Need post advice on 2 audio voiceover samples

[Peter Wright]

First of all, I start by thinking the original voice recording is IT. There’s no automatic reason to fiddle with something unless there’s a reason to.

I thought the first of your examples sounded clearer than the second – not because of the recording, but simply the voice itself.

Whether I then do anything to the voice depends on things like – what other audio is it to be mixed with (music, ambient sounds etc …) The things I do can range from EQ – dropping off frequencies that clash with other audio, Compressing – can sometimes “strengthen” a voice but not always needed – and a little reverb – important not to overdo this, unless a special effect is required.

It really comes down to trusting your judgement – does it sound clear, is the speed ok, is it too loud (or soft) – but I know it’s always good to get a second opinion.

Peter Wright
Perth, Western Oz
http://www.allroundvision.com.au

[Nathan Mitchiner]

Thanks a lot Peter! These VO samples will not be mixed with anything else and are actually going to go out to clients as samples of male talent to choose from for online courses. The first sample is my preferred as well.

With that said, do you there is a need to actually do anything (EQ, Compression, Normalize, etc) to the first voice at all or should I leave that one as is?

Would you suggest anything for the second voice as well?

I just want to make sure that these voice samples sound as polished as possible when cilents listen to them as choices.

For the record, these samples are from in house co-workers who are non-professionals.

Thanks Again
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