[edixon310]

Okay, trying again for a more conversational character read. Let me know what you think.

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These are great reads. Not much to say in terms of critique because they are technically sound and would make great e-learning books.
My only caution would be to make sure that you monitor your levels. It may be the case that my headphones need adjusting, but it sounded like some of your sounds were clipping 3db’s.
But really good job.

[edixon310]

Thanks Mike T. You’re right. I think I was concentrating too much on correcting some earlier issues. I will keep that in mind.
I like Scott Brick as well. You should listen to Michael Thompson or Jonathan Davis as well. They are very good. I listen to them all the time.

[edixon310]

Hi all.
I fixed some of the glitches in this read. Your feedback is welcome.

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Hi Smarlowe,
Great job on these. You got more conversational as you went along, but I would continue to be mindful of that. In the Excedrin read, it sounded like you were presenting it in phrases.
In the Excedrin read, I would imagine myself talking to my 6-year-old about headaches, because we all tend to be more animated when talking to children. That will bring out a more animated and conversational delivery.

[edixon310]

I’d say you’re about 99% there. There is a slight resonance, not sure why.
I don’t know if you do your own postproduction editing, but perhaps a noise reduction would eliminate it. Or maybe watch your placement to the mic. It may also be the fan, because it almost sounds like that sound you get when talking into a fan. A good mic will pick that up and it’s hard to edit. (Spit balling here)

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[edixon310]

Thanks Amitofu.
I’ve actually been working on that. Some of it is equipment settings. I’ve been playing around with it and wondered if anyone would pick that up. I’ll keep at it.

[edixon310]

Thanks Grace, I really appreciate it.
This is a tough field to break into, but practice, practice, practice.

[edixon310]

Great job Titus. I like the first read better, only because of the “KENOBI!!!” part. But I think the first Kenobi in that read should be more contemptuous, like it’s distasteful and he is spitting out the name.
Great energy in the read.
It may also be helpful to listen to Star Wars audiobooks (I do that a lot). This is a good one: https://starwarsaudiobook.com/star-wars-brotherhood-audiobook/
This will give you a good example of emotive reads.

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Titus, you forgot to attach your reads.

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