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Post by tom1233 on Sept 27, 2017 17:54:07 GMT
Ethan Winer Hi Ethan. I have few questions. I've constructed a mobile vocal GOBO - something like this: i.pinimg.com/originals/45/b9/50/45b9503350322a20deeb85d600da2fb0.jpgThe problem is, the vocals tend to sound muffled. I've been thinking of placing a membrane behind the fabric. What can it be? Should it be plastic or paper? Should I glue the fabric and the membrane toghether or maybe the insulation with the membrane - is there any difference? Maybe other solution would be better? What do you think about it? I would be very grateful if you could help me please.
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Post by Hexspa on Sept 28, 2017 2:41:48 GMT
Ethan Winer Hi Ethan. I have few questions. I've constructed a mobile vocal GOBO - something like this: i.pinimg.com/originals/45/b9/50/45b9503350322a20deeb85d600da2fb0.jpgThe problem is, the vocals tend to sound muffled. I've been thinking of placing a membrane behind the fabric. What can it be? Should it be plastic or paper? Should I glue the fabric and the membrane toghether or maybe the insulation with the membrane - is there any difference? Maybe other solution would be better? What do you think about it? I would be very grateful if you could help me please. Audio example? |
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Post by Nigel Spiers on Sept 28, 2017 7:40:07 GMT
Hi,
Good looking Gobo - well done.
I would be tempted to use even more absorption i.e. a panel on the ceiling above the singing position and possibly one vertically suspended ceiling panel behind the singer's head.
I'm not sure if you can have too much absorption around a singer when they are being recorded in a studio.
Best Regards
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Post by Ethan Winer on Oct 1, 2017 20:19:08 GMT
I agree with Nigel this gobo looks good. I'd keep the mic at least a few inches away from the rear wall, and don't get too close to the microphone. But the basic idea in that photo looks correct. So maybe you can post a clip as Hex suggested?
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Post by rock on Oct 3, 2017 14:12:44 GMT
The problem is, the vocals tend to sound muffled. I've been thinking of placing a membrane behind the fabric. What can it be? Should it be plastic or paper? Should I glue the fabric and the membrane toghether or maybe the insulation with the membrane - is there any difference? Maybe other solution would be better? What do you think about it? I would be very grateful if you could help me please. Your gobo should absorb and not reflect. Adding a membrane like paper or plastic sheeting will reflect mid and high freqs; you don't want that so no, don't use membrane. For cosmetic reasons, you probably want to cover with acoustically transparent, open pore material like burlap or speaker grille cloth. I agree with Nigel and Ethan. Thicker (4") would be better too as it will work at lower freqs. but yeah, it looks good! |
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Post by rock on Oct 3, 2017 14:28:48 GMT
Oh, one more thing. Remember, your unidirectional mic "hears" from the front more than the sides and back so if you are singing into the three panels and the mic is facing the open room, it's also "hearing" reflections bouncing back from reflective walls behind you. You could place another panel behind you or reverse the mic and singer position. Reversing the positions and recording a take is the easiest and cheapest so you you might see if that makes a difference.
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Post by Hexspa on Oct 4, 2017 3:54:12 GMT
Oh, one more thing. Remember, your unidirectional mic "hears" from the front more than the sides and back so if you are singing into the three panels and the mic is facing the open room, it's also "hearing" reflections bouncing back from reflective walls behind you. You could place another panel behind you or reverse the mic and singer position. Reversing the positions and recording a take is the easiest and cheapest so you you might see if that makes a difference. Ensure that, if parallel and reflective, any surface behind you is at least 10' away. I've heard examples of "reversing the positions" and the result is better when singing into the absorption. I'm always surprised when people lament the effects of acoustic treatment. Thanks. |
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