(06-01-2012, 04:32 PM)Juke Wrote: (06-01-2012, 02:57 PM)Bridge Wrote: (06-01-2012, 02:30 PM)Juke Wrote: Wow, Traggey.
Um...
Well, I know I can't compete but since I took the time to record all this I might as well give you an alternative. In retrospect I really shouldn't bother voicing older men.
http://www.mediafire.com/?knd3bbkui63p6
Not really that bad, just a bit B-movieish. The way you pronounce "-ay" is especially funny (no offense intended). Better equipment is also needed, and it sounds like the character is really annoyed all of the time instead of being pained among other things.
None taken, although I'm not sure what you mean. It must be something native speakers pick up on easily.
And I admit I erred too much for the irritated side.
About the equipment I don't really see it as a problem. I mean sure it's not made specifically for voice acting but at least there's no static in the background.
1. Well it's just that your pronunciation is really severe most of the time. In the words "may" and "nerves" especially you put a lot of awkward stress on the -ay and -er sounds, when they should be very soft and flow naturally. It's like when somebody who isn't British mocks posh British accents; usually the same kind of awkward flow and heavy emphases that aren't present when somebody speaks like that naturally. Basically what I mean is it's the kind of voice someone may choose when satirizing, in the right context it can be hilarious. But in a story with a serious tone like this it just isn't appropriate. I know it's not intentional but it is very noticeable.
3. There actually is static. It's not that bad, but it sticks out to the perceptive listener. On second thought maybe the equipment actually isn't the problem, but I think you should adjust the equalizer settings because right now it sounds rather flat.