URGENT HELP NEEDED Re. DEMO UPLOAD

Michael Casey

Can anyone please help? I have just joined the site and am trying to upload my demos.

I have no problems getting and MPEG file accepted, but there is static only on the playback. Format I'm sending in is 48kBit/s, 24,000Hz stereo, 5kb/sec.

When I send a WAV file in the format recommended by Voice 123, a message comes up to say there is a problem. (Format: 44.100kHz, 16-bit stereo, 172kB/sec.)

My microphone and gear have been checked by an expert and got the all clear.

I'm sure there's a blindingly obvious answer, but I'd appreciate the help of a smart person!

All the best,

Mike

Cameron Thomas · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007, 12:44 (GMT) Post subject:

Michael,

I'm not the smart person you're looking for but convert or save your files as MP3's. They're much smaller than WAV files. And save at a lower bit rate too (128).

Hope that helps!

Cheers,
Cameron

Michael Casey

Cameron, thanks so much.

The bit rate might well be the problem. The Windows Sound Recorder I have only offers from 56-bit rate to 18 in stereo unless I'm missing something.

Thanks very much for your kind assistance.

Cameron Thomas · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007, 13:30 (GMT) Post subject:

Sound Recorder? Check out the Geek Section for other recording software.

Good luck!
Cameron

Freddie Molina · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007, 14:10 (GMT) Post subject:

Hello Michael,

Welcome to the forums. The specific settings for an audio file should be: Mp3, 64 kbps, Mono, 44.100 hz.

You can convert to these specifics by using free software like iTunes.

I noticed you mentioned "Windows Sound Recorder", unfortunately this tool will not provide the recording quality and capabilities required to create a demo, also take in to consideration that the proper equipment like a professional microphone and specialized software and hardware are required to record using your own computer.

This forum has a lot of information on how to start in the business and how to create your own studio set up, here´s a few links that might help:

http://voiceoversavvy.com/viewtopic.php?t=282

http://voiceoversavvy.com/viewtopic.php?t=173

http://voiceoversavvy.com/viewtopic.php?t=73

http://voiceoversavvy.com/viewtopic.php?t=313

http://voiceoversavvy.com/viewtopic.php?t=76

George Karnes · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007, 15:46 (GMT) Post subject:

Michael-
V123 has some problem when you upload. They do something to the file that tends to add static.

I have had my best luck with 44.1 16k 64bit mono.

Michael Casey

Guys, thank you all so much.

I've just downloded a free trial of the Sony Sound Forge, which has done the trick.

Boy, what a headache. I wish I were naturally gifted at this kind of thing!

All the best to everyone and thanks again,

Mike