Removing echo from voice over

Hi - we recorded some voice over in a hotel room whilst on the road and it has a pretty bad echo on it. Sounds like we recorded in the bathroom. Does anyone have some suggestions to reducing this echo? any help much appreciated. thanks!
michael

The echo or reverberation of the room is usually quieter than the direct sound,
so sometimes using an expander or noise gate will help.
If the recording was done in stereo (like the camera's built-in mics, for example),
you can get rid of some of the ambience by mixing left and right together as mono.
Finally, when shooting, wear headphones.
Do a test shot, play it back and listen.
If the sound is too roomy, move the mic closer to the talent.
Good luck!
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