How To Set A DeEsser For A Great Sounding Voice-Over
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- One of the most common tools used to process professional voice-over recordings is a DeEsser. In this video, I show you my procedure to set a DeEsser processor to yield a great voice-over sound. I’ll explain exactly what a DeEsser is and how it works. I’ll also explain when the use of a DeEsser for voice-over is necessary, in my opinion, and when it’s not. By the end of this video, you’ll understand how to use any DeEsser on a voice-over recording to get optimized results.
A DeEsser is a compressor that can focus on a particular frequency window. When working with voice recordings, we usually use a DeEsser to focus on high-frequencies and sibilant sounds. Those are the “SH” or “ESS” sounds we make with our voices. A DeEsser can reduce high-frequency sibilant sounds but offers you lots of control. You can have the DeEsser only work when those sibilant sounds reach a specific loudness, leaving the high frequencies untouched when they’re not loud. Also, many DeEssers allow you to fine-tune which high frequencies are being affected. This is helpful because, as you might expect, everyone’s voice is different.
When deciding to use a DeEsser or deciding on the amount of DeEsser processing, I suggest you approach the decision with balance in mind. You will likely intend to remove an overabundant sibilant or offending frequency. However, you need to weigh how much of the “Ess” sound is part of the voice-over artist’s personality and character. Ask yourself if removing too much changes the authentic sound that makes the voice-over artists who they are (original).
A DeEsser generally has two main features. First, a frequency selector allows you to identify the frequency space to be modified. Second, a threshold that sets the processor’s engagement level. Setting a DeEsser for voice-over is a snap once you understand a few concepts about frequency. In this video, I show you my method for finding the optimal DeEsser frequency. I accomplish this by using a real-time frequency analyzer found in some parametric EQ and other plugins.
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Nice explanation once again Lenny, thank you.
Whoa!
That was very helpful!
Another great video my man! 💪🏼
Your videos are amazing, thank you so much! I love to see your passion for your artform and it inspires me with the same passion. My question is, how do we know that the speakers or headphones we are using to edit our sound isn't misrepresenting the actual sound, that we are hearing the true sound? My voice has a deep quality that i love, but i realize that many listeners will use headphones with bass increased; how can i balance it properly? And yes, I'm going to send you my voice sample! Also, I think i'm in love. ha
@erikaobar1607, thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Yes! This is a great (valid) point! You don't know if you're hearing the "true" sound unless you are using measured monitors in a measured room. Headphones (even boutique phones that say they're true) rarely give you a good reference. I suggest monitors designed to give you a true sound (flat frequency response), placed in the right location in a well-treated room. This is the goal. This is why pros hire a studio. A professional recording booth/studio offers all of this. However, don't be discouraged. You can still get close or close enough to produce exceptional audio with less. The fact that you're asking the question and aware of the potential issue is a huge step in the right direction. I can assist you with this and let you know how far from, or how close you are to the target. Send me your voice sample when you're ready. Please follow the three steps on this page: www.lennyb.com/get-your-voice-processed-submission-form
Hi Lenny, love the channel, great content. I'm just curious about one thing. When you mixed the sound for this video, haven't you noticed enormous amount of mouth clicks and pops in your own voice? There's also some hi-end sizzle, that I found disturbing and hard to listen (but that's up to personal preference I guess).
Just wondering why would someone decide not to treat problems like this, when they are easy fix in one pass with RX Declick for example?
Once again, love the channel. Great content.
Hey @dali_bass. I appreciate the feedback. I try to do the best I can to balance quality/output. I know I can always improve. Thanks
i love your content
You give some of the most helpful insights, thank you
To be honest, I don't quite understand why you use a de-esser on her S sounds. In my opinion, the speaker already tends to have a slight lisp. The de-esser doesn't improve anything to my ears.
You may be right. To DeEss or not to DeEss is the type of thing that is subjective.