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New subscriber here! Thank you for everything! Would you recommend only the UAD plugin for the compressor cos it does look easy or a similar looking compressor from wave. Appreciate the feedback!

Hi Jay, a business inquiry, how much would you charge for narrating a 400-page book, size 12 font, with a slightly larger spacing in between lines? Moreover, I tried to reach you through your email link, but it didn't let me see the email address. This might be because I live in South Australia, while you are based in America.

Possible dumb question here! I always record room tone as part of a vo session. Do I want the gate on or off during that part of the recording?

Nice content! To my ears the 103 was a little too bright in the top end, the U87 was a bit too mid forward, and the 102 was just right. Once again, the TLM 102 is my favorite microphone I've ever used.

I picked out the TLM 102 right away. It's my favorite microphone of all time. I actually like it more than the U87. To me it's clear but not bright/harsh, balanced and smooth. The other mics sounded tubby/stuffy in the low mids in comparison to the 102. For me the TLM 102 just works on everything, acoustic guitars, electric guitar cabs, brass, woodwinds, percussion. At $750 it's a steal.

I do this click right before I say something and I have to edit it out all the time!!

Before the reveal: I dig B, C, A in that order. C sounding the brightest, A sounding darkest, and B being a marriage of the best qualities between the two. Let’s see how well I fare….

hey good day, what mic pre and eq are you using?

An absolute professional read! Taking care with words that paint a scene and the diversity of character in writing and performance is incredible :)

Bravo! Well done! That was such a treat to watch! Love the ski slope analogy!

😅😂❤❤ on Little Mouth. I will be checking this out for sure! Thank you.

I was pretty confident that B was the 87. Still the conqueror. Although I’m surprised at the quality of the 102

As each pass went through I guessed differently. Very strange and feel they are very similar. I’d get the 102 and another different mic like a c414.

What can be confusing is that you have De click at the beginning of the processes in the stand alone (right frame) with mouth de click single & double band and Mouth De click/reduce smacks located at the bottom of the list. I remember an article on the correct order of processes in the RX8 days which said that spectral de-noise and voice de-noise should be applied last so that they would be more effective. To find the right sensitivity, I used the "output [process name] only" function, which eliminates the voice and keeps the defects you want to remove. When you listen to them, you can immediately see if the process is well adjusted or if it's going to erase bits of the voice. Finally, the real difficulty is that you can't apply all the processes, because after a while this will damage the recording, and it's not enough to cancel the last process applied. You have to start all over again, setting the sensitivity lower. When you do this on all the processes and sub-processes 1 by 1 in order to test their effectiveness, it takes a lot of time, but it's a good investment because in the end, you have your batch of processes that you can apply to all your recordings with the same microphone. That's why I prefer to use a single mic with specific EQs depending on the final sound I'm looking for. Izotope RX10 and now 11, Nectar 3 and Neutron 4 are the best from this company. I was disappointed by Ozone and VEA (I must not know how to use it). Between RX 10 and 11, in terms of stand-alone (full version) and individual processes, there's almost no change. However, I find the Repair Assistant function much better, as are all the batches with pre-sets offered in the options. If you have a decent mic, my opinion is that it is better to invest in this soft rather than a more expensive new mic.

Hi and thanks for your videos! Do you record also standing up? In case you do, don you have issues with resonance?

Hello Jay would IEM's that are neutral in tuning also be a good option?

Question for general knowledge: What are the best studio headphones exactly? Like you mentioned what kind but which ones do you recommend that are great and comfortable?

informative as always!

Can you adjust the height of studio headphones? Say can you make them shorter so they can fit?

Nice! love your coaching, thank you.

Hi! Trying to get this all organized and running in to an issue with the regions/markers. When I record corrections or etc, it pushes the audio from one region in to another - any ideas?

Saved my butt here! Thanks so much for this!

love it thiis is what i was looking for

Hi Jay, do you always sitting for the VO work? Don't know but do you do voice acting for game etc too? If yes, do you sit or do you rearrange your Mic and Monitor to stand up?

Hello Jay I'm planning to get one of the Volt series from universal audio for my first interface do you think it's a good option for voice over work?

Hello Jay would Universal Audio Volt interfaces be good option for voice over?

I joined this month. Got a job right away. But it was a scam. haha They would send me a $4,500 check, I would take my amount out and pay the others that worked on the project. haha I am not an idiot. I figure, hundreds of auditions and I would still get nothing. But, it is easy to try. I did ever audition there was today. Well, not one. haha I must have 50 going right now.

@5:40 Interested to hear you class the NT1 as a "bright mic? I find it fairly neutral on my voice - unless you meant to say "NT1A"? as that one makes me hiSSS - like a 103 Weekly speech therapy for my childhood lisp taught me that 1) tongue position 2) lip shape are the main factors in changing how your S's sound. In the booth I found my Mic position & angle can help a bit too.

Great! What lens(focal length) are you using in the booth? Quite wide!

What would you suggest creating for Demo’s when you are just starting out?

Mic A, all day.

If I have a Scarlet already with a cheaper mic, is it more sensible to buy a new very high end mic for like $1000 or should I rather upgrade both the interface and the mic? I can always upgrade my mic and follow up with an interface upgrade in a few months or longer if needed. Ive done a bit of research, and while doing pretty well recording on a budget system, Im feeling ready to splurge on the Sennheisser 416 as it seems to be a perfect mic for my living situation. Or am I wacko for getting a $1000 mic to plug into a scarlet 2i2?

Do you only get paid through paypal or can we use other methods ?

I have been using my SM7b for years for many of the same reasons that you point out Jay. I am a network and local radio producer. I use the SM7b for promos and certain spots. Like most mics, some EQ and processing may be necessary to get the voice track to "pop" in a mix. I also use a Shure KSM32, TLM103 and an MKH416. Each has its own place. I think of each mic as an artist would use a brush for a certain effect and tone. I also consider the acoustic environment in which the mic will be used. Jay, I always like your comparisons to reveal what each mic has to offer as well as your real world experience with them in various applications. You are the best! Thank you.

In my hearing, the SM7B has an unpleasant resonance comparatively. The Ethos presents a more smooth,natural image and a well rounded low energy that preserves the balance of the entire freq range. I could listen to that all day. Instantly loved Mic A and thought it was the Shure. Ever use a Heil PR40 or PR30? Thanks, Jay.

ETHOS needs 10mA on phantom power which is a bit higher than normal. Just something to be aware of. Check your interface.

This is an excellent overview comparison of both mics. Over the years I've used the Electro-Voice RE320, the SE DynaCaster DCM8, the Shure SM58, and an array of other dynamic and condenser mics. primarily for podcasts and meditation audios. In April, I purchased the Earthworks Ethos and I couldn't be happier. To my ears, the sound is noticeably smoother and more pleasing than the SM7B. While there is no "one magic mic", the Earthworks Ethos is now my daily driver for all of the positive reasons you shared during your video. Thanks for sharing your expertise in this and your other videos. Your review of voice over submissions is super valuable for voice over talent and for anyone doing podcasts or other audio recording work.

I think I prefer the Ethos ;-)

Another great 'real world use' informative video. Thanks Jay. How do the Ethos and Sennheiser 416 compare for voiceover? Would the 416 be better for short promos and Ethos better for long form? be interested to see you do a comparison if possible. Cheers. All the best, Joe.

Hi Jay, Thanks for your time in making this great informative video and based on that information I feel that the booth won't dampen the sound enough of a loud saxophone so that it wouldn't be heard or disturb the neighbors in an adjacent wall apartment, but I would like to ask your opinion anyway. The apartment walls a paper thin, you can actually hear the neighbors muffled speech.

Thank you! What are you using in your Booth on the walls? Looks very stylish

This is the proof that the 416 is not made for Indoor

Shure is a bit more warm darker sound

gold! the motherload!

Hi Jay, thank you so much for your feed back on my V.O. ! I know I can be very announcer-ish and will work more on the conversational side of things. Thanks again for taking the time to review my material - Zell

Hi Jay, really nice angles on things in there, very useful tips and ideas, love it!

you've just earned a new subscriber. fantastic content!

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, I love this TH-cam channel because I love the comparisons. I love the microphones. And he does the comparisons real good. I mean, I love the way he compares everything and does the comparisons. Takes the time that's necessary to compare. It's an amazing channel for mic lovers.

His first read cracked me up because I immediately envisioned a Dr. walking into a waiting room full of nervous patients and announced this to everyone sitting there!! But good all-in-all... 🙂 🙂