RE: FN-FORUM duck voice

date posted 10th September 2002 19:30

> try to connect a mic to your computer, use the voice recorder
> and speak the magic word "quack". I presume you will get the
> best result when take duck position... or try in the
> bath(with duck position)... Hopping might helps aswell while
> doing it...

I disagree - overuse of the "duck position" leads to reverse
vocalisation (farting). Especially if used carelessly (professional
supervision is advised). Instead opt for the lesser known technique of
"drake-ing" - in which the vocalist assumes the pose mentioned in the
above post whilst wearing bright feathered plumage and attempts
vocalisation with a kazoo inserted into the rectal cavity.

Be aware that the size of the room in which the recording is made makes
a great difference to the overall effect. If possible utilise an indoor
swimming pool and perform whilst crouched on the inflatable "thingy"
with long multicoloured arms (most local swimming pools offer a paid for
out of hours service so you will not need to embarrass yourself).

Hopping (as mentioned in the previous post) has no known effect on the
final recording - unless of course you wish to sound like the Northern
Gannet
(http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/hww-fap/hww-fap.cfm?ID_species=30&lang=e).

HTH

regards

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