The BEST voice recording filters

I want to achieve the *highest quality* voice recording I can using GarageBand for voice over work. I have a good quality USB cardioid mic with a pop filter, fairly good acoustics where I'm recording, and a little bit of experience with recording in general. I have experimented with several of the filters and effects included on GarageBand, but I can't seem to find just the right mix to produce a *pro quality* sound. Does anyone have any good advice on the subject? I sure would appreciate it.

If the question is how do I improve my recording using what I have...
Compression and EQ. If you don't know how to use those two tools you are fighting an uphill battle.
And how much room do you hear? With sensitive condensers your room may be a big problem.
Experiment with affecting your room and mic positions while recording. See if it improves things for you.
Use what ever you may have to deaden live and reflective areas. Use your ears until you are happy that you have the best possible incoming signal for your setup. Last thing you want is to have a recording that already puts you in a corner.
An effect worth trying is...
Duplicating your VO track. Keep one dry and one wet using a light touch of delay.
The last thing is the mic you have 'may' not be suited to your voice....if EQ can't fix it then...
If you have a studio available close enough you can rent an hour cheaply and test mic's.
You can learn a lot very quickly being in that environment.

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end.
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to put in a new soundcard or something if i don't
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