A-Log
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Post by A-Log on Jan 18, 2017 12:10:01 GMT -8
Hey guys, A-Log here. A buddy of mine from Staten Island is interested in doing voice-over work, but he's wondering what equipment to get that are good and affordable. So far, I recommended Audacity for a good recording program, but I'm wondering what you guys suggest?
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duffyweber
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Post by duffyweber on Jan 28, 2017 7:51:13 GMT -8
As a mic geek, I have several recommendations. A scarlett 2i2 is a great interface, and they came out with the 2nd gen ones. I've never felt like upgrading because my 1st-gen is great, and they're going for a song on eBay right now. You should be able to get one for $40 to $70.
Presonus makes a good interface too.
AKAI aren't quite as easy, and they're fiddly to get working (and the pro doesn't work under Linux) but they can be had for cheap, and if you're willing to fiddle, they have a decent sound, though I say skip it completely and get the Scarlett 2i2. Unless you find an Akai for like $25 bucks somewhere.
MICS!!! WOOO! (sorry, heheh.)
There are HUNDREDS (if not thousands) of good mics, and depending on what he wants to spend, here are some good ones that are relatively inexpensive: AT2020 / AT4040 (the latter if he can swing it. With rolloff on it's like a cleaner 2020, and off, it's richer and warmer) Shure SM27 Shure PG42 Shure PG27 (my BABYDOLL. I LOVE mine for screaming parts, because it's got a 20dB pad, but it's got a high noise floor, so beware) CAD Equitek e100S/e300S/v2 mics Oktava mk-105 (my OTHER babydoll - SUPERB mic, but kinda hard to come by) Aston Spirit - an acquaintance of mine has been positively raving about his, and all his recordings sound excellent.
DAWS: Audacity works fine for single, dual, and quad-channel voiceovers. I've also had mine up to LOTS of channels for funsies, but never in an actual gig.
Reaper is decent, and works like a lot of more expensive ones. The noise reduction module (ReaFIR, I believe) is great, but a little more involved than Audacity's which is SUPERB for a free product.
His recording environment is paramount. Any mic he gets will sound great if he preps his recording area, and he could run a Neumann U87 and it'll sound terrible if he's recording in a bathroom. XD
Cheers man! Hope this helps!
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A-Log
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Post by A-Log on Jan 30, 2017 14:04:33 GMT -8
Thanks, Duffy! I sent your words to him, and I'm waiting for his thoughts. Thanks again!
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Post by duffyweber on Jan 31, 2017 9:35:17 GMT -8
Thanks, Duffy! I sent your words to him, and I'm waiting for his thoughts. Thanks again! No probs! Glad I could be of service. = )
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