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In Reply to: Reasons for distorted sibilance? posted by steven d on March 12, 2012 at 15:40:54:
Steven D wrote:
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I've noticed that with some records I play that 's' sounds come through distorted. Either like 'shhh' or it sounds like static.
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I assume you're using sufficient tracking force, preferably at or near the top end of the cartridge manufacturer's recommended range.
Sibilance is the natural tendency of vocalists to produce a harsh SSSSSS sound on "S" and "CH" words. It's more pronounced with some vocalists than others. Repeat loudly "She sells seashells by the seashore" and you'll hear sibilance in your own voice.
Sibilance can be reduced or eliminated with proper microphone placement and use of a "de-essing" filter or by manually reducing the volume of the SSSSSS on the waveform. Not all mastering engineers take the time or trouble to do this though. So there's a lot of recordings out there with sibilance in the mix. No amount of futzing around with cartridges or stereo equipment will remove it.
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Follow Ups
- RE: Reasons for distorted sibilance? - cactuscowboy@bresnan.net 20:53:12 03/12/12 (6)
- I should be more clear about the sound - steven d 13:05:23 03/13/12 (5)
- RE: I should be more clear about the sound - cactuscowboy@bresnan.net 17:18:42 03/13/12 (4)
- Don't say "I told you so." - steven d 12:05:05 03/14/12 (2)
- Excellent ! Well, at least... - tketcham 16:57:25 03/14/12 (0)
- RE: Don't say "I told you so." - cactuscowboy@bresnan.net 12:18:45 03/14/12 (0)
- The sound of distortion... - tketcham 18:11:29 03/13/12 (0)
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