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jacobtheloofah · 1 year

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Hey, my friend wants to get started in voice acting but doesn't really know where to start... Do you possibly have a F.A.Q or a list of resources maybe? I'd really appreciate it! <3

I can give some pointers sure! I'll do two segments, the equipment/software part and then the actual acting part, it ended up being way longer than I intended so check it out below:

For hardware it's definitely easiest to start with an affordable USB mic. Ignore all the bullshit that people say of like "ThE bLuE yEtI iS gArBaGe" cuz first of all they're overreacting, it's perfectly fine, and second of all you're literally starting out so you don't need to spend hundreds and hundreds if not thousands on audio equipment. Hell if you've got an iphone you can use the audio recording thing built into that, it'll just be difficult to get consistent sounding audio unless you get a stand and filter for it. I'm getting sidetracked but yeah any blue microphone is great to start out with, I also recommend Audiotechnica, their AT2020 USB is what I started with and it served me well for many years and I think these days it's cheaper than the yeti even.

I also highly recommend a good stand and most importantly some sort of pop filter for the mic, if your microphone comes with a stand thats good and all but uh make sure it's a good stand cuz it sometimes isn't lol, like the AT2020's default stand is so flimsy and top-heavy and shitty. You want something with either a good solid base or a wide enough base that it will support the mic and not wobble or topple. It's easy enough to find one-size-fits-all mic stands online, so don't worry about that too much, but definitely look into what pop filter works well and works for you.

A filter like this is gonna be very good but it can be tricky if you're tight on desk space. Otherwise you can get filters that go right over the mic like a sock and those work well enough but you'll need to still be aware of plosives (sounds like your P or T sounds) cuz those may still pass through the filter.

And then as far as software, just use Audacity. It's free, it's user friendly, you can get tons of plugins for it, it's free, there's like 5 billion tutorials for it online for whatever effect you're trying to achieve, and on top of that it's free. If you wanna sink your teeth into something more then you could do Reaper, which is less user friendly but you can do more with it and mess around with stuff easier for reasons that I won't bog this down with any more than I already have. It's not free, but only technically. It's a "paid" service, by which I mean they do charge a full price for it, but they offer a full-usability free trial of it and out of principle do not stop you from just using that trial forever and ever and never paying. Do I feel bad about abusing this loophole? Yes, but they surely knew it would happen so yknow power to the people ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

One final note on the technical side, be aware of your surroundings. You may wanna figure out ways to dampen audio around you in case it'll leave background noise in your recording. Audacity has a built in noise reduction tool which has saved my ass so many times so that's good to use, but it won't work miracles. Don't expect to record with your family talking in the background and for your audio to be fine in the end, you'll still wanna make sure you can record in silence without bothering other people and cut off outside noises (air conditioning, noise from a window, etc) as much as you can. A physical solution to just static background audio is to get a shit ton of noise dampening foam panels and either pin those on the wall around where your computer is or find creative ways to hang them up around you. My solution was to get an affordable room divider with fabric panels and attach the foam to that so I could prop them up around me. But that isn't really necessary when you're getting started lol. If you don't mind being sweaty you can just throw a blanket over yourself and your computer and record in there. If you've got like a spare closet you can bring a laptop, mic, and small folding table or something into, even better!

So you get yourself a nice microphone, you get comfortable with Audacity, and you're ready to go. Now what do you do?

You learn to act.

It seems obvious but it also feels important to say it out loud just in case, voice acting is acting and if you wanna get good at it you have to put in time and effort to practice. Do you need to go and get a theater degree? No but if you're anything like me and you're on tumblr in 2023 I bet you already have one. But if you don't and you havent studied acting before, I do highly encourage taking an acting class if you're able to. If not, aside from whatever studying on the "craft" you do on your own, you just have to dive in and work at it. I feel confident as a performer right here right now, but that's because I did do a full 4 years studying and performing and on top of that I've been doing voice acting stuff online for a decade now. So if you get all the equipment and you start doing it, please don't be discouraged if it takes you time to sound good. It's not just about how to act, it's about how to work with a microphone, it's about understanding what you're saying in a way that communicates the performance with *just words* cuz you ain't got a body to help with it. It'll take time, but just keep at it.

I think a lot about this series of videos that Tom Scott made about making content online and "being successful," I'll link those videos here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Anyway the gist of it is that it's very easy to feel discouraged by many things, whether it be because one video you made got a lot of views even though you put seemingly little effort into it or it wasn't up to your standards, or you put a lot of effort into something and it got no attention at all. You'll put a lot of coal into an engine that seemingly will burn it all away and pick up very little power from it, and you'll probably do that a lot to the point where it feels pointless. Maybe once in a while you'll get a burst from it, but then back to just smoke. Don't stop. Keep making things. Keep working at it and eventually you'll get to a point where you've made so much stuff and done so many things that even if you look back on things and go "that was terrible" or "I didn't know what I was doing back then," it doesn't matter! You made all that stuff! You've got so much experience under your belt! And I bet dollars to donuts you learned so much and grew so much without even realizing it, because if you are able to look back and cringe at your former self then that means you've grown and developed. You can still judge yourself all you want, but it's better than what you were doing 4 years ago. So just find things you wanna record just for the hell of it, a poem or a fandom comic or a novel you like or funny tumblr posts or tweets or whatever the fuck. Just record it, slap it together in whatever editing software you like (good free/affordable video editing software is a whole other can of worms but my short advice is keep your eyes peeled on humble bundle cuz they've done deals with vegas pro in the past) and put it up on youtube or tumblr or tiktok or wherever. Just make stuff, keep making it for your friends or whatever amount of followers you may acrue, but most importantly make it for yourself. If you don't enjoy the process then you're not gonna get far. Find joy in the process of creating and learning and growing, and at the end you'll have a giant pile of experience you can pull from to go forth and voice act the shit out of some stuff.

I hope this far too long beginner's guide can help your friend out, but if there's anything I missed or any clarifications please feel free to ask me to expand on this! But yeah I wrote way more than I anticipated so I'm gonna go back to playing tears of the kingdom

#voice acting #advice #acting #voice over #jacob answers

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party-slug · 8 months

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just saw a guy tryna do a decca tree setup with AT2020's. hate to be elitist but cmon, man

#shameful behavior tbh

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iamoutofideas · 7 months

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if the youtube video budget starts exceeding the price of an at2020 I’m out

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somewhereohio · 2 years

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If you're new to podcasting, use whatever you've got to record! But if you're going to spend money, may I suggest steering clear of Blue Yeti. Not a bad mic necessarily, but overpriced. For under $100, you can get an at2020usb or atr2100 and you'll bet better sound for cheaper than the yeti.

If you want to step it up a notch, for around $200, you can get an at2020 or SM58 and a USB interface, like the Focusrite Scarlett solo or the Presonus Audiobox. The interface and condenser mic can also be used for guitar/other music recording. Those will do the trick for 95% of podcasters.

And most important: reduce room sound! Your expensive mic won't sound good if your voice is bouncing off all your walls. Blankets and towels are sometimes enough, but acoustic foam is also pretty cheap.

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multitrackdrifting · 11 months

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i know ia m a video essay guy (alleged) but i dont have a very bassy mic since ive been using the same AT2020 not even one of the newer ones for like 10 years.

if i ever get a super bassy mic just know its not a choice its just an upgrade Looooool. i dont like how some people try to sound Overly deep voiced though since its like a meme on tiktok/valorant games that some eboys just got that deep voice mic tryna rizz up any random girl but its like yeah idk i hate that sound so i only watch video essayists that dont have that pronounced of a sound to their recording/editing. i really dont like hearing someone deepthroat a microphone LMFAO

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ogeeitsme · 2 years

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Hello! I think I remember that you guys do voice acting. I was wondering if you have any tips for getting into voice acting, or any tips for someone who's POC specifically who wants to go that route? My friend has been thinking about doing so, and I've been trying to help her out with it so I thought to ask

Huh, ok, so I guess for context, we do this as a hobby! We really could have turned this into paid work (not by joining the big industy, but by charging for lines in general), but figuring out prices has been very weird for us- it's different from charging for art!

I'm going to talk about voice acting at home, not on set/at a studio. We're also more of a character voice actor, s if your friend is looking to go into advertising, narration, etc, our knowledge will be limited on that! But the general idea should be very similar if not the same for some things. (Some companies and businesses or paid work in general will let your record at home, etc.)

We're going to ramble, so I'll put this under a read-more

(Also, a lot of us actually contributed to this post over the last few days, so it’s possible we repeat a few things, or our first-pronouns keep changing. Hope it still makes sense!)

Under the read-more, we’ll talk Equipment, Getting started (Auditions), and Other random advice we threw in.

Equipment

Anyway, you first want to start with your equipment. In our opinion, what matters isn't the name of what you have- but the quality of your end product. If you're recording with an iPhone for example (which is said to have one of the clearest microphones for a phone), that's fine! We knew someone who recorded his lines using his headset microphone. There's this knowledge that headset microphones have really bad quality, and the brand he has is known for being very bad in our country: CDR King, but it was VERY VERY CLEAR.. I remember in voice calls, we'd be at awe with how crisp his voice was! If you're using what you have, just make sure you take care of your equipment- what matters is how it sounds in the end. I will say though, that what's more required of you should be good headphones or earphones, so you can hear what you sound like, you should be able to pick up any mistakes or your background noise (i applicable), the fuzz, etc..

We use Garageband, since it came free with our macbook. I’ve seen a lot of professionals use Adobe Audition. These are not requirements:

Get Audacity. As a voice actor, your job isn't to clean up your lines, but if you're working without professional equipment (AND even if you DO have professional equipment, get Audacity), this really helps with Noise Removal! It's free! You can look up "how to do noise removal in audacity" and there is a lot of information on how to use this thing. For every recording, we put it through Noise Removal in audacity, unless our director specifically tells us not to (we usually ask every director when we meet a new one).

Additionally, you can record in audacity, which is once again free! It makes voice acting so much more accessible to those that can only use what they have

But if you're here to look for microphone and equipment recommendations:

We haven't tried that many Microphones; we've only been voice acting since 2014, and have only had literally 2 microphones over the 8 years! We got our first microphone in maybe 2016, though? When we started taking things seriously, and got a replacement microphone in maybe 2019, which has been our current microphone ever since. I say this, because we might not be the best perspective to suggest microphones from! Stuff's expensive, haha.

Our first microphone was an AT2020 USB by Audio Technica.

In our opinion, it's a good starter microphone. It does it's job, but it's most for talking in our opinion. If you need to sing or scream, it might not be the best, but it did serve us alright. It was a USB microphone, which will not be as good as an XLR. We replaced it because its quality started to degrade (it couldn't handle us screaming). But, Like I said, if you take care of your equipment, everything can last you a long time. We know a fellow voice actor who owns an AT2020 USB right now, and his audio is crisp :-)

Our second microphone, our current one, is a B-2 Pro by Behringer!

We finally got a mic stand so if we start slapping our desk, it doesn't absorb our shock hahaha. The quality is much better, and it can handle us screaming and shouting without the audio clipping. It came with a pop filter that hugged the microphone, and we could switch between different microphone modes! For solo voice acting, you just need it set to taking in audio only from the front side.

Also, when looking for your microphone, I highly suggest doing some personal researches on what ranges microphones can pick up. Some microphones can not handle screaming, while others can. Some microphones are only for talking, some can include singing, some will better pick up lower registers, some can pick up higher voice betters, etc. It’s complicated, but it’s something we looked up because microphones are expensive. And we wanted to make it worth it!

The best microphones will always be XLR's, which means you'll need an audio mixer so you can actually plug it into your computer!

I have nothing to add here, finding the right audio mixer for you depends on your preferences: Do you want every dial possible, so you can adjust the different frequencies in real life and in real time, or are you alright with handling all that in post production (Audacity, garageband, etc.)? With that in mind, do you want a small mixer instead? That will take up less space, and is portable. The only thing you need to worry about is making sure it has a USB output so you can actually plug it into your computer.

The first and only mixer we've ever owned is currently a XENYX Q802 USB. It has a bunch of dials and allows us for more than one XLR plugged in- which we don't need hahaha. It does its job! We just have to replace our microphone wire because you can hear its age now.

Before the pandemic, we were able to try a friend's audio mixer, because we recorded singing for him, and his audio mixer made our recordings so CLEAR without noise removal, but we were using the same microphone. IT WAS CRAZY. It was a Focusrite Scarlet (If you forget the name, searching "scarlet audio mixer" helps. It's a very small thing, and we know two people who own it! Very worth it.

Stepping In To Voice Acting (Auditions)

Like with any acting gig- go to auditions! This may be physical, or online. On Youtube, Twitter, and Tumblr, searching "casting call" and "auditions", then filtering by most recent, should help you! If you like certain medias, you can also type in the name in the search bar. For a huge majority of our voice acting ‘career’. We found casting calls via Youtube.

Otherwise, I highly recommend Casting Call Club, and joining discord servers surrounding casting calls and voice acting :-) For a long time now, we’ve been using CCC and Youtube to look for casting calls, but with Discord now existing, there’s plenty of servers out there. And just the other day, we found a casting call on tumblr!

Other Stuff (We throw random advice)

After that, the rest is just taking care of your responsibilities as a voice actor. Be on time, and respond to messages!

Unfortunately, we can’t give advice on how to price your work, we don’t have enough experience on that. but as usual, don’t go below minimum wage unless you’re totally fine with that. This is a service work, so just like how physical actors will have varied prices, it depends on your reputation and experience.

Editing your audio is literally not supposed to be your priority, unless you want to do that and it’s something you’d prefer than have someone else edit. If anything, the most I would suggest any voice actor do, is noise removal; But you shouldn’t be adding your own reverbs and echo’s unless, once again, you’re alright with that. I say this, because a voice actor’s job is to come in with your lines, give good takes, and leave. Just because you’re able to record at home, doesn’t mean you should be doing literally all the other work for every single project. That’s your director’s problem, unless you offer it

Don’t record more than 3-5 takes per line or paragraph. It will give the editor a headache, and it’s useless if all 5 takes will sound the same, anyway. What we do, is that after we finish recording a whole session, we go to audacity for noise removal. While we do that, we also listen through the whole recording to remove any useless takes to keep things quick and precise. this is Extra work, but a personal choice so we can look more professional and to-the-point.

If you need to scream for the line, then scream! Whisper screaming does nothing. Voice acting is not just saying the lines just because; you still have to be in character.

It’s ok if you’re not friends with the director or other cast members. It’s never an obligation for you to hang out in the cast servers. if you feel like you’re being forced to participate in a project server, that’s personally a red flag. You are allowed to say no to roles or events, this is especially if you are doing this as a hobby, or for free.

Voice acting needs you to be unafraid to be silly and goofy. Even if you’re introverted outside of the booth, you need to be able to show as much emotion with your voice when called for it! Allowing yourself to let loose means you can act for almost any role.

Speaking of the above, find out what you can do, and run with it. While we do original voices for characters of original works or creations, we actually started out with doing impressions of MLP Characters. To shorten the story, we’ve always wanted to play Fluttershy roles growing up, but the Fluttershy role is honestly oversaturated with voice actors who aren’t always the most accurate. Turns out, we’re extremely good at Twilight Sparkle, but originally never wanted to voice her. Thing is, No one ever voices Twilight Sparkle, it’s surprisingly in-demand since no one can do her much. Obabscribbler described us recently as one of the best Twilights out there. Even right up there with IMShadow :-). If you find your niche, it’s ok to run with it, even if you never originally planned to do that. Maybe something you never liked originally doing, was something plenty of other people of needed.

But if you feel stuck, practicing outside of your comfort zone will always be the best recommendation.

Lastly, take care of your voice! If you feel a sore throat coming on or a cold, immediately get as much rest. Your voice box is your tool, and you will be out of commission literally until you fully recover.

Also, I just realized that we didn’t include any advice for POC.. We’re Asian (Filipino), and I unfortunately don’t have a lot to add. I suppose this is because as a voice actor, you’re behind a curtain so no one will see you or your skin and features. I will say though- you can make it as a voice actor no matter who you are or what you look. As long as you’re a decent person, you can go anywhere and do anything. What matters, as a voice actor, is your skill. I say this as someone who voice acts at home, and does not go to physical auditions where people can see my face.

Your luck may especially come from those who are specifically looking for voice actors of color. If you want, looking for characters that have your ethnicity or accent might be something you’d be interested in! We personally just go after characters we want to voice, and it’s just a bonus if our ethnicity and background might match the character :-) (See: we voice a lot of non-humans haha). After all, you are supposed to be the character, unless the character was specifically molded after you. The different voice acting communities we’ve been in have been extremely diverse! The world is truly your oyster

#winter-spades #ask #From Markus #voice acting

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kettnercreative · 2 years

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https://kettnercreative.com/microphone/at2020-pop-filter/?feed_id=59&_unique_id=63960e92de02f https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GeWpU... #CondenserMicrophone #Microphone

#CondenserMicrophone #Microphone #at2020 #at2020setup #audiotechnicaat2020 #foamwindscreen #plosive #popfilter #windscreen

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auspicious-voice · 2 years

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Future Voicebank Plans for Junka Meteo and Suiden Zero

Never thought I'd be writing a voicebank development for Meteo and Zero, but here we are :D

As I am currently readying new voicebanks to be released, here's what to expect for my secondary UTAUs in the future - if I a) have the time and b) ever get to do it.

More under the cut!

Last Major Voicebank Updates

Life's been getting busier by the moment, and that means that I'm getting less time to develop voicebanks. That's part of the reason why I developed "final" major updates for my main UTAUs for the time being.

While I said that Meteo and Zero would not be getting any major updates (like multiexpression ones), I do have plans to record new voicebanks for them! Given how limited my free time will be, I will only be recording "standard" voicebanks for them. These will be their last voicebanks for the time being, as I have no plans to update them further after that.

Junka Meteo PHANTASM

Meteo's planned normal voicebank that is supposed to replace their LACRIMOSA voicebank - with improved microphone quality and pronunciation. They will be recorded on F3, B3, and E4, and will be compatible with VCV, CV, and CVVC USTs. They'll also have vocal fry and an assortment of breaths.

Suiden Zero HIJACK

Similar to Meteo's planned PHANTASM voicebank, this will be Zero's normal voicebank that will replace his GLITCH voicebank in the future with various improvements. This voicebank will also be VCV-CV-VC compatible. I'm note sure if I can pull off recording vocal fry in his voice, but I'll try!

Potential Upgrades to Recording Setup

Once I am done recording Meteo and Zero's updates, I have plans to upgrade my recording setup since I'd like to get into using XLR microphones. Don't get me wrong: I like my current microphone (Blue Snowball iCE), and it sounds fantastic in a treated environment, but I think that upgrading to an XLR setup would be great.

Of course this doesn't mean I'm going to re-record the new updates for my UTAUs because that'd be a waste of time, work, and effort. However, I'd like to use the potential new recording setup to produce AI voicebanks for my UTAUs.

My budget is at $300 CAD, and I'm hoping that with that amount of money, I can get a respectable setup going for all sorts of things. So this is what I'm planning to buy in the future!

Microphone

sE Electronics X1 A Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

I was originally going to get the Audio Technica AT2020 microphone, but I found another microphone that was similarly priced, but with more features. The one at my local music store is a priced a bit cheaper, but this microphone is not available, I will gun for the AT2020.

Audio Interface

M-Audio M-Track Solo

I heard that this is a good budget audio interface when starting out with an XLR setup, so I'm going with this one. If anyone has better recommendations that are similarly priced to this one, let me know!

Voicebank Production For Next Year

So I'm hoping that next year, I can record new voicebanks for Meteo and Zero, and that'll be it for voicebank production until I can get my hands on a new recording setup.

I suppose I have nothing else to say at this point, but hopefully I'll pull through with life obligations and whatnot!

#utau #utauloid #voicebank development #junka meteo #suiden zero

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posportam-ytro-5 · 17 days

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Программы и Инструменты для Улучшения Качества Озвучки Видео на Маркетплейсе

Создание качественного видеоконтента для маркетплейсов требует не только визуального совершенства, но и безупречной озвучки. Хороший звук способен удержать внимание зрителя, создать эмоциональную связь и повысить конверсию. Давайте рассмотрим, какие инструменты и программы можно использовать для улучшения качества озвучки ваших видеороликов.

1. Микрофоны и звуковое оборудование

Первый шаг к качественной озвучке начинается с правильного оборудования. Выбор подходящего микрофона и аксессуаров играет решающую роль.

Конденсаторные микрофоны: Отличаются высокой чувствительностью и передают широкий диапазон частот. Популярные модели: Audio-Technica AT2020, Rode NT1-A.

Поп-фильтры: Помогают снизить взрывные звуки (попс) и делают запись чище.

Аудиоинтерфейсы: Обеспечивают высокое качество записи и минимизируют задержку. Рекомендуемые модели: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96.

2. Программное обеспечение для записи и редактирования звука

Для записи и редактирования озвучки необходимы профессиональные программы, которые позволяют добиться высокого качества звука.

Audacity: Бесплатный и популярный аудиоредактор с широкими возможностями для записи и редактирования звука. Идеально подходит для начинающих.

Adobe Audition: Профессиональное ПО для редактирования аудио, включающее множество инструментов для обработки звука, удаления шума и создания эффектов.

Reaper: Мощный и доступный цифровой аудиоредактор, который поддерживает широкий спектр плагинов и инструментов для редактирования.

3. Плагины для обработки звука

Использование плагинов помогает улучшить качество звука, добавляя различные эффекты и корректируя дефекты записи.

iZotope RX: Набор инструментов для восстановления звука, включая удаление шума, реверберации и других артефактов.

Waves Plugins: Широкий ассортимент плагинов для компрессии, эквализации и других видов обработки звука.

FabFilter Pro-Q 3: Мощный эквалайзер, позволяющий точно настроить частотный диапазон записи.

4. Программы для синхронизации звука и видео

Для создания гармоничного видеоконтента важно правильно синхронизировать звук и видео.

Adobe Premiere Pro: Один из ведущих видеоредакторов, включающий мощные инструменты для синхронизации звука и видео.

Final Cut Pro X: Профессиональный видеоредактор для пользователей Mac, предлагающий широкие возможности для работы со звуком.

DaVinci Resolve: Бесплатная и профессиональная программа для редактирования видео с мощными функциями работы со звуком.

5. Советы по улучшению качества озвучки

Записывайте в тихом помещении: Убедитесь, что в месте записи нет посторонних шумов, которые могут испортить качество звука.

Используйте акустические панели: Эти панели помогают уменьшить эхо и реверберацию в помещении, улучшая качество записи.

Проверяйте уровни громкости: Избегайте клиппинга и следите за уровнем громкости, чтобы запись была чистой и разборчивой.

Применяйте компрессию и эквализацию: Эти инструменты помогают сделать звук более сбалансированным и приятным для восприятия.

Заключение

Использование правильных инструментов и программ для озвучки видео на маркетплейсе значительно повышает качество вашего контента. От выбора микрофона до профессионального редактирования и синхронизации — каждая деталь важна для создания привлекательного и динамичного видеоролика. Веб-студия АРК ВЕБ готова помочь вам на каждом этапе создания качественного видеоконтента, который будет работать на вас и ваших клиентов. Свяжитесь с нами сегодня, и мы поможем воплотить ваши идеи в жизнь.

#текст в видео #арк веб #контент

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thatboypeeju · 25 days

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mic reveal haha

AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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adeito · 1 month

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Audio Technica-Microphone professionnel à condensateur cardioïde, micro PC AT2020 USB Plus, pour téléphone portable

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Choosing the Perfect Singing Mic for Recording: A Comprehensive Guide

Selecting the right microphone for recording vocals is crucial for achieving professional-quality audio recordings. In this guide, we'll explore the key factors to consider when choosing a singing mic for recording, along with recommendations for popular microphone models that excel in various recording scenarios.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Singing Mic for Recording

Microphone Type: There are singing mic for recording commonly used for recording vocals, including dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mics. Each type has its unique characteristics, such as sensitivity, frequency response, and transient response, which can significantly impact the sound quality of recorded vocals.

Polar Pattern: The polar pattern of a microphone determines its sensitivity to sound from different directions. For vocal recording, cardioid and supercardioid patterns are commonly preferred, as they provide good isolation of the singer's voice while minimizing background noise and room reflections.

Frequency Response: The frequency response of a microphone refers to its sensitivity to different frequencies of sound. A microphone with a flat frequency response is ideal for recording vocals, as it accurately captures the singer's voice without introducing coloration or distortion.

Sensitivity and SPL Handling: Microphone sensitivity and maximum sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability are important considerations, especially for recording dynamic vocal performances with varying intensity levels. A microphone with high sensitivity and SPL handling ensures that even soft and loud passages are captured accurately without distortion.

Budget and Quality: While high-end studio microphones offer exceptional sound quality and performance, they often come with a hefty price tag. It's essential to strike a balance between budget and quality when choosing a singing mic for recording, opting for a microphone that meets your recording needs without breaking the bank.

Recommended Singing Mics for Recording

Shure SM7B: The Shure SM7B is a popular dynamic microphone renowned for its versatility and reliability in recording vocals. Its flat, wide-range frequency response and cardioid polar pattern make it suitable for a wide range of vocal styles and recording environments.

Rode NT1-A: The Rode NT1-A is a condenser microphone known for its exceptional clarity, warmth, and low self-noise. It features a cardioid polar pattern and a wide frequency response, making it an excellent choice for capturing detailed and transparent vocal recordings.

Audio-Technica AT2020: The Audio-Technica AT2020 is a budget-friendly condenser microphone that offers excellent sound quality and performance for vocal recording. Its cardioid polar pattern and extended frequency response ensure accurate and natural-sounding vocals in both studio and home recording environments.

Neumann U87: The Neumann U87 is a legendary studio microphone favored by professional recording engineers for its pristine sound quality and versatility. With its switchable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8), wide frequency response, and low self-noise, the U87 excels in capturing vocals with exceptional clarity and detail.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Vocal Recordings with the Right Singing Mic

Choosing the perfect singing mic for recording is essential for capturing the full beauty and nuances of the singer's voice. By considering factors such as microphone type, polar pattern, frequency response, sensitivity, and budget, you can select a microphone that suits your recording needs and delivers outstanding results. Whether you're a professional recording artist, a home studio enthusiast, or a budding vocalist, investing in a quality singing mic will elevate the quality of your vocal recordings and enhance your musical productions.

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