Custom Voice-Over Processing WIth iZotope's Nectar Plugin
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2022
- Voice-over audio engineer Lenny B uses iZotope's Nectar software to process a recent voice-over submission. Hear the difference each processor, including EQ, the expander/gate, compression, and saturation, makes to the overall sound. Learn as you are directed to listen to different criteria before making critical audio processing decisions. Then, hear how the final voice-over processing makes a voice recording sound clear, detailed, warm, and more intelligible.
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A custom processing preset by Lenny B for voice-over is a series of plugins explicitly tuned for your voice, in your room, and on your microphone. To compete in today's voice-over world, you must ensure that your demos and auditions are extraordinary. Voice-over artists at every experience level from all over the world are fighting to win work. However, if you don't have a professional sound, you will lose out to someone who does. Custom voice-over processing can take your audio presentation quality to the level necessary to compete with the pros. Instead of taking it upon yourself to tweak the parameters like EQ compression, DeEssing, and saturation, you can hire a professional voice-over audio engineer to create it for you. Once you have the custom preset on your system, you have "The Sound" every time you press the record button.
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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.
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These video are really cool. I didn't realize that I have so many current tools in my possession to use for enhancing my VO.
My eyes widened with joy when I saw the Neat King Bee 2 in that intro! That exact mic coupled with your absolutely amazing techniques are taking my VO to the next level.
Can't thank you enough for your content Lenny!
Can't wait to sit down and watch this after work. Saved for later. Always a joy to watch your vids Sir
Dude, you are the best on what you do and you have the exact skill I need help with, getting my arms around really understanding how to make better voice over sound, deal with compression and EQ, and how to approach it. I am constantly on UA-cam for business and pleasure, and as of today I think your channel is the only one now that I rang the bell to get all notifications. Your teaching is invaluable!!
I appreciate that!
Lenny I just want to say thank you. God bless you and multiply blessings for you. This are truly masterclasses for free. I N C R E D I B L E !
I’ve been curious about this for a while now. Thanks.
Amazing breakdown, Lenny and a brilliant way to showcase your services.
Great video Sir....been searching on UA-cam for a content like this and I found this channel...awesome stuffs.
I learnt a thing or two!
Thank you for taking time to do this...Really appreciate 🙏
Sir, Thank you for your work. You are deserving of many more zero's on your subs and I am manifesting this in abundance for you. Merry xmas.
Thank you Lenny!
Tre' cool as usual, Lenny... Cheers mate!
You remind me of Steve from Blues Clues (how he looks now) 😊that's a good thing, you're very kind and am so grateful for your help. I will probably be signing up for your eq course in the near future
Grande Lenny! 🙂
Hey Lenny, I learned a lot of things; you should do a studio tour video to show us what you have. I'm really interested in learning from you. You should do a video about what you use for the mic and preamp and what Plug-ins you use on your voice.
When you take a mixing and mastering course, I took the eq course it was perfect.
Great tutorial!, thanks!
Love this channel, I’m ready to send my audio sample but first, could you tell me what VU meter are you using? Thank you
Hi Lenny,
Great video! I have Nectar 3, so I’m really looking forward to trying some of this on my voice.
I have a couple compression questions. First, do you always place your Opto Compressor some point after the first Compressor? I ask because I’ve seen many engineers use something like an LA2A into an 1176 on vocals, but I’m guessing it’s different for VO? Second, what sort of attack and release times are you using in that first Compressor? Are you still letting the transients of his speech get through?
Many thanks for all your great content😊
Hi Blake,
I will give you an answer that may seem unspecific. However, it will ultimately lead you to the proper way to utilize compression for any audio production. It's a journey and takes time. I'm still learning to this day. You asked, "do you always place your Opto Compressor at some point after the first Compressor?" My answer is no, and here's why. Each compressor type is a tool that offers a different way to modify the audio. Some sounds (voices) require different, more aggressive dynamic adjustments; some require a softer or transparent dynamic adjustment. I suggest that you get to know how each type of compressor sculpts the audio.
Compressors styles like VCA, Opto, FET, and others all sound slightly different and offer different features. The differences are relatively minuscule, but when combined with other processing, it becomes more noticeable. When you begin to work on a sound (compressing), reach for the tool to do the job. That also goes for attack and release times. Each attack and release setting will differ depending on the audio material used. I suggest using (and just playing with) a compressor and its controls and getting familiar with how each control modifies the sound. It may take some time, but you'll get there. If I were to tell you a specific plugin order or control setting, it would make your journey more complex and longer. Load a song file, a voice file, or a drum loop and play with different compressors and their settings in your DAW. You can't break anything (keep your monitor volume in check). I hope that helps. This guide from Logic Pro (same with garage band) helped me early on, and I believe it will help you get a good idea of each compressor's features and strengths.
support.apple.com/guide/logicpro/compressor-main-parameters-lgcead9636ef/mac
Here's iZotope's Nectar version and it's just as good.
help.izotope.com/nectar2/content/nectar%202%20help%20documentation/compressors%20module.htm
You got this! 👍 Thanks for reaching out!
Lenny! thank you for this! im planning to buy nectar soon. GREAT VIDEO! and that sound from your mic is amazing too!
Need some advice, I am thinking about getting Nectar and Ozone however, the budget is a little tight right now, given that I already record with the DBX 286s Which Plugin should I Prioritize?
I'll give it to you straight. I'd say plugins may not be what you need. I really need to hear a sample of your voice before I can give you the legit suggestion. Often, its acoustic treatment that should be the priority. It may just your best move/investment. No plugins can completely solve a room problem. They just patch the problem. But room treatment (if needed) will make plugins AND your DBX sound better. Send me your audio and I'll give my suggestion.
@@HeyLennyB already did. thanks lenny.
Cool, what name did you send it under? You can email me directly at lenny@lennyb.com
Hi Lenny did you do any custom presets for audiobooks for voiceoverangela? How much do custom eq go for? I am trying to decide between Audacity and Reaper (not sure I want to go with StudioOne and Audition since they moved to subscription and Audition is said to be so good but it's almost $400 a month). Thoughts? Much appreciated.
Hi @eri7-11. Thanks for reaching out. I believe Adobe Audition is only about $20/month. I think the best professional DAW for you is the one you feel the most comfortable with. If you send me an example of your audio, I'd be happy to give you a price quote for a custom setting. I'd also be happy to discuss your DAW decision further. There's no obligation to purchase anything. Please follow the three steps on this page: www.lennyb.com/get-your-voice-processed-submission-form
@@HeyLennyB ok will do thanks!
I can't seem to find nectar 4? Is that correct or is it some other plug in you're using?
Hi Martin, I’m using the apps that come with the iZotope monthly music package subscription. I hope that helps. Please email me (lenny@lennyb.com) if you can’t find the subscription. Thanks
How do you get the narration sound like in the Netflix show “You”. It has the power of a voice over but the natural sound of room dialogue. I can’t seem to get this type of sound no matter what my mics/preamps I use with alternate mic positions . Can you help
Hey Malo, I'll see what I can do. Can you send me a link of the video/audio you're referring to?
@@HeyLennyB thanks for the response. This video has some of the narration excerpts: ua-cam.com/video/bJqdZ20dcTM/v-deo.html
Yeah, that's bold and intimate. A voice-over like this requires a professionally treated room. There is absolutely no reflections in the space this was recorded in. Then, and only then, can processing can achieve this sound. It sounds likely that there's some light compression at a high ratio. I'd guess it's a condenser microphone. Maybe even a tube preamp.