Studio Sound Quality Specialist

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I'm seeking an expert to help resolve distortion issues in my home recording studio for recording audiobooks. I'm currently using Reaper, a Shure SM58 mic, a Scarlett Focusrite 2i2, into a Dell desktop computer (Windows 11). When I record spoken audio, there's a distortion in the rendered file (like a tinny shadow on the voice)--heard mostly when listening on an iphone or ipad. Key Requirements: - Identify and eliminate the distortion - Answer other questions about recording -Able to travel to Palatine, IL Ideal Skills: - Experience with home studio setups, Reaper, microphones, and audio interfaces - Strong troubleshooting skills - Background in audio engineering or audiobook production

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@Adibs777

Hi, I’ve listened to your attached audio, and I can definitely help troubleshoot and resolve this distortion issue. The “tinny shadow” you’re hearing, especially on iPhone/iPad playback, can come from several points in the recording chain: mic/interface gain staging, monitoring or routing in Reaper, plugins/processing, clipping, sample-rate settings, or the render/export configuration. I can systematically test each possibility and identify exactly where the issue is being introduced. I can also walk you through the best recording settings for your SM58 + Scarlett 2i2 + Reaper setup, answer any questions you have about audiobook recording, and make sure your final renders translate cleanly across phones, tablets, headphones, and other playback systems. I’m ready to get started and help you get a clean, professional audiobook recording setup without unnecessary changes or equipment.

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@adriaansound

As an adept and accomplished audio specialist, I feel confident in my ability to tackle your project head-on. With a solid 25 years of experience in technical audio location, creative sound design, and post-production under my belt, the challenges of your studio sound issues are well within my expertise. My relevant proficiency with home studio setups, Reaper, microphones and audio interfaces ensures that pinpointing the source of your distortion issue will be a powerful area of strength. What sets me apart further is the depth of my understanding and background in audio engineering and audiobook production – truly honed over the years. Not only have I worked with AI voices extensively for ads and audiobooks but have also trained AI for optimal emotional performance; an invaluable skill when dealing with nuanced voice quality like yours. To maximize your convenience and efficiency, I should highlight that I'm not opposed to on-location work. Palatine isn't unfamiliar territory as I have travelled for projects throughout my career. From winning awards for TV & Film to working on Emmy nominated productions and unscripted reality shows albeit final mix; my experience stands out significantly. During this time I have developed unrivaled problem-solving abilities which will complement our effort to identify and eliminate the distortion.

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@Perfectworkers05

Hi there, As a Professional Audio engineer and Certified Video Editor with experience of 10 years. I can do professional audio editing and post-production for radio shows, podcasts, interviews, presentations, voiceovers, audio lectures, and audiobooks, and remove background noise from audio and video clips. You can visit my profile too, I have completed more than 200+ projects on Freelancer.com with all 5-star feedback. Profile link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Perfectworkers05 My services include; ★ Cleaning unwanted background noise. ★ Noise reduction (hiss, hum, buzz, or other static noise profiles) ★ Mixing operations (adding intros, outros, background music, splitters, etc) ★ Audio mastering ★ Enhance/mix audio for video including sound effects, music, and voiceover ★ Edit Voiceover work - editing to a script, scrubbing for mistakes, uhms, ahs, and deep scrubbing to remove breathes ★ Loop sections of audio to create a longer file ★ Merge multiple files into one ★ Cut a single file into multiple separate files ★ Deliver in a file format of your choice and more & more… I strive to provide a consistent and reliable editing experience for all of my clients by offering a hassle-free outsourcing experience. So feel free to contact me and I will do my best to help you. Cheers..!!

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