How Do I Remove My Microphone's Boxy Sound?

Overcome Your Mic's Boxy Sound.

One of the most frustrating issues among voice-over artists is the "boxy sound" that can come from our microphone. The problem can sometimes be solved with EQ. However, EQ and other processing are nothing more than a bandaid! The solution is to use the proper type, quantity, and placement of acoustic treatment! But how does it work?

The "boxy" problem occurs when reflections from your voice bounce around your room (recording space) and find their way back into your microphone at a slight delay (milliseconds). Those reflections interact with your pure voice sound and cause over-abundant frequency peaks. If those peaks happen in the low and mid frequency range, they reveal themselves as a boxy or muddy sound in your voice recording.

How Can I Resolve This Issue?

The solution is to place the right amount of proper acoustic treatment, capable of absorbing those mid and low-frequency reflections, at designated reflection points. Once those reflections are absorbed and prevented from bouncing back into the microphone, the problem is solved. Your unprocessed recordings will sound better, and even your processed sound will improve!

Improve Your Room's Voice-Over Sound.

I've designed a quick and affordable video training course to teach you everything you need to know about getting a great-sounding recording space for voice-over. Poor room sound is the most common challenge among voice-over artists. My Acoustic Treatment For Voice-Over video training course will show you exactly how to get the professional sound you want.

• Learn what type of acoustic treatment is best for Voice-Over
• Learn how much acoustic treatment you need
• Learn where to place your acoustic treatment to be most effective 
• Learn how sound travels in your recording space
• Learn how to remove the boxy sound
• Learn to make your existing acoustic treatment more effective