Amazing Voice-Over Sound With The Aston Spirit Microphone: It's All About The Room!

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2023
  • How do you improve your voice-over recording quality? How do some voice-over artists achieve an excellent recording sound for film, broadcast, and other professional productions? What is the secret to producing professional-level voice-over productions from a home studio? The answer is It's All About The Room! In this video, I describe how Italian Voice-Over artist Giancarlo Guarrera ( / giancarlo-guarrera-552... ) achieves an excellent raw recording sound because of his room's acoustic treatment. See how I break down his room's acoustic treatment type and placement and learn how it accomplishes removing all detectible reflections in the room. Then, I walk through the voice-over processing for the recording captured on an Aston Spirit microphone and a Focusrite 18i6 1st-generation audio interface. Finally, hear the before and after processed sounds to compare. Once you see this video, you'll have a better understanding of why acoustic treatment is so important to achieve an excellent voice-over sound.
    ▬ Training Course Links ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
    Acoustic Treatment For Voice Over Training Course
    www.lennyb.com/acoustic-treat...
    ▬ Custom Processing Link ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
    Submit Your For Voice www.lennyb.com/get-your-voice...
    ▬ Equipment Links ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
    Giancarlo's Microphone: Aston Spirit
    sweetwater.sjv.io/y2P9LD
    Lenny's microphone used in this video: Neuman TLM 103
    sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZQ6ZL
    Lenny's Preamp used in this video: Neve 1073spx
    sweetwater.sjv.io/an924j
    Lenny's Interface used in this video: Apollo X6
    www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
    ▬ About Lenny B ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
    I help content creators make a stronger connection with their audience. Voice-over artists, actors, musicians, and performers worldwide come to me to help improve their production quality, expand their influence, grow their audience, win more auditions, and get more work. Some of the links on this page are links to affiliate websites, and I receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. My affiliates include Sweetwater, Roswell Microphones, Gik Acoustics, Waves, and Amazon.
    #audioproduction #voiceover #voiceoverartist #voiceactingadvice #voiceactingadvice #acoustictreatment
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  • @jeffstewartauthor
    @jeffstewartauthor 7 місяців тому +11

    Love this video. What a great voice on this artist. All the points made here about the room and treatment are 100 percent on-point. On top of that, having had presets done by Lenny B, I can say it not only raises the bar, it instills confidence that is completely audible. To have your own inimitable sound shine through is beautiful. It also, for me, lets me focus on the read, and not the audio. This video is gold.

  • @rocnred
    @rocnred 7 місяців тому +4

    Sembra fantastico. Giancarlo has a great voice, a great room, and a great mic. You made him sound more balanced and masculine (if that was even possible). You brought out all the significant parts of his voice. You definitely have the EQ Superpower. Room noise and reflections are crucial to getting a great sound. I love the broadcast sound. After hearing his processed vocal, I now have to go for a drive in my Ferrari….Buona fortuna Giancarlo!

    • @Junkzzzz
      @Junkzzzz 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much for your words! 😊
      Giancarlo

  • @bastianaudio
    @bastianaudio 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Have really enjoyed watching it! ♥

  • @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt
    @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt 7 місяців тому +3

    Highly informative and educational! Great info to absorb and utilize! And thanks to Giancarlo Guarrera for both a fab sample, but also a proper photo of his set-up so we can see "how the room affected the sound". Fab video! Btw, would love to hear your thoughts on the Lewitt Sub-Zero.

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +1

      Hi @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt. I have worked with a few Lewitt mics, but I don't have any experience with the Lewitt Sub-Zero. Do you have one? What's the model number?

    • @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt
      @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt 7 місяців тому

      @@HeyLennyB the Lewitt 540 Sub-Zero.

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +1

      I have received many submissions with VO using that mic. It's fantastic. I need to add it to my suggested mic list.

    • @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt
      @HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt 7 місяців тому

      @@HeyLennyB It has its own 80Hz and 160 Hz Low-cut filters, which is a nice touch. Even w/out using those, its sound can be a bit "brisk", a bit "crisp/bright", but it's fab for clarity. Also comes with a fab shock mount and minimalist pop-screen (which is mainly to stop saliva from getting into/past the mesh). The molded case it comes with is almost indestructible, lol!

  • @sugarbait
    @sugarbait 7 місяців тому +1

    Good video!!

  • @Junkzzzz
    @Junkzzzz 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi Lenny! Great video! It was very intresting to see you working on my voice.

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +2

      @Junkzzzz Hey Giancarlo! Thanks for letting me use your situation as an example for my channel! I'm here to help if you need me. I'm gonna check out some of your music too 👍.

  • @MarcoCalia
    @MarcoCalia 7 місяців тому +1

    Ottimo LennyB ❤

  • @STUDIO7Collectibles
    @STUDIO7Collectibles 7 місяців тому +2

    Great vid as always Lenny :) I'm going to be in touch soon as I've just made a new vocal booth in my studio but I'm still getting some muddiness even though it is made the same way I did originally so I'm guessing the room size difference is really coming through as mentioned, or boxy ness that I've tried removing - I also switched over using the F6 RTA EQ and Scheps from Waves because of your vids.

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +1

      I'm looking forward to hearing what you're working with. Thanks for watching!

    • @STUDIO7Collectibles
      @STUDIO7Collectibles 7 місяців тому +1

      @@HeyLennyB I've just submitted :)

  • @xdanielpatrick
    @xdanielpatrick 7 місяців тому +2

    Lenny I really enjoy your channel. I know you specialize in voiceover and have a video EQing and processing the MKH416 (of course, it’s a popular choice in the voiceover world) but have you ever had experience working with the MKH50 more so for dialogue recording and capture? Just curious. I love the mic.
    Definitely have learned over time (and still learning) that treating your environment is king for better audio. Thanks!

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +1

      Hey @danielpatrick290, yes I've had a few MKH50s come through. I love the mic for dialogue. It's a good choice for a not entirely optimized recording space. Knowing where to point the mic "away from" is key. Do you have one?

    • @xdanielpatrick
      @xdanielpatrick 7 місяців тому

      @@HeyLennyBYes, I just picked up the MKH50 and really enjoy it. I know it has a more “aggressive” character to it but I think that’s why I like it. I also have an old 416.

  • @TerryWyce
    @TerryWyce 7 місяців тому +1

    OK, never mind rockwool, relistend to the audio and going pick up a few of these

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +1

      Hi Terry, I seem to have a tough time with that pronunciation. Let me know if you have more questions. Beware, the thicker the panel, the better it is at absorbing low frequencies. I suggest you take my Acoustic Treatment for Voice-Over course before purchasing any treatment. I promise It WILL save you time, money, and frustration! Thanks!!!

  • @SuzieBeeAuthorNarrator
    @SuzieBeeAuthorNarrator 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Lenny! I have a question about EQ. So, in adobe audition, there is an EQ preset called Vocals...what is your opinion of this preset and should we use it to EQ our voices?

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому

      Any EQ presets are kind of like generic, ill-fitting clothes. They may do the job and protect you from the elements. However, nothing looks as good as a well-tailored suit, dress, etc. EQ presets are a good starting point, but you can improve the sound by fine-tuning the EQ to your recording space, your voice, and your style.

  • @rbecker380
    @rbecker380 7 місяців тому +1

    Lenny, I'm contemplating moving from Audition to Logic Pro X to get rid of a monthly payment. I've used Audition for years. Can I ask why you seem to prefer Logic Pro?

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому +1

      I've always been an Apple fan. I like the way all of the apps are intuitive. Logic is also the audio version of Final Cut Pro, which is their video editing software. I use Final Cut for all of my videos. The apps are laid out the same way that I think. I hope that makes sense. There will be a learning curve, but that holds true with all apps.

    • @rbecker380
      @rbecker380 7 місяців тому

      @@HeyLennyB Also an Apple fan, which is a big draw to bring things more "in house." Love your videos. Thank you, sir.

    • @HeyLennyB
      @HeyLennyB  7 місяців тому

      Hi @ellinokosfm. I'm not familiar with Stereo Tools. I understand it's a streaming processor. You could use it with an external preamp, Cloudlifter, and an RE20. However, I believe you still need a sound card or audio interface. Thanks for watching!