Lenny B’s Knowledge Library for Creators
Real-world guidance on audio, voice, workflow, positioning, business, marketing, and audience growth—built from the problems I solve, the systems I use, and the lessons I’ve learned helping creators turn their skills into stronger work and better opportunities.
If your voice recording sounds boxy, muddy, hollow, or overly thick in the low-mid frequencies, it is easy to assume the microphone is the problem. In many cases, it is not. A boxy sound is often caused by the way your voice interacts with the room before the microphone captures it.
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In this video, I work on a project from my client Marisa Urtado, a young voice-over artist focusing on animation and video game work. First, I review why a proper recording level is critical for sound quality. Then, I will walk you through the plugin preset I've created for Marisa using the Waves Sc...
What Is A Custom Processing Preset For Voice Over?
A custom processing preset for your voice-over is an ordered group or series of specific audio plugins that are tuned for your voice in your room and on your microphone. These audio plugins can help to minimize unwanted sounds in a voice recordin
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