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Brian in Charlotte · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:38 am Post subject:

If I remember correctly, a very well known and respected audio book narrator said he buys Binaca Blast by the case. Said it's amazing.
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whalewtchr · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:28 pm Post subject:

Pectin, Binaca, hydration, no coffee, no dairy, mouth always slightly open, mic placement the list goes on. Sometimes the clicks are sinus or jaw related, so if it's chronic and prevalent, then professional medical help might be needed. Always best to solve on front end IMHO.
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torikamal · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:11 am Post subject:

Thanks for the apple tip!

Since I got into audio books, editing out mouth sounds has really become what takes the longest for me. I now record a chapter (sipping water in the booth), then when I'm back at my computer, I take a bite of apple right when I sit down, and another bite right before I head into the booth. Supposedly apples are pretty healthy, too.

I would add one tip I found that has helped me out. I found myself licking my lips a lot because they were drying out from all the hot air blowing past them. I now regularly use Burt's Bees Lip Balm (but really any non-crappy chapstick will do), to prevent my lips from sucking more moisture out of my mouth. Seems to help a bit.

todd ellis · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:51 am Post subject:

+1 on the tooth brushing - works like a charm. i'm in the midst of some dental work with a rear molar pulled awaiting an implant - and the space back there is giving me fits on long projects if i don't brush a few times a day.
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Benjamin Stovall · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:56 am Post subject:

If you're open to a digital solution in post, Izotope RX 2 Advanced has a "decrackler" filter that works very well for this. For long narration and audio books it's a definite time saver.

It's a feature rich suite of tools that is very effective. Watch a video here: http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/rx/
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TC · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:10 pm Post subject:

I've made a couple of recent discoveries in this area that are probably unique to me, but I'll share them anyway in case they help somebody.

1. I find that when my mouth is especially crackly despite regular hydration, a vigorous massage of my cheeks and lips can help a lot. Just a quick 10 seconds or so seems sufficient. Then I'll usually finish it off with a few exaggerated rounds of "rubber baby buggy bumpers" and "red leather, yellow leather" to get my mouth moving again. I don't know why this works, but it has made a huge difference for me while recording books. Maybe it keeps the inside of my cheeks and lips from pulling taut against my teeth or something.

2. It seems like an obvious thing, but peanut butter is a culprit for me. But I don't mean right before session. Even hours after I've eaten it, peanut butter seems to keep my mouth noisy. I figured that a small amount of peanut butter in my oatmeal in the morning wouldn't be a big deal as long as I brushed my teeth before recording and then sipped a lot of water during the session. But the effects of peanut butter in my mouth seem to withstand the toothbrush and the hydration. Switching to almond butter has helped.

Jen Gosnell · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:32 am Post subject:

I like the face massage idea, TC! Laugh

Edwino · Joined: 29 Oct 2012 Posts: 22 Location: Mid Atlantic

I agree with George that the U87 is pretty forgiving. What I use, the TLM 49, is more sensitive.

Number 1, I would say is taking a good amount of water 30 mins or more before the session, 2, a green apple, 3 entertainers secret but intake through the nostrils.
Mic position and breath control are also important.

Edwin

Pam · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:37 pm Post subject:

Great idea on the face massage Tony! I too have a U87 and the placement over the cheek to the side has helped me tremendously. I'll add the massage now. Thanks!
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sounddguy · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject:

sb4vox · Joined: 17 Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Mid Atlantic

Plain old Apple Juice, and Alkalol work for me.

Steve

Bruce · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:00 am Post subject:

markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Hi, I'm Mark...and I'm an Alkalolic.

Seriously, that stuff(Alkalol)is great! I've had consistent good luck with it as a gargle, mouth-rinse, and for nasal irrigation with a Neti pot.
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sb4vox · Joined: 17 Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Mid Atlantic

Steve B., a grateful recovering Alkalolic also.
... apple-juice addict, gearaholic .... ad infinitum.

Steve

BenWils · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:03 am Post subject:

Apple Cider and the use of Nuetrogena lip balm to keep lip smacks and cracks away. I don't use the cider anymore, but it helped when I was newer and nervous for sessions, which can make your mouth dry. Learning how to manage the nerves can help a lot.
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