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Andini Special user Columbus, OH 685 Posts |
Okeedoke. Here's my question:
Let's say I record myself on my computer via a computer microphone. How can I "distort" it so that it sounds like I'm talking on the phone? Do you understand? I'm sure you've heard recordings of phone conversations (Crank Yankers, for instance). I'm guessing that there's some sort of software plugin or program that will easily create the effect I want. I just don't know where to look. Looking forward to a response! |
David Garrity Special user 525 Posts |
Andini,
You may be able to create the effect without software or a plug in. It will take some experimentation, but just adjust the EQ on the input line of your computer's sound card. So, when you record the voice it will be recorded with this sound quality. Try dropping most of the lows out, boost the mids and bring the highs to 50% or lower. As I said, it will take some experimentation and will depend on the sound card you are using to get the correct tone. If you want to go with software, I believe there is a plug-in for Sound Forge that will do this as well. I am sure that most other sound editing/manipulation apps will have the same type plug-in. Good luck, let us know how you make out! Sincerely, David
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Dan McLean Jr aka, Magic Roadie Special user Toronto, Canada 804 Posts |
I agree that a plug-in is probably your best best, but you could also record your voice off the phone.
Cheers! Dan.
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Kevin Ridgeway V.I.P. Indianapolis, IN & Phoenix, AZ 1832 Posts |
There is a filter on Cool Edit Pro (now Adobe Audition), that will do just that for you. Simply highlight the section of the track needed to change, apply the filter and one second later done.
Hope that helps.
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Andini Special user Columbus, OH 685 Posts |
Thanks guys! Seeing as I don't have audio-editing software yet (more of a graphics guy), I'm gonna try fiddling with the soundcard settings and also try to get a hold of SoundForge or VegasVideo (also a sound-editing software from what I know) and search for the plugins.
Thanks again, Andy |
Andy Leviss Inner circle NYC 1179 Posts |
EQ plug-ins come standard with audio software (although you certainly can purchase better ones); if this is the only audio you plan to do, try the shareware program, Goldwave.
I'll save you the need to experiment with EQ, since the typical frequency range of a phone system is fairly common knowlege if you know where to look :o) You'll want to use the EQ to cut out frequencies below 300 hZ (this is what's known as a low-cut or high-pass EQ) and above 2.7 kHz (this would use a low-pass filter, it's not usually referred to as a high-cut for some reason). Telephone systems typically don't carry any audio below or above those thresholds, which is why they sound so different.
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Tate Loyal user NC 211 Posts |
I'm probably way off-base here. But I think I remember seeing a film about old time radio sound effects where they simply spoke into a tin can to get the "telephone voice" sound.
Or see if you can record your voice over the telephone? Tate I think it was a tv movie about the "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast. |
dearwiseone Inner circle Portland, OR 1143 Posts |
Andini,
Get Adobe Audition (Cool Edit Pro) They have button you push, that does most of the work for you. If you still need help, send me the sound clip and I'll do it for you. Good luck! |
plainman007 Special user 630 Posts |
Nowadays so many fones can record your conversation. So actually make a fone call to friends number. Speak what you need. Then forward it through the Infrared port etc to your desktop. And you have it. An actual telephone recorded conversation. If the time is limited for the recording. Do it in bits and then attach them using sound forge or any audio clip ataching software.
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paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts |
Hi
Just lower the sample rate it is normally at 44K try 8K. Paula
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muzicman Special user LaCenter, Wa 989 Posts |
I agree with Paula, Just lower the sample rate. This will induce the frequency limtiations and give a very low quality (like a telephone). Adjusting the EQ by dropping the highs and lows to minimum...
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damien666 Special user canada 513 Posts |
The phone effects for 'Crank Yankers' is just an actual recorded phone conversation. The MASTER of phone effects (and if you haven't caught his show, you are indeed missing radio drama at it's best) is Phil Henrie (www.philhendrieshow.com)
A lot of people wonder how he makes it sound like he's talking on the phone - easy - - he is just talking on a phone. The idea of recording onto an answering machine or recording an actual converstion is the easiest and will sound the most like talking on a phone! |
Dylan Weese New user Minnesota 31 Posts |
Could you call from a cell phone to your home phone and just put the mic right next to the reciever. Then you would actually sound like you are talking on a phone, because you ARE talking in the phone. That would be a lot easier to do.
Dylan |
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