In the VO Studio: Does One Size Fit All? – Tuesday Voiceover Tech Tip
The more voice actors I work with, the more it becomes clear that very little of in our voiceover studios is truly One-Size-Fits-All.
VO Studio Workflow: Iterative Once Again – Tuesday Voiceover Tech Tip
Envisioning “all” possible variables beforehand can lead to never actually beginning. While we need to cover the basics, that first step is key.
Recording Software for Voiceover: Are Multitrack Workflows Helpful?
If your recording software helps to get work out the door efficiently and makes sense when you use it, that's really the only test that matters. Some recommend multitrack recording systems. These Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) can sometimes seem overwhelming in their complexity, especially since they are geared toward multitrack setups and workflows. We often end up simplifying them to be more efficient.
Recording Software for Voiceover: Do You Need “Non-Destructive?”
The phrase “destructive” appears frequently when we start talking about processing and editing with various recording software choices. It can be...
Microphone Shock Mount Hack: Fix That Sagging Feeling
Dealing with saggy microphone shock mount elastics can be frustrating. Weakened elastics allow the mass of the microphone to come in contact with the supporting framework. Here's a fix I came up with...
Recording Software Update: Realtime Effects In Audacity
The new Audacity version 3.2.0 continues the makeover of the graphic design and adds a major workflow tool with Realtime Effects. Here's a look at what that means for voiceover recording.
Finding An Outside Perspective – Voiceover Studio Mindset
We can’t revise what we don’t recognize. An outside perspective is useful in almost everything we do. How do you find that balance?
Key Studio Skills – Hearing & Listening – Tuesday VO Tech Tip
The amount of audio we listen to can impact our hearing over time. It also can lead us astray when we analyze our performance. Protecting our hearing, and learning how to listen are key ideas in the voiceover studio.
Getting Kitted Up – Tuesday Voiceover Tech Tip
In our home setup, there’s an ever-changing set of variables vying for our attention. We need to find focus. But can we go too far? Where is the sweet spot? And how can going for a short errand on the bicycle apply?
