Echo or Reverb Reduction?

RalphM wrote on 5/2/2006, 8:04 PM
I've searched and read several threads on how to eliminate echo using techniques involving phase inversion, compression and slipping the two audio sources slightly. I can never get them to work at all.

The thought occurs to me: Is it actual echo (long interval with distinct reflection of the sound) that is being reduced with these techniques or is it reverb?

I'm sitting with a multicam project wherein the sound board operator forgot to start the CD recorder that I use for a good clean recording of the narrative in a play. There is considerable reverb in the room and I'm trying to reduce it even though the lines are very intelligible.

Even though two of the cameras are within 18 inches of each other, the echo reduction hints do not work. Am I misunderstanding their use?

Thanks,

RalphM

Comments

Edward wrote on 5/2/2006, 8:09 PM
try adjusting the attack and release in your track compressor. this should dull the echo trail at the end of each sentence. can't do much for in the middle of the vo, but the ending will be tapered off quicker, depending on your release setting...

also play with the eq for a bit more control. not much can be salvaged, but you can pretty it up a bit.
RalphM wrote on 5/3/2006, 5:55 PM
Thanks bigsole,

I'll give it a try.

RalphM