Pickup Precision: Foolproof Level Matching
An issue I’ve seen asked about a lot recently involves level matching—particularly for long-form projects like audiobooks. The scenario usually goes something like this: you’re midway through recording an epic audiobook, but you have to pause to tweak your levels for a quick commercial audition. Now, you’re back to do pickups for the audiobook, and you need your audio to match the original files perfectly.
What’s the best way to do this? Here are some solid options!
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Hey Voice Actors—Here’s How to Save Even More Money by Unsubscribing From the Hype: Part 2
Your professional worth is not measured by how high your software bill is, and you shouldn't be taxed by a tech giant just to sit in the game. Let’s step out of the booth and look at a few more digital business traps where you can instantly claw your hard-earned money back. Let's continue where we left off in Part 1....
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Point and Shoot: Why a Shotgun Mic Belongs in Your VO Booth(Updated)
A while back I spotted a thread on social media where a self-proclaimed "industry engineer with 30 years of experience" dropped this gem: "Shotgun mics are for film sets. They have absolutely no place in a voiceover studio." Around the same time, another thread popped up claiming that because one famous voice actor hated how they sounded on a shotgun, the entire category was useless for VO.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. But these folks happen to be wrong.
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Hey Voice Actors—Here’s How to Save $130+ a Month by Unsubscribing From the Hype: Part 1
I’m writing this not as a social media influencer selling a preset pack, but as an audio engineer who actually does the work every single day. I am here to tell you that your microphone doesn’t know how much you pay per month for software. And honestly, neither does the casting director. Let's cut through the internet noise, debunk some studio myths, and put over $1,500 a year back into your bank account.
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The "Hang 10" Myth: How Social Media Mic Advice Is Doing You Dirty
VO coaches teach the "hang 10" sign to place yourself at the mic. While this might hold up at a pro studio, it can work against you at home. Here we uncover how some of the worst possible mic placement advice on social media is having a detrimental affect on your sound- and bookings!
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