What is normalization for Voice-Over? If you record voice-overs, when should you use it? When shouldn't you use it? Normalizing increases or decreases the Input Gain Level. The entire selection is affected. Normalization identifies the highest peak of the selected region and sets that peak to a desired level (target). It does not modify the tone or sound of the file in any way. Normalization can be used to get an optimum Voice-Over recording level (peaking at -6 dB). However, using your preamp’s input gain to reach a -6 dB peak will yield better overall quality (especially for more significant changes). Normalizing doesn’t increase or decrease the signal-to-noise ratio of a file that has already been recorded. But getting a proper recording level WILL help you get the best signal-to-noise ratio for your production.

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Optimum Recording Level For Voice Over Training Course
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Voice Over Recording Levels Vs. Mastering Levels. They Are Different, And Here's Why.
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How To Make Your Voice-Overs Louder With Mastering
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Mastering Voice-Over For Loudness Standards With Adobe Audition
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Lenny's microphone used in this video: Roswell Mini k87
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Lenny's Preamp used in this video: Neve 1073spx
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Lenny's Interface used in this video: Apollo X6
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I help content creators make a stronger connection with their audience. Voice-over artists, actors, musicians, and performers worldwide come to me to help improve their production quality, expand their influence, grow their audience, win more auditions, and get more work. Some of the links on this page are links to affiliate websites, and I receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. My affiliates include Sweetwater, Roswell Microphones, Gik Acoustics, Waves, and Amazon.

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