Mastering Audio (specifically Dialogue?)

Ben Winter · October 26th, 2006, 11:19 AM

I'm looking for a book discussing this on a somewhat learned level. I have very well-recorded dialogue, but it doesn't seem to have that crisp, cinema-quality touch to it. Thanks.

Emre Safak · October 26th, 2006, 01:10 PM

You need to learn about equalization and dynamic compression. Jay Rose's Audio Postproduction for Digital Video is a good start.

Fun stuff! Good luck.

Ben Winter · October 26th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Emre,
I mix audio as a hobby. I know a good deal about dynamics, equalization, reverb, etc. Are there any books that put that knowledge to good use? I know it should be common sense to a certain extent (a certain amount of compression, eq for voice) but I'd really like specifics.

Jarrod Whaley · October 26th, 2006, 01:55 PM

I have found the detailed EQ suggestions in this thread to be extremely helpful. There are some good reading suggestions in that same thread as well.

Gints Klimanis · November 6th, 2006, 09:33 PM

Try searching the archives of music technology magazines such as Electronic Musician, Keyboard, EQ and Mix. They regularly feature articles on voice processing.

Bill Ravens · November 6th, 2006, 09:38 PM

I've picked up an awful lot by hanging with the audio masters at several URL's, most noteably here:
www.harbal.com

October 26th, 2006, 11:19 AM	#1
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: University of Maryland, College Park Posts: 1,564 Images: 1	Mastering Audio (specifically Dialogue?) I'm looking for a book discussing this on a somewhat learned level. I have very well-recorded dialogue, but it doesn't seem to have that crisp, cinema-quality touch to it. Thanks. __________________ What I'm up to

October 26th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#3
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: University of Maryland, College Park Posts: 1,564 Images: 1	Emre, I mix audio as a hobby. I know a good deal about dynamics, equalization, reverb, etc. Are there any books that put that knowledge to good use? I know it should be common sense to a certain extent (a certain amount of compression, eq for voice) but I'd really like specifics. __________________ What I'm up to

October 26th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#4
Jarrod Whaley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 721	I have found the detailed EQ suggestions in this thread to be extremely helpful. There are some good reading suggestions in that same thread as well. __________________ -->jarrod whaley. www.oakstreetfilms.com

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Bill Ravens Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 2,755 Images: 10	I've picked up an awful lot by hanging with the audio masters at several URL's, most noteably here: www.harbal.com __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CHALCHIHUITL (fix it in post) PRODUCTIONS~~~~~~~~~~~ XDCAM EX--JVC HD110-----PC Based Avid Media Composer/Edius Broadcast/Vegas Pro--CINEFORM

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October 26th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#2
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,450	You need to learn about equalization and dynamic compression. Jay Rose's Audio Postproduction for Digital Video is a good start. Fun stuff! Good luck.

November 6th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#5
Gints Klimanis Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,622	Try searching the archives of music technology magazines such as Electronic Musician, Keyboard, EQ and Mix. They regularly feature articles on voice processing.