Best products from r/voiceover
We found 12 comments on r/voiceover discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 11 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Rode NT1 Condenser Microphone Cardioid (Discontinued)
- Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
- Polar Pattern: Cardio
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
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5. Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
- One natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamp with plenty of even gain; one instrument input, Stereo line outputs on RCA phono for connecting to home speakers; one headphones output with gain control. You don't need a power supply, either - just connect with a USB cable and start recording.
- Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz / 24 bit; super-low latency for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP
- LIMITED TIME OFFER: FREE Venomode DeeQ, Maximal 2, and Pivot, plug-ins upon registration and download.
- Includes Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples, Choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument, all available via download upon purchase and registration
- Compatible with Windows 7 and higher, and Mac OS X 10.10 and higher. Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.25dB. Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz; Headphone Dynamic Range:104dB (A-weighted). Focusrite now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Focusrite products.
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6. Rode NT-USB Versatile Studio-Quality USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone,Black
- USB Condenser Microphone with Tripod Base
- Carrying Case
- Mic St Mount
- Pop Filter
- USB Cable
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7. Rode NT1KIT Cardioid Condenser Microphone Package
- Extremely Low-noise Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with SM6 Combination Shock Mount Pop Screen
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8. Neumann U 47 FET Collector's Edition Microphone
AudioFrequency response: 40Hz - 16kHzMax SPL: 137dBPattern and typeCapsule: Condenser
9. Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, Black, With Built-In Headphone Jack & Volume Control
- Condenser microphone with USB output for digital recording
- High quality A/D converter with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kilohertz sampling rate for superb audio
- Headphone jack with volume control allows you to monitor the microphone signal with no delay
- Mix control allows you to blend your microphone signal and prerecorded audio
- High output, the internal headphone amplifier delivers superior clarity and musical detail as well as more volume overall
- Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS X
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10. Presonus AudioBox iTwo 2x2 USB 2.0/iOS Interface, PC/Mac 2 Mic Pres
- Bus-powered USB 2.0/iPad audio interface for personal and portable recording; no additional power supply needed.
- Contains 2 combo microphone/instrument/line inputs with low-noise, high-headroom, Class A preamplifiers and +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
- Comes with Capture Duo for iPad, a one-tap recording application with wireless transfer to Studio One.
- Comes with over $1000 worth of recording software including Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Studio Magic plug-in suite. Also compatible with almost all recording software for Mac, Windows, and iPad.
- Equipped with 2 balanced ¼” TRS main line-level outputs and a stereo headphone output with independent level control.
- Studio-grade converters allow for up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback.
- Internal analog mixer (direct button) allows for zero-latency monitoring.
- Built to travel; its metal chassis ensures durability.
- Large main volume knob
- 1x1 MIDI In/Out
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11. Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface and Recording Bundle with Pro Tools | First
- Includes: Scarlett Solo USB audio interface, condenser microphone, headphones, 10’ XLR mic cable, mic stand clip
- One natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamp with plenty of even gain; one newly-designed instrument input, designed to handle seriously hot guitar pick-ups
- LIMITED TIME OFFER: FREE Venomode DeeQ, Maximal 2, and Pivot, plug-ins upon registration and download.
- Includes Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples, Choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument, all available via download upon purchase and registration
- Compatible with Windows 7 and higher, and Mac OS X 10.10 and higher. Frequency response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB. Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz. Focusrite now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Focusrite products.
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Most of us will make the argument, that USB microphones are worse (as in really audible worse) than XLR microphones. For XLR microphones you need an audio interface. Then you buy a microphone. You can hear how this advice is getting expensive, right?
In most cases the XLR microphones gives a better sound, though you can find USB microphones which matches the low level XLR. I always recommend this video when people asks what to get (watch it to the end!).
To make a TLDR of my own advices:
You can also make a box which is still an improvement, though it gives a bit of a different characteristics. Even cheaper is a walk-in closest.
But I mentioned XLR?
Yeah, now you need an audio interface - a box that does what the USB microphones did for you (convert and transfer audio through a USB cable) - just that better. This allows the microphone manufacturers to create better microphones and let the audio interface sample what must be sampled. This is better (in most cases).
You need the box, and I'd say the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2. gen) is the one to get - $100 and you are set.
Now you need a microphone (I mentioned 'pricey' earlier, right?).
As the first video explains, $50 vs. $1000 is not really something you can hear when the room is right. I use a Røde NT1 myself ($250), and I'm not planning on changing it, cause people will not notice my sound quality has gone up, unless I send my recordings to professional audio engineers.
Last, you need to record the audio. This will have zero influence on the outcome, so go with the free version of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation - the software you record with), Audacity. Select your microphone in the top, and hit the fat, red circle to record.
Remember, the better your raw recording is, the less work you must do to make it sound good in the end. You can fix a lot in post-production, but nothing is better than a clean recording.
First step: read my eBook. Its free.
Next, start investigating what area of VO you'd like to get into. Do you want to do character stuff? Commercial? Corporate narration? Are you good at pronouncing complicated words without a lot of practice? Maybe medical narration would be a good fit. The sky's the limit. Just explore all of the possibilities and see which ones you gravitate towards.
Recording jingles might be good if you know you can do it well. Most every aspect of the industry is filled with highly talented individuals that want to be the best just as much as you do, so if this is an area you are good at, then jump in and give it a shot.
Check out the monthly "air checks" over at /r/recordthis - that will give you some examples of various styles of VO that you can try out. I
Do you have a voice coach for your singing? If so, talk to them about voiceover work. There are a few skills with singing that you can apply to VO - breath control and understanding the "musicality" of the spoken word, for example - also knowing your voice and what it takes to warm it up and sustain it are good skills to already have in your pocket.
Start studying. James Alburger's book "The Art of Voice Acting" is considered the bible when it comes to VO. Study it and it will be a life-long resource for you.
Start watching videos. There is a ton out there. The weekly show "VO Buzz Weekly" is a great one to see interviews from established people in the industry.
Take business and acting classes. Learning how to sing on mic is one thing, but learning how to act is crucial.
If you've got a decent space, you are probably set when it comes to gear, but make sure your acoustics are as dead as you can make it. Avoid too much over-processing: noise gates and compressors are nice, but its much better to have clean audio to begin with.
Once you've figured out which area of the business you want to get into, get a coach that can show you the right ways to get there.
Build a business plan. Study marketing and build a marketing strategy. In the meantime, keep practicing and networking.
Read. study. Listen and practice, practice, practice.
I have had one of those years ago for camping and changing in the open. They are like a pop up tent and very flimsy. The construction is not strong enough to hang blankets around it and without it would almost not be better than no tent at all. Make a blanket booth. I did this this week with PVC Pipes and joints. Cheap, easy, good results. Cleaned up my sound.
Disassembled it again today cause it is too big. Have to cut a few pipes and put it back together. There was a calculator for such a booth online and it worked great. I used shower curtain hooks to hang the blankets. They were perfect. -Those!- You could overlap the blankets cause it has 2 hooks. Pipes and joints from Home depot $65 and 6 blankets from notherntool.com with grommets for $110. If you have a carpet you could buy only 5.
Here's a great book from a highly respected VO professional and manager, Celia Siegel:
https://www.amazon.com/Voiceover-Achiever-Brand-career-Change/dp/0692991808
I picked up the Audio Technica AT2020+ USB microphone right now and it's pretty damn good for what I'm using it for. I got it for $148 on Amazon.
U need an audio interface I use a sonus audio box. It come with the phantom power you need and plug into my Mac via usb
AudioBox iTwo 2x2 USB/iPad Recording System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBMAJZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DA2aAb3X4DNWT
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface and Recording Bundle with Pro Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6T54E2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VOIvyb3VMHYR8