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48V. Phantom Power. What & Why!
In a previous blog post about the benefits of flipping your large diaphragm condenser microphones upside down for recording, I discussed...
Frank Verderosa
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Hitting the Road for the Holidays?
Booking a flight is best way to book a job! So what can a working voice actor do when recording on the go? I’ve got the answers!
Frank Verderosa
Dec 4, 20226 min read


What's THAT Button do? Part 2- Direct Monitoring
You see a button or knob for direct monitoring on so many interfaces- but what is it doing?
Frank Verderosa
Nov 13, 20222 min read


Zoom like a Rockstar- UPDATED!
This is not a time to be tech-timid. The tools that got us through lockdown are here to stay, and you should use them to their fullest!
Frank Verderosa
Nov 8, 20227 min read


Interfaces vs Preamps. What's the difference?
People are often confused by the terms interface and preamp, so I thought I would take a moment to explain the two. An interface (Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Apollo Twin, etc) converts your audio signal to a digital stream for your computer. It also converts the computer audio back to your headphones (or speakers) so you can hear it. A preamp is designed to amplify the relatively low signal from your microphone into something usable. It's that simple! At the studio I work for (
Frank Verderosa
Nov 6, 20223 min read


Do you REALLY need Source Connect?
With all of the options out there to remote record from home, do you REALLY need Source Connect?
Frank Verderosa
Oct 3, 20225 min read


What's THAT Button Do? "Air", "4K", "Vintage"
Many interfaces offer buttons to enhance your sound by replicating legacy hardware. But as a voice actor, should you use them?
Frank Verderosa
Mar 27, 20223 min read


2020 Microphone Shootout!
6 mics ranging in price from $99 to $3,200. Can you identify which is which?
Frank Verderosa
Nov 23, 20203 min read


Pandemic Production- Whatever it takes!
When a client called with a need to remotely record and produce spots during the lockdown, I came up with a solution: two cars!
Frank Verderosa
Apr 26, 20203 min read


Tech Talk Tuesday
I hope this very simple primer on voice recording in GarageBand is helpful. It gets a bad rap from Voice Actors, but with some patience and
Frank Verderosa
Feb 11, 20204 min read









