Is this normal? (Voice Issues)

Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:24 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVPreHIcZRw

So i found this ancient video on my channel on youtube, and ive noticed something strange about every video with a camera ive made, is it normal for a camera to distort my voice that bad? i mean, i'm not the singing type, but woah that is NOT good sounding.

The reason i ask is because i wanted to get back into doing LP's (this time with OBS) and i wanted to know if there is anything i can do, as per the video, make my voice less sound like a demented chipmunk and more like a actual human.

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Andy durkan
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:59 pm

I'm no expert, but perhaps you should invest in better recording equipment?

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FoReVeR_Me_N
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:07 pm

There's a few books on voice development you could try, such as

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Your-Voice-Complete-Training/dp/1854596594/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396316442&sr=1-1&keywords=finding+your+voice by Barbara Houseman

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Voice-How-Cicely-Berry/dp/0863698263/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396316688&sr=1-3&keywords=cicely+Berry It by Cicely Berry

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Set-Your-Voice-Free-Speaking/dp/0316441589/ref=pd_sim_b_73?ie=UTF8&refRID=0MW6HASDDAJ9414TGM16 by Roger Love

Just a few suggestions and don't worry - most people hate their voice when it's recorded and are freaked out that it sounds so different to how they thought others would hear it.

Probably the R Love book is the easiest to get into.

EDIT scratch that (unless you're interested), just reread your post and would suggest buying a decent microphone and plugging it into your camera, if it allows.

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Alina loves Alexandra
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:09 pm

Yeah, even back then i had no plans to stay with my current setup, its just with that certain personal events those upgrade plans had to be scrapped, and the whole LP thing as well, but i might make a return to it, hopefully with a much better camera/capture card

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Dylan Markese
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:32 pm

Your voice sounds sixy in that video. What's wrong with it?

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Marcin Tomkow
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:09 pm

Er...Is my sarcasm dectector broken? Or are you bring serious? If so, thanks for the complement!

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how solid
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:45 am

I'm being serious. It sounds really nice. :)

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Steve Bates
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:00 am

There is some background noise I think. Try using a headset if you're not. Also your recording tech is quite... dated.

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Batricia Alele
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:05 pm

Technology wise, I got nothing new to add that has already been said...

But I do wish to say this. Your voice sounds different to others than to yourself at all times, no matter what. The only way to hear what you sound like to others would be a "perfect" recording of you talking and then listening to said recording. (Can't say if this recording really is a "perfect" or if technology is the issue since I've never talked to ya in real life).

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Liv Brown
 
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Post » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:51 am

Yeah, ive noticed that when i was viewing it, i had plans to replace a majority of my setup with new things by my birthday back in 2012, which is may 27th, but due to money issues, i couldnt, so i kept putting it off to the point where it was pointless to continue to upload the videos, so i just said forget it, but i do have a pretty decent screen recorder called OBS, And what i will do is do a few test videos to see how it works, and if its good, then im good. I just hope it sounds ok.

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