How To Process Spoken Word (and a plugin tutorial)

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @LoftyAssertions
    @LoftyAssertions 2 місяці тому +3

    I find you so inspiring and I love your presentation, with all the nerdy references and philosophical tone of your website. If I was making a Steampunk epic I wouldn't hesitate a moment to make you a key character in a pumping audio / time preservation factory.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha wow! That was such a nice compliment! I think you get my style exactly! Cheers, man!

  • @lublek
    @lublek Місяць тому +1

    Wow, thank you master. So many channels and videos I have watched, and none have excited me like this one. I rarely write comments, but what you are doing is beyond amazing and deserves praise. Lately, I've been truly interested in the topic of sound and creating a world through it. This video helped me a lot and I will watch the others with great pleasure! Greetings from Poland:)

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  Місяць тому +1

      Wow! Thank you very much! I’m no master, though. Haha. I’m just some guy!
      Thanks again! Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦

  • @OdinsMaiden
    @OdinsMaiden 3 місяці тому +5

    Total audio recording newbie here (and definitely a hobbyist with no pro ambitions). Your videos are fantastic. A perfect blend of information and nerdy humor. Thank you so much. 🙏🫶

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh you’re very welcome! Cheers!

  • @h.c.7799
    @h.c.7799 2 дні тому

    In the early days of radio they only had omnidirectional microphones so they always picked up the room sound. This provided some pleasant liveliness and space, even on AM or shellac monophonic. Very natural and honest.
    I'm not sure whether it's always a good idea to avoid any room influence and leave everything to the plug-ins.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 дні тому

      @@h.c.7799 that’s how it’s done. And it’s done this way for a reason. Time is money. A clean and dry signal to work with is always preferable to a wet one.
      Now, if we’re talking about film sets, then it’s sometimes a different story. Sometimes getting the sound of the room helps sell the story.
      Podcasts, radio, voiceovers, and voice acting prefer a dry signal.
      Is Disney doing it wrong?

  • @foursite
    @foursite 3 місяці тому +1

    In the last year, I have full respect for audio and video engineers. It is not as easy as many so-called UA-camrs. You really have to practice a lot. Thanks to your channels.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому

      You’re absolute right. And you’re very welcome!

  • @CaptainMoto
    @CaptainMoto 3 місяці тому +1

    Mr. A’guy,
    That was great. VO packages….brilliant concept!

  • @SirLanceMan
    @SirLanceMan 2 місяці тому +1

    Can't believe i missed the 50% off deal. This is why i need to be on youtube more!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha. Oh man. So sorry about that. I would totally offer a discount again but it would be totally unfair to those who hurried to get the deal.
      I’ll be offering another sale around Black Friday, if that helps!

    • @SirLanceMan
      @SirLanceMan 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@TheRecordist I've added this to my calendar! Thanks

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 місяці тому

      @@SirLanceMan cheers!

  • @ManuelParodiRamos
    @ManuelParodiRamos 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks very much. I will definitely check some of the links!😊

  • @MarkYoshimotoNemcoff
    @MarkYoshimotoNemcoff 3 місяці тому +2

    Great job with Jeff's audio. Very well thought out lessons here on voice processing. Bravo!

  • @jeffmoor
    @jeffmoor 3 місяці тому +2

    Ha! As the end was nearing, I thought, where’s the measuring tape?!… but finally, there it was in all its glory with a fresh story about its beginnings 😂

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +2

      Hahahaha. Can’t ever forget to tell my tall tales of the beloved measuring tape! Hahahahaha

  • @donalddotson313
    @donalddotson313 3 місяці тому +2

    I've watch several other podcasts that addressed this topic. But your video stands out in conciseness and clarity. Well done! Now if you would just put the Time Preservation Society logo on a hat so I can stock up.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому

      Hahaha. A hat, you say? That’s a great idea! I’ve got t-shirts but the hats are so cheap looking from that company. I’ll look for another company to go with and make some cool hats. Thanks! Cheers!

  • @UnboxRacing
    @UnboxRacing 3 місяці тому +1

    I really like this video, I am.now very tempted by Studio One at USD399 perpetual license. However, might be worth sticking to LP and Audition and picking up a few of the plugins you refer to. Thanks for the wonderful content🙏🏼

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +1

      You’re very welcome! And Logic is a great DAW if you know it. I use it sometimes but I struggle with things that should be intuitive at times.
      If you know it, there’s no reason to change!

  • @MattWalterman
    @MattWalterman 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Nate! Another masterclass

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha. Just my way of doing things, but you’re very welcome, my friend!

  • @simonsayshomeassistant
    @simonsayshomeassistant 3 місяці тому +1

    Great I just found this video!

  • @garyduganmusic
    @garyduganmusic 3 місяці тому +1

    Great information, as usual! Thanks for the tip about Sound Gym!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому

      Hey Gary! Thanks so much! And you’re very welcome, my friend! Cheers!

  • @Dobrovinskiy
    @Dobrovinskiy 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 місяці тому

      No worries!

    • @Dobrovinskiy
      @Dobrovinskiy 2 місяці тому

      ​@@TheRecordist but maybe it is better to put de-esser before compressor? comp will bring all esses upfront

  • @BejaeIngate
    @BejaeIngate 3 місяці тому +1

    Love your videos!! Some really helpful stuff here!

  • @AnonymerSchmock
    @AnonymerSchmock 2 місяці тому +2

    What do you think of RMS/LUF normalizations?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 місяці тому +1

      Hey. I think RMS is the old standard and LUFS is the new standard. I much prefer LUFS because it takes into account perceived loudness.
      But with different mediums require different numbers, so I stay away from recommending any particular numbers.

  • @humongortart
    @humongortart 16 днів тому +1

    I should have known, happiness can go to 11! (hundred)

  • @paulg3388
    @paulg3388 3 місяці тому +1

    After struggling to get my Podcast sound right and trying sooooo many different approaches (settling on a Cubase Podcast product + Izotope) I’ll be definitely contacting you for one of the packages as a) I’m a fan b) I trust you c) I’m about to lose my sh*t with what should be simple!!! I can write an orchestral score surely I can do this?!?!?! But ohhhhhh no !!!! Thanks :-)

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому

      Hahahaha. Paul, I know what you mean! It took me many years to hone the craft of sculpting the human speaking voice. And I ALSO come from a background in composing orchestral scores!
      I look forward to hearing from you!

    • @paulg3388
      @paulg3388 3 місяці тому

      @@TheRecordist lots to talk about then !!! :-)

  • @jenslempke7883
    @jenslempke7883 3 місяці тому +1

    As always, a top notch video! No measuring tape story this time, or did I miss that? 😊 Oh! The measuring tape episode were at the end this time.

    • @OdinsMaiden
      @OdinsMaiden 3 місяці тому +2

      You missed it. It was very close to the end.

    • @jenslempke7883
      @jenslempke7883 3 місяці тому +1

      @@OdinsMaidenWrote it before I saw it!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha. I almost pulled a fast one on you guys! Hahahaha.

  • @nomadherper
    @nomadherper 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm intrigued by your gold package but I have typically used Premier or Audition to EQ my audio. I have Luna but am far from proficient. I have the Voosteq Model N plugin there. What might your suggested path forward be for someone like me who would like to utilize the preset you'd generate in the gold package? In order to utilize the preset would I need to purchase all of the plugins you used to generate it? Thanks in advance.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +1

      Hey there! Great questions.
      I can generally use any plugins to make presets. But I don’t use Audition or Premiere, and that’s no problem.
      For these situations, I would use Waves Scheps Omni Channel 2. This is a wicked cheap plugin that has everything I’d need built right in, with the exception of noise reduction.
      Depending on your audio, I could do a lot just with the Model N.
      If you were to buy Omni Channel right now, they’ve got a special on: buy one get another free. So you could get Waves Clarity Vx noise reduction along with Omni Channel 2 for $39.
      I can do everything in just those plugins. This will translate across any DAW you may choose to use forever.
      www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel
      I actually did the VO editing you saw in this video twice. Once the way you saw it, and another just with Clarity and Omni Channel, but the video was getting too long so I cut the second one out.
      Hope this helps!

  • @xavmiz3070
    @xavmiz3070 3 місяці тому +3

    Baited by a Muppet, definitely not the first time for me. 😁

  • @windpeoples
    @windpeoples 3 місяці тому +1

    Alfred, is it true that you have been an actor, an intel agent, a medic in the RAF, and a member of the RM and SAS?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +1

      Well, I have been accused of being a bit of an overachiever once or twice. 😉

    • @testing1two547
      @testing1two547 3 місяці тому +1

      He's the Brian Blessed of Canada

  • @taimanin
    @taimanin 3 місяці тому +1

    How to process spoken word in real-time? For calls, streams, etc.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому +2

      Hey there. Generally it’s best to either use an interface with DSP of its own, like Universal Audio Apollo or similar. Or you can use outboard gear to do this. You may even be able to do this with just your computer, but that depends on how powerful it is. Processing in real-time can cause some latency issues.

    • @taimanin
      @taimanin 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TheRecordist thank you for the reply! I have heard of using the Universal Audio Apollo for their DSP, but the price point of those are pretty steep. For DSP with just the computer, is there a guide somewhere that you recommend? I have searched a little, but most recommend using the Apollo

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 місяці тому

      @@taimanin hey. There are some out there other than Apollo, but some of them are either way too expensive, or they suck.
      The cheapest options for you might be an outboard rack like the DBX 286s. It’s got all that stuff on-board (except for noise reduction - it’s got a gate only).