Hate the Sound of Your Own Voice on Video? Do This.

[@QrooSpanish]

Very interesting video.

[@Tera_B_Twilight]

YES! When I first started vocal recordings, I cringed. LOL, now I know that my recorded voice was just sus. I found that getting a good mic made a huge difference.

[@ByPageTurner]

Yes! I agree.

[@bobpeters61]

Know of one that can deepen my voice to match what I hear when I speak? The acoustics of my cranium to blame for that one.

[@Tera_B_Twilight]

@@bobpeters61 I wouldn't say any really do that, but a good condenser mic with a high bit rate can get more of the full range of your voice than the cheaper usb varieties. It's been a while since I've done any vo work, but you can usually find out what kind of equipment youtubers are using and compare the results.

[@lea7rsi]

When I heard my voice for the first time. I really don't like it. I asked myself " Do I always sound squeaky" I thought I have a bit deep sexy voice. My illusion was shattered😅 Beside method 3. I got inspired by the cartoon voice actor. They have squeaky voice like sponge bob. But why they're sound good. I realized is how they pronounce and deliver their words.

[@whoistechcmty]

Slavoy Zizek is a great example of unique voices that almost defies categorization. He looks strange, he sounds strange, he thinks strange, and it is wonderfully engaging with a mind that takes you to strange and fascinating places. It is kind of like a dysmorphia when we reject our own voice like rejecting the reflection in a mirror. Ive dealt with it and still am so am so happy that you've been able to move past the "cringe". Great message, thanks and hopefully Hubby finds a way to accepting his voice too.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Not a video I expected to hear someone critiquing Zizek, but you’ve got a point, lol.

[@DuneStone6816]

I just decided I'd never put my face in a video so that I only have to suffer through my voice when editing.

[@ByPageTurner]

Faceless videos are definitely a sound strategy for that

[@trekkingandmore]

Very educational video! Thank you! As a new YTuber, I found a lot of things in common with you. How encouraging it is to know I am not alone on this hard journey. Thanks again!

[@nathanwood9805]

I am one who almost never comments on any videos. Page you are speaking so many truths that I have encountered and overcome on my KZbin journey over many years. I have a decent sized channel with over 7K subs and obviously this is my alt account. I like how you back up your logic with experience and logical reasoning. I see enormous potential for you to be very successful here and on other platforms! Keep being authentic and yourself and you will go far! I love your simple and straight to the point style! Also love the environment your in! So beautiful!

[@ByPageTurner]

Aww that's so lovely. I really appreciate that. And I agree about the beautiful surroundings -- I love the Pacific Northwest. The trees are gorgeous.

[@BarnDustandRust]

Thanks. I started my channel 5 weeks ago and it is definitely something I had to get over and accept. It is what it is lol. I still chose to offer faceless content, maybe in time I will change that. Definitely a learning curve where I do have to improve some ways I talk, stop breathing too close to mic and limit my mumbling/blending words (thank goodness I can edit a louder volume and clip some words). I will improve over time. Like the majority there's no Hollywood budget :)

[@ByPageTurner]

Honestly, faceless is a really solid approach! Looking at my favorite KZbin channels, they're a mix of faceless and... faceful??? Haha... there's probably a better word for that. But yeah. There are some REALLY good faceless channels I watch all the time (these days that includes lots of video essays on amusement parks and businesses).

[@DarkerThings2023]

Always timely. Always so relevant. It isn't my voice I hate. LOL. It's the face...Some say I need to be on screen more, some say less and some say not at all.

[@thepeculiarmaple]

Listen, as someone that is neurodivergent: I could care less about the person's appearance. If anything, sometimes certain appearances distract me from the video. So in all reality: if you just look like you, even if you feel plain or gross....I'm still gonna wanna hear what you have to say! I don't watch KZbin for physical reasons. I like to learn and listen. Also, I think most people underestimate how endearing they can be for their quirks and little odd mannerisms. Most of the people that are well liked are liked because they let those shine. So like you said: be authentic, and don't hide what you have to say out of fear!

[@ByPageTurner]

Yeah! That's a great point -- thanks for sharing.

[@SPEC1AL-D]

just yesterday i messaged a friend saying i watched my own video and for the first time i didnt hate my voice. i actually was like 'wow i sound pretty good'. im the kind of person that cant even dance by myself because its too cringe lmao! great video thank you for more awesome advice and info

[@gracegibson9865]

I'm so glad I found your channel, I enjoy supporting small channels and yours is perfect. You look and sound lovely sweet soul, like I want to sit and have a coffee and chat lol keep up the good work!

[@ByPageTurner]

Aw thanks so much

[@SweetiesCatWorld]

Excellent video! Thank you for creating something so many of us need to hear.

[@ByPageTurner]

You're so welcome

[@AleksdeArt]

It was difficult, but after a certain time when I overcame the discomfort, some even commented that they liked my voice.😅

[@ByPageTurner]

Funny how that happens, isn't it?

[@celeph]

Excellent video, great explanation! Thanks also for the reminder - I remember how nervous I was when I presented my thesis work over 20 years ago. It wasn't on video but I was absolutely dying in front of everyone, but when I was done I somehow got a lot of praise for my talk and presentation and I was so surprised. :) These days though I can't stand not only my voice and picture, in video or real life, but also my writing, no matter if I write in my native German or in English.. I often end up deleting anything I wrote because it doesn't read right (maybe it's there are always words and phrases I can't remember or translate and then it doesn't feel like 'me' anymore). But anyway, thanks for the advice! Who knows, maybe this will inspire me to make a video one day :) YT probably recommended your video to me because I watched a 'starting a youtube channel' type of video the other day lol

[@ByPageTurner]

I believe it about the thesis presentation! Thanks for the kind words.

[@kinamonsterrawr]

Thank you for this. I needed to hear it. New sub ❤ also you are lovely. (Second also, our daughter was asking why voices sound different in recording the other day, so I'm going to show her this. Thx!)

[@ByPageTurner]

Awesome! Glad to be of help. As I'm sure you know, young people can be ESPECIALLY hard on themselves, so it's definitely good info to pass on. Thanks for the kind words.

[@BeyondTheDollRoom]

This is really interesting and informative to watch. I struggle with listening back to my own voice too. I think each time I edit, it gets slightly more bearable🙈🤣. One of the reasons I started my channel was to help build my confidence and of course share my passions. This really helps.😊✨

[@ByPageTurner]

Yeah, that's a good insight. It can weirdly end up being a self-acceptance training program 😅

[@B.coffin]

Thanks so much for this video! I had no idea there was an explanation for why I'm always so thrown by how I sound when played back to me. I've spent years thinking and being told I was overreacting. I really, really appreciate this video!

[@ByPageTurner]

Sure thing! Yeah, it's a very common and well understood phenomenon.

[@GambillDataEngineering]

I love your videos. Thank you so much for doing this channel and sharing! I'm sure it is a lot of work to do 3 channels and writing!

[@ByPageTurner]

Thanks! It IS a lot of work, but I'm really enjoying this channel. Y'all have been so much fun.

[@LifewithTee76]

This is absolutely relatable. I sincerely want to get rid of my self consciousness. That’s part of why I started this in the 1st place!

[@ByPageTurner]

Great attitude!

[@mitzid4176]

I love your videos, the amount of real encouragement and truth is so empowering. I have a channel that I have not really done anything with and watching you is helping me push through the fear. Great videos, thanks for sharing!

[@ByPageTurner]

Awww that's wonderful! Love to hear it.

[@privatename8228]

An intelligent and enjoyable video. Great explanations. 👍

[@ByPageTurner]

Thanks so much!

[@agingsansgrace]

Excellent video 👏

[@surewhatever8843]

I like how many times you repeated, “your voice is fine”. Very effective. 🙂

[@ByPageTurner]

Haha, well, I mean it. Your voice is fine. And I will often have to be reassured that things are fine multiple times 😅

[@surewhatever8843]

@@ByPageTurner A big part of its effectiveness is sensing you really DO mean it. Keep up the great work!

[@ByPageTurner]

Aw, thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words

[@michaellee_sg]

Consoling and empowering!

[@spookysweetspoods1]

Thank you for this! I love this video so much and love you for being so real! Thank you! I have subscribed and look forward to future content :)

[@ByPageTurner]

Aww I'm so glad! Thanks.

[@TriumphTalks]

This is so fascinating! We can have such different perspectives of ourselves…. Often more critical. I feel like I’m constantly struggling with my lighting. That’s my cringe. I’ve tried so many set ups, and can’t seem to crack the code. I also have discovered my eyes are getting worse and my videos aren’t actually as blurry as they appear to me! Lol

[@ByPageTurner]

Oh yeah, I feel you on the eyesight thing. I can't really tell the difference between 4k and HD 😂 the screens are better resolution than my eyes 🤷‍♀️

[@veritable_sisterhood]

I just love you, ma.❤ You have given me so much knowledge on this street. And I am so excited to see your video pop up. You have a way of saying things the way I can understand it perfectly.

[@ByPageTurner]

Aw, I'm so glad! Thank you for the kind words.

[@kristapedia]

Random tip if you hate your voice and can't get past it. Change your voice in the editing app before you start. Complete your edit. Then change it back to your normal voice before you export and publish.

[@ByPageTurner]

Interesting! I like it. Thanks!

[@Busybush8597]

Thank you very much for this video. I feel much better and confident now. I am always nervous and started to loose my thoughts while vlogging etc 😊❤😂

[@ByPageTurner]

The train of thought thing is very real!! I tend to work with a script or at least an outline I've written ahead of time that I can reference when I get on camera. But there are STILL times I lose my train of thought even so. Basic editing helps a lot with that? I can clip out a lot of the mess ups. So it was definitely worth it for me to get used to the sound of my own voice (I still don't love it, but it at least doesn't bother me now.)

[@des.outspoken]

Great video thank you !

[@ByPageTurner]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Crazydoglady.]

BOY, i can relate

[@xophaser]

when I hear my voice it sounds so different than the recording. Why I don't like it as much or throw me off. I even bought expensive mic to hope it sounds like what I hear, not really. But other people seem the same. i guess that is the bone conduction to air conduction you mentioned. Will have to look into that more.

[@TalukderMeem]

😮 I love your voice! ❤

[@ByPageTurner]

Thanks!

[@lovedecanters7891]

I think I was lucky in that my voice is how I expected to be, also I know I’m not the most handsome fellow, but I don’t care about it. I was nervous for my first few videos because I wasn’t used to just talking to myself so to speak. You just need to start making videos and keep going. You will get better at it.

[@ByPageTurner]

Great advice. I agree.

[@JasenomadeTV]

I can so relate to all of this, I am still uncomfortable with my voice as English is not my first language... and I was a faceless channel for 1 year before I had the courage to show my face. Making KZbin videos helps you be comfortable in your skin 😇

[@ByPageTurner]

Yes! That's a great point. I feel like posting videos has helped my confidence a lot? Because I really did expect for people to say mean things about my appearance or voice, and that hasn't happened.

[@QuotablePerspective]

I believe in being connected to the universe and I have been "Really" debating putting my own voice on my videos .. I have tried.. I delete! I have gotten my son to do it, but he is always working and it's hard. So, I have got to do this! So then, this pops up! Nice. Thank you. Just ask, and the universe will reach out.

[@RoamingRamble]

Because Voice Heard is a Vibration in a persons ear Your Voice sounds Different to every person your Voice through a Mic No matter how good or Costly is produce with electromagnetic Vibration of a tiny apiece of Foil covered paper so without running through a equalizer sounds a Bit Tin like . some mic can have a ceramic pick up they to have there issues though your voice will sound morass less brassy .

[@thinkingloud1988]

I used to be self conscious but now i keep watching my own videos..

[@ByPageTurner]

That's great!

[@HowWeGotHere]

Thanks Page

[@ByPageTurner]

Aw you're welcome

[@kristapedia]

Somehow my husband doesn't hate his voice. It kind of pisses me off lol.

[@ByPageTurner]

Wow! I'm jealous. Lucky guy. I've gotten to the point where I don't mind mine anymore, but it was tough getting there. 😅

[@AgingOnYourTerms]

I can relate to Justin, and it's the reason I started as a faceless channel...I chose to endure my voice only. 😂

[@ByPageTurner]

There you go! Faceless channel is definitely a viable strategy.

[@WildHare-fb7ry]

❤good advice!

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

I don't edit and I do all my videos in one go! Unfortunately I don't have funds to hire an editor. Interesting that you say to put your face on the thumbnail as in those cases my channel didn't do so well. It could be that the video content wasn't that great though and not because of my face! Some great advice again Page! I have gone through the cringe and I don't mind the sound of my voice. People can always turn the volume down and just watch me instead!

[@ByPageTurner]

Yeah -- the face advice is very niche dependent. So depending on what exactly you're doing, your results can vary. It does bear out on KZbin as a whole. Interestingly it doesn't even have to be YOUR face. It can be the video's subject if it's a documentary, a video game character, a famous person, etc. That said, there are other ways to get the eyes to stop and hover :) The face trick is just one.

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

@@ByPageTurner I've just put my face on my profile pic! Ha ha!!!😂 Let's hope it doesn't scare people away! 😄

[@FloridaBoatRamps-88]

Don’t worry, your voice sounds fine❤❤

[@ByPageTurner]

Thank you! It took me a while to get used to it. Thanks for the kind words.

[@Ann.CreatedToCreate]

You are wonderfully made. You are so cute imo and your voice is actually very nice! (Coming from a 55 yo momma, just so there’s no creepy vibes LOL). Thanks for the video 🤗

[@ByPageTurner]

Aww thanks! No creepiness felt on this end. Appreciate the compliment.

[@bashoh]

super helpful! thank you :))))

[@ByPageTurner]

You're so welcome! Glad to help.

[@michaelgonda962]

I actually like the sound of your voice. Which is kind of the point right? Just because you don't like it doesn't mean others agree. Nice video!

[@ByPageTurner]

Yup! Absolutely the point. Thanks so much (for the kind words about my voice and also the video).

[@GhostGirlBlues]

idk why but somehow i ended up as a no cam no mic streamer. i've heard that simply having a face at all is so important that even a cartoon or inhuman one will work, but no face and no voice is a horrible combination, even if you make yourself a vtuber and use TTS to speak. of course some people can get away with anything. any rules people might agree on to explain how content creation works are always being broken by people who just make it work somehow

[@ByPageTurner]

Fair point! Glad it's working for you. I agree -- it's all relative and patterns are simply patterns. There are plenty of outliers!

[@GhostGirlBlues]

@@ByPageTurner it really isn't working for me

[@ByPageTurner]

@@GhostGirlBlues Ah gotcha! sorry... I misunderstood. I (wrongly) assumed you were breaking the rules and getting away with it

[@kriswujko]

Good video feel bad about my voice

[@kriswujko]

I just keep recording with knowing i love to record , we will se what happens

[@ByPageTurner]

Good attitude! Have fun.

[@kriswujko]

@@ByPageTurner thanks

[@downtoearthwithjim]

I have a question for you Page. I have a gardening/allotment niche channel. Should I create another channel based on me and my journey on KZbin? Or talking about any of my other interests? I can't talk about these on this channel

[@ByPageTurner]

Okay, first off, I love your channel name! It's sooooo good. I would probably create a new separate channel in your case, so long as it wouldn't stress you out to manage both. I started this channel for similar reasons (my first channel is an RV travel channel I co-host with my husband). I would also say to have fun on your personal channel and post what you want and not worry too much about how it does? I think it's nice to have a place on KZbin that's low pressure and you can do whatever you want with it. Separating it into its own channel helps mentally/emotionally that way... and also the algorithm doesn't get as confused.

[@downtoearthwithjim]

@@ByPageTurner thanks! It would be a separate channel where I can experiment and test new ideas

[@ByPageTurner]

I think that's a great idea. That's basically what this channel is for me, even though I've been on a creator advice kick lately. (But anyone who knows me irl will tell you I literally just talk about this stuff all the time anyway 😅)

[@downtoearthwithjim]

@@ByPageTurner I think there's a lot of info I could share about my journey to KZbin monetization 😊 Your knowledge of video creation and KZbin growth is really impressive! And you come across really well in your videos too! I reckon you keep at it for sure!

[@ByPageTurner]

Oh definitely. I'm sure viewers would really enjoy that! And thanks.

[@EritsStudio]

Haha yes I feel this all the time!!! Everytime I edit my videos I’m just like “why am I saying it like this? Or why do I look so creepy here?” Lol 😂

[@ByPageTurner]

Lol -- 100% I am laughing/cringing at my weird facial expressions all the time. The struggle is real.

[@WillowsAIAcademy]

The thoughts I’m having are about my breathing. I have a chronic illness and speaking can leave me quite out of breath. So whilst I was editing I noticed I was taking a massive in take of breath at the beginning of every sentence. I didn’t catch all of them and listening back on KZbin it was even more audible. I don’t know if it bothers anyone else or even as noticeable to everyone as it is to me. I will plough on and see how it goes.

[@IntrovertWriter]

No, you're voice is good enough.

[@Love-Technologist]

page I have watched your KZbin channel grow, congratulations!, I started my channel 5 days ago and I have gotten only 1 suscriber🥲i wanna be like you

[@ByPageTurner]

Aww shucks.