Shotgun microphones are cool. They are the epitome of minimalism, sleek and simple. It’s been interesting to see how many voice actors have added them to their home recording setups as they work to improve their sound. There are good reasons to do this. Shotgun mics tend to be highly directional, rejecting off-axis sounds, so they could potentially solve issues related to noisy spaces or less well treated rooms.
Serious question: If we use all these new cool tools, does the quality of our recording space actually matter?
A truly inspiring thing happens when a student suddenly understands what they are hearing and how to make things better. It can be simple...
n our studios, we often struggle to fix the little things. Interfaces stop working or microphones sound "funny". Since we're our own IT department, we often respond to current issues rather than aiming at a North Star goal. Taking a step back to find our focus remains essential to our long term success.
Relying solely on Effects and processing to salvage bad audio causes many problems throughout the production workflow.
At each stage of my recent booth renovation project, I’ve tried to remove a bit of friction. It feels better when things are simpler.
VO Booth Upgrade: Part 4 - Final steps in the recording booth upgrade - tracking down acoustic issues, improving the sound quality and dealing with the door.
The booth upgrade continues: All the parts had arrived for treatment and isolation. Time to strip off the walls and see how things sounded.
The home voiceover recording booth upgrade continues. Acoustic panels will replace aging foam, and I discover with ways to increase isolation from environmental noise.
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