subbed for 2 days now!
EQing can definitely help the airy sounding vocals. Noisegate can help stifle the breaths. The custom EQ course will help your sound immensely. Reach out via email if you’re interested. Thanks for the sub! Good luck 😊
Josh, I am very much new to audiobook recording and nearly tossed $400 worth of equipment into the street! I’m excited to try your tactics. Tell me though, is it more often than not that most voice recordings do not pass the acx check right off the bat with no editing? Because I have tried tweaking my gain, loudness, etc on my equipment and I still couldn’t get it to pass thinking it HAD to pass just from my equipment alone and no editing. Your input is so so appreciated!
Hey Josh! Quick question- how does this method work on longer files? For example, when I tested this method out with a chapter I recently recorded that was 18 minutes long, the loudness normalization set as shown in the video, and then used the male eq on I had a lot of peaks that where red due to being at 0db, so I used the hard limiter set to -3.2db. However, when I did this it made the tops & bottoms of 80-90% of the waveforms flat where it shows that it cut off. The file did pass the ACX check, but I am wondering if this made the quality of the audio worse? Asking because I know that it isnt feesible to use a long file in an example to explain knowledge you blessed us with today, but wanting to improve my workflow for my audiobook narration. Normally I apply the filter curve eq -> normalize -> compress -> normalize -> acx check -> and then loudness normalization to RMS of 22.5 if I am not within the passing range, and finally RX8 de-voice & de-click to catch any background noise or mouth clicks, but this method takes a lot of time and also doesn't always lead to the best quality audio file either.
Your work floor is perfectly fine. If you had a custom eq for you specifically with some nice cuts it would actually shrink the wave form when used after loudness normalization. Then when we set the limiter it will essentially cut less of the wave form. Don’t worry about the limiter chopping off some wave. As long as it doesn’t sound like trash to you and it’s passing then it’s all good! You could definitely benefit from the course. Good luck buddy!
THUMBS DOWN Well no I don't really know how to pass ACX anytime... because I have to buy your EQ course to be able to create a custom EQ to complete the four step process. This entire video was basically a sales pitch. You didn't even scratch the steps that explain how to lower noise floor and pass ACX noise floor requirements, which is why I clicked in this video. So if I sound perturbed, it's because I am. I'm giving it a thumbs down for the simple fact that this is click bait.
Question. So apparently acx is used more so for audiobooks, so for the purposes of using it for podcasting and livestream or even voice overs, how stringent would u want to be with the numbers? Like do u look for your audio to pass each test dead on or are u ok with the numbers being slightly off as long as it sounds ok by ear?
Hi Josh, this is absolute GOLD! Really appreciate you sharing this valuable info for free, I'll be sending you an email, eager to learn more about your service offering!
I started using your filter curve preset for rap vocals. I mute all the spots in my recordings with no vocals going, apply filter curve, compress, then normalize. I think when I listen closely, parts sound a bit watery. I'm using a USB condenser mic with really solid quality pre-effects. Am I applying them in the correct order? Do you recommend something different?
Hey, the filter curve works well for some people but not everyone because there’s no 1 size fits all when it comes to EQ. I’d duplicate the track and leave the eq off of one then decide which sounds better. If you had an eq custom made for you it would be fire tho. Good luck buddy 🤙
Josh- Wow! Thank you. Making 1st donation right now because kept getting stuck, but your video and adjusting the levels in order and using your EQ made it pass. Granted it was just the foreword, so am recording rest of my book and will keep you posted. Puke & Rally: It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback!
Hey just curious I use RX 8 standard will your EQ/Noise floor help with that or the tools already inside of izotope will help with that (using my brothers RX 8 by the way i just hear RX 8 standard/advance is one of the most vital things to get ahead) basically what boothjunkie said on his channel. thanks so much!
so you're using the Limiter effect here, in a previous video you showed us how to use Noise Gate... do you prefer using the "Limiter" effect to Noise Gate or Noise Reduction? so appreciate, much thank. ,-)
Amazing info! I've learned so much from your videos thank you! Would love if you did a video on the truncate silence effect. It saves so much time editing long recordings but still trying to understand the settings as it eats into the words sometimes.
Hi Josh, thanks a lot for your video. Helpful and fun, as always!:) In your other video from 2020 (ua-cam.com/video/6Q1WFmOF1Uc/v-deo.html) you suggested to use a different flow: EQ (a different preset), Compress, Normalize. When should I use that flow and when should I use the flow that you explained here (Loudness Normalization, EQ with Josh Meyer's Male EQ Download, Limiter) ? Thanks a lot!
Josh Meyer is absolutely The VoiceOverMaster. He has helped us and our recording quality is great. retain him. He will deliver. Major Thumbs up for Josh Meyer.
Givers University. You’re fantastic people. Such a pleasure speaking with and helping you. You’re awesome!
Hi Josh, it's so nice to hear from u again I just finished recording 14 episodes with the boom mics u recommended and they sound so good. I can't wait for Season 2 to be released and finally monetized. Just wanted to say hi! Ur looking good, my friend! 😎
Hey Kate! So great to hear from you! Love that the mics are working so well for you❤️. So glad you’re doing so well doll! Thanks for the compliment 😊😉
...Hi there! What to do when the noise floor is too low???? When CX check says it is dead unnatural??? There is a way to increase the noise floor??? My home recording studio is too quiet??? Hel pleaseeeee thanks from Italy
Hey Sonia! You’re in luck! My next video coming out after Labor Day is actually covering this. I’ll provide an EQ for free download that will fix it along with me showing you how to use it. Stay tuned 😊
@@VoiceOverMaster AWESOME!!! THANKS! I can't wait!!!
@@soniagabriellamilanpattona4550 your welcome! Keep your eyes peeled for it. It will save many people’s butt along with saving a lot of hassle 😂.
@@VoiceOverMaster Oh for sure! It is a real pain... this room tone! Though I finally found a way but your suggestions will be very welcome!!!
This video is LIFE CHANGING! Thank you so so much! This is going to make my audiobook editing significantly quicker and easier! Subscribed to your channel!
Holy shit! That was amazing. Josh knows his stuff. 100% legit. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Meridian! I appreciate you 🤙
Thanks for sharing your knowledge it’s much appreciated trust me!!
You’re welcome buddy 💪🤙
How do you make the same quality setup to eliminate noise floor while talking through Zoom or live streaming?
You can do with voice meter banana.
HI, I've been going through a ton of your videos lately because I use Audacity for singing covers. I sing sort of breathy lol and I was wondering what and how you recommend getting rid fo alot of airy sounds and breathing in a recording; thanks so much for the effort you put in your content! Been subbed for 2 days now!
EQing can definitely help the airy sounding vocals. Noisegate can help stifle the breaths. The custom EQ course will help your sound immensely. Reach out via email if you’re interested. Thanks for the sub! Good luck 😊
@@VoiceOverMaster Thank you so much for your help and your response!!
josh can you do the same for adobe audtion i had to change to auditon because my plugins di no work with audacity
Yes, the EQing methods I teach are applicable on any recording platform
@@VoiceOverMaster thanx i will be oerdering your course soon
Josh, I am very much new to audiobook recording and nearly tossed $400 worth of equipment into the street! I’m excited to try your tactics. Tell me though, is it more often than not that most voice recordings do not pass the acx check right off the bat with no editing? Because I have tried tweaking my gain, loudness, etc on my equipment and I still couldn’t get it to pass thinking it HAD to pass just from my equipment alone and no editing. Your input is so so appreciated!
Hey Josh! Quick question- how does this method work on longer files? For example, when I tested this method out with a chapter I recently recorded that was 18 minutes long, the loudness normalization set as shown in the video, and then used the male eq on I had a lot of peaks that where red due to being at 0db, so I used the hard limiter set to -3.2db. However, when I did this it made the tops & bottoms of 80-90% of the waveforms flat where it shows that it cut off. The file did pass the ACX check, but I am wondering if this made the quality of the audio worse? Asking because I know that it isnt feesible to use a long file in an example to explain knowledge you blessed us with today, but wanting to improve my workflow for my audiobook narration. Normally I apply the filter curve eq -> normalize -> compress -> normalize -> acx check -> and then loudness normalization to RMS of 22.5 if I am not within the passing range, and finally RX8 de-voice & de-click to catch any background noise or mouth clicks, but this method takes a lot of time and also doesn't always lead to the best quality audio file either.
Your work floor is perfectly fine. If you had a custom eq for you specifically with some nice cuts it would actually shrink the wave form when used after loudness normalization. Then when we set the limiter it will essentially cut less of the wave form. Don’t worry about the limiter chopping off some wave. As long as it doesn’t sound like trash to you and it’s passing then it’s all good! You could definitely benefit from the course. Good luck buddy!
@@VoiceOverMaster Sweet! Thanks for the help, and the information my man!
THUMBS DOWN Well no I don't really know how to pass ACX anytime... because I have to buy your EQ course to be able to create a custom EQ to complete the four step process. This entire video was basically a sales pitch. You didn't even scratch the steps that explain how to lower noise floor and pass ACX noise floor requirements, which is why I clicked in this video. So if I sound perturbed, it's because I am. I'm giving it a thumbs down for the simple fact that this is click bait.
Josh Rocks HARD!! Thanks man for sharing your knowledge .. BOOM!
Question. So apparently acx is used more so for audiobooks, so for the purposes of using it for podcasting and livestream or even voice overs, how stringent would u want to be with the numbers? Like do u look for your audio to pass each test dead on or are u ok with the numbers being slightly off as long as it sounds ok by ear?
Nice video but you didn't tell us how to install the Josh Meyer's Female EQ 3.txt file?
i downloaded the acx check but my cpu wont let me open it
Hey Luke, you have to install it into your Audacity plugins folder located in your program files. See instructions in the description. Good luck
@@VoiceOverMaster hey yeah I figured out the same day I posted this lol I'm a noob at this stuff
Hi Josh, this is absolute GOLD! Really appreciate you sharing this valuable info for free, I'll be sending you an email, eager to learn more about your service offering!
plz what's that it's good nois floor or not
Computer won’t let me download and open file. Any way to fix ?
Hi Josh...is mic also play an important role to make sure our voice good? any recommendation?
Yes. But you can get a mic for $70-100 and still get great sound with some know how and EQing
@@VoiceOverMaster Thanks Josh👌
I started using your filter curve preset for rap vocals. I mute all the spots in my recordings with no vocals going, apply filter curve, compress, then normalize. I think when I listen closely, parts sound a bit watery. I'm using a USB condenser mic with really solid quality pre-effects. Am I applying them in the correct order? Do you recommend something different?
Hey, the filter curve works well for some people but not everyone because there’s no 1 size fits all when it comes to EQ. I’d duplicate the track and leave the eq off of one then decide which sounds better. If you had an eq custom made for you it would be fire tho. Good luck buddy 🤙
Josh- Wow! Thank you. Making 1st donation right now because kept getting stuck, but your video and adjusting the levels in order and using your EQ made it pass. Granted it was just the foreword, so am recording rest of my book and will keep you posted. Puke & Rally: It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback!
That’s awesome Rob! Go out there and get em! 💪
Hey just curious I use RX 8 standard will your EQ/Noise floor help with that or the tools already inside of izotope will help with that (using my brothers RX 8 by the way i just hear RX 8 standard/advance is one of the most vital things to get ahead) basically what boothjunkie said on his channel. thanks so much!
The custom EQing I teach will work in any recording platform. 😊
so you're using the Limiter effect here, in a previous video you showed us how to use Noise Gate... do you prefer using the "Limiter" effect to Noise Gate or Noise Reduction?
so appreciate, much thank. ,-)
Limiter is completely different from noise reduction or gate. If I had to pick, I’d pick noise gate. Limiter is always useful
this guy loves himself for sure and why not lol
i dont have acx check under analyze , how do i get it?
Hi Josh, wanted to have your views about whether audacity is still safe to use after all the headlines...
Yes. I believe it’s absolutely safe to use 😊
damn you are a game changer
Ayyy I appreciate you buddy!💪🤙
Good info but too much verbosity.
Thanks a lot❤️
Welcome!
Awesome content dude, thanks
Fantastic work,
Thank you so much!🙏
Amazing info! I've learned so much from your videos thank you! Would love if you did a video on the truncate silence effect. It saves so much time editing long recordings but still trying to understand the settings as it eats into the words sometimes.
You’re welcome Priscilla! I totally hear you and will absolutely consider for a future video. 😊
Nice
❤️
Hi Josh, thanks a lot for your video. Helpful and fun, as always!:)
In your other video from 2020 (ua-cam.com/video/6Q1WFmOF1Uc/v-deo.html) you suggested to use a different flow: EQ (a different preset), Compress, Normalize.
When should I use that flow and when should I use the flow that you explained here (Loudness Normalization, EQ with Josh Meyer's Male EQ Download, Limiter) ?
Thanks a lot!
Brother can you please make a video, how to mix and master a song using audacity?