Many people report feeling unpleasantly surprised when they hear their voices in a recording, and they figure it may have something to do with the limited capabilities of the recording device’s integrated microphone. If you’re reading these lines, you might wonder whether a good-quality freestanding microphone could make your voice more pleasant to the ear. In this […]
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A major milestone attained in the wake of the internet era concerns the advancement of “creative independence.” In this context, we refer specifically to the increased freedom to publish books using our own means and at our own pacing, not subservient to the tastes and demands of major publishing houses. Naturally, this freedom also extends
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The Spanish language is one of the hardest to master, grammatically speaking. In terms of pronunciation, this difficulty lessens somewhat, albeit it still presents its own set of challenges. Voice actors who wish to emulate this accent would benefit from learning about some of those intricacies. Overview Spanish is the second-most spoken native language worldwide,
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Audacity has gained widespread recognition as a leading open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) ever since its launch in May 2000 on SourceForge.net, and many lauds it as one of the most reliable free alternatives to other premium audio recording/editing software due to the impressive number of features it harbors. Alas, a considerable portion of their user base began
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In today’s fast-paced world, where leisure time is scarce, there is an increasing demand for audiobook narrators capable of conveying not only the words but also the author’s intentions behind those words in a hearable format. This is part and parcel of why audiobook narrators are some of the highest-paid in the voice-acting industry today.
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To change both the recording device (input) and playback device (output) in Reaper, you’ll have to follow these steps:
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Conveying foreign accents in an accurate manner is one of the greatest challenges that every voice-over artist has to face. Case in point, the Brazilian accent has many features and details that can generate a great degree of confusion. Hopefully, this guide can help you add a genuine Brazilian accent to your performance. To get
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You can change both the recording device (microphone) and playback device (headphones or speakers) in Audacity through the Audio Setup menu. Your recording/playback devices won’t necessarily be the same as the current devices selected on your PC/Mac. Also, within the device list your playback/recording device might have a different name than you anticipate. If you
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When recording audio and video separately you’ll have to sync them one to another to match video footage to the sound. Usually, that’s required when recording video with a dedicated camera, while audio is recorded on a microphone that isn’t plugged into the camera. Luckily, Premiere Pro has a built-in tool that allows you to
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Maono PD200X is a dynamic microphone with lots of features and XLR/USB connection released in early 2023 by MAONO, a Chinese brand, founded in 2014. The company focuses on audio related gear and sells microphones, audio interfaces, headphones and accessories. A lot of their products are easy to install, feature RGB color effects and prices
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