Mic Test - before and after adding sound absorption

[TomSinclair]

Working on deadening my studio. Added some moving blankets to three walls per Mike Phillips advice (see Mike, some people do take your advice). Wondering if I need to add some behind the green screen at my back (about 4-5 feet away) or cover the deck under my keyboard and mouse.

Mic test before here
Mic test after here

Your thoughts?


BTW: Anybody have any fixes for eyeglass glare... besides contact lens?

[Amnon]

Why are the vol. levels so low Tom? As far as glasses glare, the best solution I found is to angle your glasses. Don't let the back rest on your ears, pick it up an inch or so above your ear and let them "hug" your head. Having your monitors elevated above your eye level will also do away with much of it.

[andrewzarian]

The first one you can hear a bunch of room noise. It sounds like much of that was eliminated in the second recording but the levels

[Linuxcooldude]

It does seem hard to hear especially the second test. But that could be an easy fix. So it does seem to be working. How far is the shot gun mic away? Perhaps move it closer without getting it in the shot.

[mcphillips]

One of the easiest ways to improve the signal-to-noise ratio when using a lav or boom mic is to talk louder. No kidding. The problem is that you must learn to talk consistently at the same volume.

[andrewzarian]

I think that goes for all Microphones. Many of the guys on GFQ start out strong and within 15 min. their levels change.