Ep. 292: How To Fix Sibilance
A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over · Aug 26, 2025 · 23:26
A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over
A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over · Aug 26, 2025 · 23:26
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How To Fix Sibilance
In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we focus on one of the most distracting audio issues for voice actors: sibilance. Those sharp, piercing “S” sounds can cut through your recording and ruin an otherwise professional read—but with the right approach, they’re manageable.
We break down what sibilance is, why it happens, and the best ways to control it both while recording and in post-production. You’ll learn mic techniques to reduce sibilance, how vocal delivery plays a role, and the tools available in your DAW (like de-essers and EQ adjustments) to smooth out your audio.
If you’ve ever cringed at harsh “S” sounds in your playback, this episode will give you the practical steps you need to fix it and deliver clean, polished voice overs.
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