VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

[Rob Ellis]

I have done my due diligence and searched the archives.

So I know we all agree that sound files sent to a client are for the most part clean and unprocessed (unless otherwise instructed)

What about for auditions? Do you add any compression, EQ etc. to auditions in order to stand out a little more?

I usually do a little light compression but am wondering if a little EQ might be appropriate as well.

If so do you compress/EQ during the recording, or after?

Again, thank you.

[Philip Banks]

I've tried both ways, sweet and low (moment of humour there). Results suggest that post production makes no difference.

I had a dynamic mic sat on my desk for a while and used it to record an audition for what turned out to be a TV commercial, got the job. The audition is about you and nothing else unless stated in the audition request. If you are concerned about how the quality of your audio is perceived you may like to add an intro.

"Audio supplied is for Voice audition purposes only no post production processing has taken place".

[Gp]

the right answer as most always Philip.

[Yoda117]

I usually send both since it doesn't take long for me to do it.

I do this primarily because I know that some casting agencies and agents take my stuff and process it. Having heard the processing, I quickly realized that the person they often used had no clue what they were doing and would go a little overboard.

Therefore I send both. That way they can hear me as I am, and then hear me with a little bit of processing the way I think they want it. Feedback from prospective clients (some of whom are regular clients now) and the casting agencies have been positive for "making the extra effort and making their job easier".

Philip is correct in his statement, but if you know what the process is on how your audition ultimately lands in the hands of the client, you can better determine your response.
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[Bill Campbell]

Sweeten or not? I think it depends on the job. Hard sell auto spot - process it. Narration with lots of expression - don't process.

People with great mic technique will sound good "naked". Others might need a little "touch up".

Punch lines coming....now
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[Edo]

If I were to ask myself that question, I'd probably answer:

... Carlos Santana will sound like Carlos Santana even when his guitar is hooked up to an ancient Sony Walkman or a Walkie Talkie. The performance is what makes him worth remembering...

[kgenus]

Man ... you had a good point but you just picked the wrong man ... Carlos Santana has one hell of a pedal board, as do most electric guitarists. You should see his studio, not to mention the archive room housing everything he's played that has been recorded.

Put the money in the read, send it off and move on to the next audition.
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