From improved vocal clarity to heightened performance, learn how going headphone-free can revolutionise your recording process. Ditch those cans and liberate your voice!
*Once I realized that I wasn't booking clients who wanted live direction (but rather directing myself), I took them off too. My performance instantly improved as I wasn't concentrating on every little noise, pop, crack, breath, or even the resonance of my voice using the proximity effect.* *The point is, unless you need to hear someone on the other end, take the darn things off !!!*
A few months back I had a job that needed a “conversational” read. I did a few takes with cans as usual and then for some reason decided to try without them. The result was night and day! I think it’s got something to do with hearing yourself as you normally do when talking to people everyday, rather than performing the script.
I've noticed that a lot of animation and audio drama voices are recorded in much the same way. This is because a performance benefits from the freedom of being able to 'act out' the scenes as well ; something that's not so easy to do when wearing headphones. When playing an instrument it also is not necessary to use headphones. When singing, however, it's a different matter; as then one need to be able to hear the music one is singing to. Another benefit to not using headphones can be to limit any 'bleed' from them which can occur occasionally, of course.📢🔊
Funny that, I’ve never ever used headphones for recording, only for the editing process, and could never see the point of wearing headphones for recording. I’m liberated now to hear your perspective Gary! 👍😊
It does feel confining to have them on and it took me some time to figure out how to make the wire not make noise rubbing up against me or the desk. I didn't wear them for about a year but then started to put them on so it's easier to listen back, as it seems that's more effective for me than hearing it live plus the bleed through even though mine are cupping my ears. Sometimes I still take them off.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It really does depend on the individual of course and what works best for them. It sounds like you have tested the options and are flexible enough to try different permutations.
Hello Sir, First I would like to tell you how much your videos have helped me, especially with how friendly you speak. I would like to tell you what is happening to me, maybe you have a video talking about the problem. I record my voice in my room and I always think that one of my parents or siblings will hear me from behind the door, even though they would not do anything if they heard me. But those thoughts weaken my focus on voiceover
Interesting that most photos of voiceover folk have to have the obligitory one with cans around your neck..For me I use se my CANS for editing ..one ear on and one off if i was reading a radio bulletin or presenting...but CANLESS when doing voiceover work.
From improved vocal clarity to heightened performance, learn how going headphone-free can revolutionise your recording process. Ditch those cans and liberate your voice!
*Once I realized that I wasn't booking clients who wanted live direction (but rather directing myself), I took them off too. My performance instantly improved as I wasn't concentrating on every little noise, pop, crack, breath, or even the resonance of my voice using the proximity effect.*
*The point is, unless you need to hear someone on the other end, take the darn things off !!!*
I've been doing that for years. I find it frees you up cause your not busy listening and marveling at how good you sound.
Try one ear on and one ear off as well. That might give you the best of both worlds.
A few months back I had a job that needed a “conversational” read.
I did a few takes with cans as usual and then for some reason decided to try without them.
The result was night and day!
I think it’s got something to do with hearing yourself as you normally do when talking to people everyday, rather than performing the script.
You nailed it!
I go through phases with my headphones, but generally I leave them off if I can. It’s definitely more liberating as you put it!
Sometimes you need to hear your voice close up and headphones can be very useful in that respect.
I've noticed that a lot of animation and audio drama voices are recorded in much the same way. This is because a performance benefits from the freedom of being able to 'act out' the scenes as well ; something that's not so easy to do when wearing headphones. When playing an instrument it also is not necessary to use headphones. When singing, however, it's a different matter; as then one need to be able to hear the music one is singing to. Another benefit to not using headphones can be to limit any 'bleed' from them which can occur occasionally, of course.📢🔊
Very true, although with a decent pair of closed, cushioned headphones any bleed/feedback or howlround should be kept at bay.
Funny that, I’ve never ever used headphones for recording, only for the editing process, and could never see the point of wearing headphones for recording. I’m liberated now to hear your perspective Gary! 👍😊
Sounds like you’ve always been on the right track Stevie!
Actually, one could say that maybe it is better to take a leaf out of Suzy Quatro's book and 'can the cans'? Just a thought!
I like it 😁
It does feel confining to have them on and it took me some time to figure out how to make the wire not make noise rubbing up against me or the desk. I didn't wear them for about a year but then started to put them on so it's easier to listen back, as it seems that's more effective for me than hearing it live plus the bleed through even though mine are cupping my ears. Sometimes I still take them off.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It really does depend on the individual of course and what works best for them. It sounds like you have tested the options and are flexible enough to try different permutations.
@@GaryTerzza I agree! On another note, I'm fairly sure I sound more natural without a mic in front of me and hope that one day that stops.
Hello Sir, First I would like to tell you how much your videos have helped me, especially with how friendly you speak.
I would like to tell you what is happening to me, maybe you have a video talking about the problem.
I record my voice in my room and I always think that one of my parents or siblings will hear me from behind the door, even though they would not do anything if they heard me. But those thoughts weaken my focus on voiceover
Thank you very much for your kind comments. I hope you manage to record yourself without anyone eavesdropping on your performance.
Thank you
You’re welcome ☺️
Interesting that most photos of voiceover folk have to have the obligitory one with cans around your neck..For me I use se my CANS for editing ..one ear on and one off if i was reading a radio bulletin or presenting...but CANLESS when doing voiceover work.
Sounds like the perfect headphone set up.