thought voice vs spoken voice

[BearDrummer]

The idea here is to have a second track, using obviously the same voice, but with some addition to it to make it distinguishable. Basically, I want a "voice of the character's thoughts" or "narrator's voice." I'm looking for an effect, possibly an echo/tinny/reverb or something that will still be understandable, yet distinguishable.

Quick response would be appreciated, as the first track is in the process of being recorded now...

[Trebor]

Two different schools of thought ... http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic ... 28&t=30782

[theseus75]

You could also try a slight bass boost, since I believe we tend to think of "thought voice" as deeper.

[kozikowski]

Anything different works. If you're recording this with actual microphones, get close for the thought voice. Establish any normal dialog and apply any change for the thought voice -- almost anything. Slight echo or reverb. Put bass in, take bass out. Just be consistent through the show.

There is a terrific history for this. Greek Chorus' come to mind. I've seen a sex change for the thought voice. I think that one was his mom's nagging in the back of his mind.

Koz

[waxcylinder]

An age difference works well too - think of Kevin in the Wonder Years where the adult looks back on and comments on his childhood self - or Richard Dreyfus in Stand By Me.

WC