Voice Over Hardware/VO Software & other VO Tools

Voice Over Hardware, Voice Over Software and other VO Tools

Zoom Q8

Zoom Q8

Finally, a decent HD video camera with excellent audio inputs!You've seen me review other Zoom products on the pages of this blog.  The Zoom H4, Zoom H4n, and Zoom H6n are all part of a parade of Zoom devices I've proudly owned.But remember how I've preached about video, video, video?  As further...

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ipDTL Adds Phone Patch

ipDTL Adds Phone Patch

That's right... the contingency that confounds some voice talents, frustrates others, and and only clients seem to want, is now a regular feature of ipDTL.  "Phone Patch" is different things to different people.  It's rooted in an older time, when ISDN was king.  Some voice talent make it out to...

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Microphones #WoVOChat Results

Microphones #WoVOChat Results

We came... we mic'd up...we conquered the #WoVOChat!Kudos to all who came for today's WoVOChat on the topic of Microphones.Our guest experts, Dan Lenard and Jordan Reynolds were awesome, and the Q & A was flying thick 'n' fast!These World-Voices Organization-sponsored tweetchats were designed...

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Microphones on #WoVOChat Today!

Microphones on #WoVOChat Today!

EVERYBODY's got something to say about Microphones.  Their mic. The mic they want.  They mic they wish they hadn't wasted money on.Today's your day to spill the beans.Tell us what you think about mics, and find out something you DIDN'T know about them.Our guests are WoVO members @HomStudioMan Dan...

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WoVOChat Wednesday:  Microphones!

WoVOChat Wednesday: Microphones!

When a voice-actor tells me they've got a mic they're totally happy with, and they've been using it for years...I'm skeptical.Most VO's I know are always are considering the next best mic.Sure, purchasing a mic is an individual decision... a decision based on:budgetresearch (hopefully)trial 'n'...

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The World’s Largest Media Owner

The World’s Largest Media Owner

Rupert Murdoch?  Nope.Sony?  Huh-uh.Comcast/AOL/TimeWarner? Not even close.Google.I know, I know... Apple has $194 Billion in cash, and is a media darling, but Google (which Steve Jobs hated) is moving ahead of all other also-rans.Google is 136% bigger than #2 - Disney...and bigger than Disney and...

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The Power of Video (Again)

The Power of Video (Again)

Twice in one week.  I'm not a shill for Bob Merkel and VoiceZam...but I sure do like his style, innovation, and products. Earlier this week, I mentioned in my blog a little-known VoiceZam feature called ZamFusion: Bob Merkel's Best Kept Secret No More. Today, a quick note to point you to ANOTHER...

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Not Your Grandfather’s SEO

Not Your Grandfather’s SEO

Search Engine Optimization...is it even do-able anymore?  Can any ONE person try to mount it on their own without hiring some specialist?  And how to you vet that person?  What do you even ask them?  How do you know THEY know the latest methods? Google has always controlled this marketplace, and...

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What’s the Life-Span of a Microphone?

What’s the Life-Span of a Microphone?

So...right off the top, you must know there will always be a different life-time expectancy between quality name-brand mics and those of a lesser renown/price tag.  Kinda like a Ford Focus and a Chevy Corvette.  Both look shiny and bright on the show-room, and run fine for the first couple of...

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