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Voiceover Technology FAQ > STUDIO ACOUSTICS/SOUND PROOFING (3 entries)

I have covered my little studio with heaps of foam but still get some noise when I record...it’s never dead quiet when I turn the gain up on the preamp... I guess a gate/enhancer will fix it?

Foam doesn't keep noise out of a room, it only helps with reverberation and resonance. A noise gate can help a lot, just use an effect in your DAW.
How can I best treat my room acoustically to make a great sounding recording?

This is a very deep subject, but we'll give you a couple of quick pointers. 1- Absorbtion - When you clap your hands and listen to the ...
How do I keep from hearing my computer fan noise on recordings?

Most cost effective solution is to move your mic as far from the computer as possible. Whether than means moving your mic into a closet, or your computer, depends on ...