Project Mission Control Voice Acting

[tl8]

Hi All


Some of you may be aware I am currently doing preliminary work for a Mission Control add-on. The add-on will be released in 4 phases and will model a Sounding Rocket launch (mainly because they are quick and simple).


Rough goals for each phase are:

• · Phase 1 is Master Checklist and Sound track
• · Phase 2 is Minor Checklists and automation
• · Phase 3 is panel and displays
• · Phase 4 is visuals and OMP

The checklist is a large excel document that contains the information of the countdown. It is designed to be used both by the add-on and the user.
At the current time the master timeline and the script are done. Assuming I get enough people involved, each mission will have a random set of voices assigned to the mission.


What I required from you is voice acting. For each numbered item in the script I would like an mp3 file (CBR 128kb 22kHz mono) where the filename is: No._Username.mp3 (eg 38_tl8.mp3).


As a minimum please complete the Common category and at least one other. Please also ensure there is no background noise and speak in a clear voice. Also add emphasis as appropriate. The best program to use is http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/ using the LAME encoder.


Note: If one file is contaminated then all files from the category won’t be used.


Once you have completed the number of lines you have chosen, please PM me where I will issue instructions on how to package the files and send them to me.


If you submit a sound pack that is used, then:

• a) You agree for it to be distributed with my add on
• b) You agree to have your username or real name to be used in the manual

Please note that your files will be anonymised once I receive them. The username in the filename is so that I don’t mix them up initially.

If you have any ideas about other lines, please post and I will get back to you.


Only the script is posted below, if you wish to see my current progress please PM me.

 

[Moach]

sounds cool! - i still got the mics and stuff from my "rock star" days...

and i got audition3 all set up at work... i'll see if i can get a mic there and do some tracks within the hour or so i have before anyone else arrives....


would be definitely cool to have something like that FSX ATC system working for orbiter :idea: - alright! i'm go for that!


but it'll probably be a week or so before i can do anything...
"carnaval" is next week, and luckily for me and wife, we're flying down to Uruguay, for i got family there and all.... so i'll be back by the end of next week, and then i can swing by my grandma's garage (where my defunct band's studio was/is) and get my mic and cables....


cheers!

 

[gaidheal]

Helping with recording

Hi, I have recorded the first 70 instructions, tidied them up and exported them to mp3. I plan on doing the rest in the next few days.

It's a great idea! If there was any scope for extending this to a general ATC voice pack I'd be interested! If we could get the whole orbiter community to pitch in the variety would be life-like

 

[Izack]

If I can nab a decent mic from school I could give this a go. I've a bit of a monotone, though.

 

[Nistenf]

I could try if the microphone of the laptop doesn't sound extremely awful.

 

[jangofett287]

Think I'll have a go at Range Safety Officer and the Launch Director. I'll get on to that during the week.

 

[TSPenguin]

Do you prefer a certain sample rate for the recordings?
I am assuming you want 128 kbit/s CBR MP3s. Or is VBR ok too?

 

[tl8]

CBR is preferred.

 

[deltawing777]

If you want somebody with a Texas accent im in. I got all needed mics and software. Jump on OMP Teamspeak3 (omp.dyndns-server.com port 9987) and I'll audition. As far as OMP I be more then happy to help out there in that reguard also. I totally support what your'e doing. Anything I can do to help Going to work on script now

 

[edsupagood]

I will have a go at it. :hmm:

 

[Scruce]

Ill go for it, did anyone call for a British accent? :lol:

 

[joertexas]

If you have any ideas about other lines, please post and I will get back to you.

I was an air traffic controller for 15 years, and I think I still remember the phaseology. An ATC tape might go well with air breathing aircraft scenarios.

JR