Your microphone is not just a hunk of metal and wires. It’s delicate, and requires care. Here are a few simple suggestions.
Microphone Hygiene
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Voice Over Hardware/VO Software & other VO Tools
Voice Over Hardware, Voice Over Software and other VO Tools
CRM = Can’t Really Manage?
Everybody THINKS they should be using a CRM – a customer relationship manager. Trouble is, which one? Here’s a great list.
Refresh After Fail
Yesterday’s blog “Refresh, Reboot, Refurbish, Renew” needed a little refreshing itself. Here’s why.
Do You Know Craig?
Is Craigslist a viable means to find voice-over jobs?…or to post your services to get jobs? Not just any jobs…GOOD-PAYING VO jobs. Seeking your responses to my query.
Mp3, Like ISDN, Far From Gone
The German foundation that owns the rights to the mp3 audio file format announced it’s ending licensing. Does that mean this ubiquitous format is dead?
Tools, Toys, & Time
A video admonition to not overload yourself with the myriad of tools and digital toys available right now. Tips on how to find the right ones and make them work for you.
PhotoShop for Voice
Has PhotoShop been good for photography? Don't answer that. Either way, does it follow that an analogous device or program would be good for voice-acting? That's the basic question, I guess. The only reason I can think of as to why someone would want to do that is to...
Transcribe Your Audio on Video
Hmmm, not sure what happened there, but Tuesday's blog ended up being deleted. I'll chalk it up to new website blues. Regardless, I'm posting it again for those who missed it. Video Transcribing App from Dave Courvoisier on Vimeo. The app is by Apple itself (so you're not gonna find it on...
Prepare for PreAmps
Next to the all-important microphone, voice-actors wring their hands over their choice of pre-amp almost as much. I confess to not being worthy of expert advice in these matters. I can tell you I've tried a bunch of 'em, and currently use the Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo USB, which seems...
Source-Elements at NAB
Robert Marshall is a genius with a Beatles haircut. It works for him...the haircut...AND the brains. I sought out his humble booth at NAB, because I know he's always improving the Source-Elements prodigious product line...and would have news to share. I wasn't disappointed. It's hard to mention...
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