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Black Friday Is Here — And So Are the Deals 🎤🔥
Black Friday has officially landed, and I’m rolling out the kind of savings that make your inner bargain-hunter do a little tap dance.
Frank Verderosa
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Stop Slamming the Gate! A Voice Actor’s Guide to Cleaner Audio
Many voice actors try to “fix” noisy recordings with noise gates—only to make them sound worse. Here’s why that happens- a how to fix it!
Frank Verderosa
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Stop the Buzz: How Cable Placement Could Be Causing Your Noise Issues
Buzzing or humming in your VO recordings? Discover how cable placement and shielding can impact your audio—and how to fix it fast.
Frank Verderosa
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Troubleshooting Studio Noise: A Voice Actor’s Guide to Eliminating Static, Hum, and Buzz
Voice actors: Get rid of studio hum, buzz, and static with this step-by-step troubleshooting guide using the process of elimination.
Frank Verderosa
May 10, 20252 min read


XLR Microphone Cables: Old School Reliability in a High-Tech World
In a world where technology changes at lightning speed- there humble XLR cable hasn’t changed in decades!
Frank Verderosa
May 5, 20253 min read


Hey Voice Actors: Let’s Talk About Recording Levels and Why Normalizing Isn’t a Magic Fix
If you spend any time behind a microphone (and I know you do), you’ve probably heard the tip: “Don’t worry about your recording levels being low — you can just normalize later!” This often comes up with regards to lowering the audible noise level when recording. I get it — it sounds like an easy fix. But today I want to chat with you about why starting with low levels and relying on normalization can actually hurt your sound — and what to do instead.
Frank Verderosa
Apr 28, 20253 min read


Opinion: Has Voice Acting become Ageist?
In age we’re casting specs often call for voice actors to be their own studio and engineer-has voice acting become ageist?
Frank Verderosa
Mar 4, 20252 min read


iZotope RX: Beyond the Noise!
Here's a breakdown of how I was able to use iZotope's RX Music Rebalance to transform mono concert audio to a 5.1 mix.
Frank Verderosa
Jun 20, 20244 min read


Does Using Audacity with your Scarlett Solo 4th Gen have you seeing Red? Here's the Solution!
Focusrite's 4th Gen Scarlett line, features impressive upgrades that pose a challenge for Audacity users. But there's an easy fix!
Frank Verderosa
Apr 14, 20244 min read


Bittersweet Reflections on the 4th Anniversary of Covid Lockdown
I will say with certainty that there is nothing better than in-person talent and clients. Sonically. Creatively. Socially. Definitively.
Frank Verderosa
Mar 16, 20245 min read









