How to achieve the best quality when doing a narration?

Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how to achieve the best possible narration in a documentary I'm doing using the FCP voice over tool, a USB mic, and Final Cut Studio's audio filters. Am I on the right track? How do I clean up an average voice over narration? Do I need additional equipment? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jordan

The best thing you can do is to record it properly in the first place - if you want it to sound good. The environment you record in is VERY important as is the choice of mic you use ... most of the consumer USB mics aren't all that great in terms of quality.
Record in an acoustically flat room with good sound dampening. Even a clothes closet will do in a pinch. Record through a mixer so you can monitor the VO artist as they record. I've found it better to record to tape (camera or VTR) with a pro mic than to use FCP's voice over tool.
-DH

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