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asnively · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject: How does this mic sound?

Well, I got a new mic. And I'm trying to figure out how to work it and what compression settings would be good for auditions. I don't really trust my ears as much as I trust yours, so if you have a minute...

Click to hear Amy's new mic!

You can provide your opinion aninymously via the poll, or feel free to leave your comments and suggestions.

Thank you!
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bobsouer · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:53 pm Post subject:

Amy,

Sounds wonderful to my ears.
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Frank F · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject:

Hmmm, the mic has some sibilance, and there is no real body. In my opinion there is a bit of colour in the upper mid's which is obtuse.

You have a rich and wonderful voice which when recorded on a clean VO microphone will come through with a clarity which distinguishes you from the rest of the crowd.

A bit of tuning might help, use no compression and no EQ for a cleaner sound.

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asnively · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:

Here's the raw file...
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

Sounds good unprocessed....pretty good overall.

I agree it's important to get objective feedback, but IMO ultimately you have to like the sound of it, whether anyone else does or not.

I think it sounded quite good...or rather, you sounded quite good on it

whalewtchr · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject:

I like it Amy. Agree with Frank F on sibilance. Of course your ears will be the true test.
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Jacob Ekstroem · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:14 am Post subject:

Amy, why process at all? The raw, dry file sounded great?!
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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

The raw file is much better, and they're both good. But I think I liked you better with the AKG Perception you used (now I'll probably find out that this is the Perception...) Wink

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imaginator · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:59 am Post subject:

hi, amy

i'll also vote for the un-processed sound, though both files sound a little "thin". (frank's line about your rich voice made me think of that comparison.) good overall, though.

by the way...as a comic, you missed a perfect opportunity to include another item in your poll choices: "does this mic make my (fill in the blank) seem big?"

thanks for sharing your lovely voice. a nice way to begin a monday.
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:24 am Post subject:

another vote for the raw audio.

also, key question: are you speaking as a married or unmarried mom?
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Mike Sommer · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:30 am Post subject:

Amy, the RAW file sounds the best. There is of course sibilance, and it sounds a little thin, it's almost like you're standing in a null.

(I'm just going to throw some questions out that came to me while listening to both files. )
Is the mic in the same spot that I picked for you, and did you ever add the extra treatment that we talked about?

What is your preamp?

What is the mic?
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Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

The raw file is very natural sounding.

asnively · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone! I'm so grateful for the feedback (and even more grateful for the kind compliments Wink

)!

Jacob Ekstroem · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:41 pm Post subject:

On a different note: what a friggin' cool avatar!!!
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asnively · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks! I got sick of mailing postcards and have decided to invest in billboards all over the city.

Or I went to photofunia.com.
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