POV AUDIO LLC
Frank Verderosa
Casting • Mixing • Sound Design • Radio

As creatives, we all face it: do you take the gig that pays, or pass on the one that clashes with your values? Where’s your line?

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.

You became a voice actor because you love telling stories, creating characters, and bringing scripts to life. But wouldn’t it be amazing if you could really understand what clients are thinking when they’re casting? Most voice actors only ever see one part of the process: the audition. You get the spec, you send your best take — and then? Silence. You're trying to hit a moving target! That’s why I created a special class just for you: This Side of the Glass

In age we’re casting specs often call for voice actors to be their own studio and engineer-has voice acting become ageist?

Actor Rob McFadyen Rob made light work of this demo production demonstrating everything from gravel and gravitas to helpful everyman.

I will say with certainty that there is nothing better than in-person talent and clients. Sonically. Creatively. Socially. Definitively.

The difference in sound quality having an actor in a proper studio after a couple of years of forced remote recording is dramatic.

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!