It's one of those annoying things. You nail the brief, pause where required, color and shade are abundant throughout your read, and there's just the right amount of smile. Then the engineer opens the talkback and says. "that was great, perfect in fact", but we'll just have to do one more. There were a few mouth clicks in there". What can you do to avoid them? Is there anything you can do? This week AP and Robbo discuss the dilemma and some possible solutions that may suit you....
Aug 04, 2017•5 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Unsure why your voice tracks sound distorted sometimes even tho VU meter says that they shouldn't be? This is where you need to understand the concept of GAIN and Level. In this week's Episode, Robbo tries to unravel the difference and give you an understanding of the difference and how to use them.
Jul 29, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 12
It's happened to all of us. You're in a session, and all of a sudden you're getting feedback, or the client listening at the other end says they can't hear you. If you're not confident in understanding how your studio works, and where problems can occur, you get that sinking feeling in your gut and a blind sense of panic sets in. In this episode, tho, AP and Robbo discuss how you can work quickly and confidently to solve the problem and keep your client's blood pressure down....
Jul 20, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 11
More and more it seems that a good mix is becoming less of a lusted after goal when it comes to some forms of media. In this episode, AP and Robbo explore some disturbing industry trends and discuss some ways you may be able to "tweak" what you are delivering to help your voice stand out even straight out of the Avid.
Jul 06, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 10
We spend a fortune on them, but one day...Someday we have to move them. How do you prepare for the move, and what things do you need t think about? AP and Robbo discuss the ins and outs of moving house when you are also a small studio operator.
Jun 14, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We all live and die by our Mobile (Cell) Phone, but what is the etiquette attached to their use in the Studio. AP and Robbo delve into what can sometimes be a sticky situation.
Jun 08, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 8
If you have a home studio for VO work, it can be confusing as to what studios expect when you are sending them their audio. In this quick bite AP and Robbo explore the different file types and settings that are fast becoming an industry standard.
Jun 05, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week, AP and Robbo take a look at the new player in the Voice over IP game. Bodalgo have thrown their hat in the ring, is it all it's shaped up to be?
Apr 10, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this week's episode, we catch up with Harlan Hogan. The creator and distributor of the Porta-Booth Pro. Take a listen as he tells us the best way to set it up, and some of the secrets of pulling a great sound on the road. If you travel and work, this is one not to miss.
Mar 31, 2017•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
As it becomes more and more accepted that experience in the industry, both advertsing and media, is not necessarily as respected from a hiring point of view as it used to be. Robbo and Andrew discuss some of the issues that can arise from working with some of those newer to our industry.
Mar 23, 2017•13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Let's face it, one of the key selling points of working from a home studio is availability. We can be flexible for our clients more so than when you're running between studios and spending downtime in the car or on the bus or train. However, when is it ok to say, sorry I can't right now, and how do you manage that against the expectation of a fast turn around. Take a listen to this week's show, as the guys try to solve this dilemma.
Mar 16, 2017•17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode we look at a short article from Abbe Holmes about three things to think about before your next voiceover.
Jan 15, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We re-look at the Kaotica eyeball and have some success changing the mic and pattern.
Jan 08, 2017•12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this weeks show we put the Kaotica Eyeball and the Harlan Hogan Porta Booth Pro to the test. Admittedly its a small sample test but it does give you a pretty good idea how these work. We use a base line sample, so you get an idea of the room sound and mic and preamp sound, then we record in the same space using both portable helpers. Robbo offers his audio engineering ears to talk about each technically and what these two do to the sound. So want to know the result? Join Andrew and Robbo for ...
Dec 23, 2016•14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In a new format, short form Podcast, Robbo, AP and Dan debate the pros and cons of Adobe's new voice cloning software. Where will it take us? What does it mean for Voice Over talent? What does the future hold for the Voice Over Hobbyist? Take 20 minutes to explore what the future of our business holds and how we might be getting there.
Dec 14, 2016•14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode Andrew, Robbo and Dan team up to help you make the most of your Audition Tapes. From, interpreting scripts differently, to executing the "Perfect" read, the guys take you through the process step by step. An hour of your time that will definitely pay dividends the next time you're asked to audition.
Dec 06, 2016•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
As a hard working, in demand voice over artist, Dan Hurst is one of the best, not only in English but Spanish as well. When he was 14 years old he got his first job in radio. The radio station changed the locks on him. His parents sent him to reform school. He got kicked out. He finally graduated from High School although the principal "forgot" to call his name at graduation. He spent 13 of the best years of his life in college. 4 different ones. He got married and had 3 children. They moved out...
Sep 05, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 5
As a home studio operator, be it VO artist, or Production facility, what are the basics? Is there such a thing as too much gear? How can you get out there and sell yourself?? Andrew and Robbo discuss these issues and more in this weeks episode..
Aug 09, 2016•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode Robbo and Andrew chat about Microphones and their differing incarnations, Voices and their qualities, and talk in depth about the state of the Voice Over industry in general...
Jul 22, 2016•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This weeks guest is Travis Hall, the Manager of Guitar, Systems, and Pro Audio Departments at Sound Pure. In this episode we discuss Microphone and pre amp combinations from the simple and most affordable, to the top end and more. Whether you have a home studio or are servicing the top end of town, you can't afford to miss this.
May 26, 2016•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Joan has voiced or filmed thousands of union TV commercials and corporate presentations and has been a featured performer on network TV and the NY stage. As a voiceover coach she has worked with established voice talent and their agents. She has also recently conducted seminars for NY SAG & AFTRA on surviving career change and working under the non-broadcast contract. Don't miss what she has to say on this weeks episode of the Mojo Radio Show.
Feb 27, 2016•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Robert Marshall is one-half of the driving force behinds the Voice Over Industry's go to software for voice over IP; Source Connect. In this episode, we chat with Robert about all things Source Elements, the idea behind it, the evolution of the product, and the many offshoots that have taken legs since the original software was released. Plus being Christmas, it wouldn't be right if we didn't chat about all those goodies that might fill your sack this year. Sit back, take a listen and relax......
Dec 30, 2015•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Chris Dickie was the bassist with God's Toys in the early '80s. A native of Coventry and living in Australia since 1994,he has navigated a career that has seen him engineer records by the Thompson Twins, Kirsty MacColl,Rickie Lee Jones, Simply Red, Sinéad O'Connor, Depeche Mode, Morrissey (who he has also produced), Wet Wet Wet, Waifs, and Augie March. He was also the Engineer at RAK Studios tasked with recording The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God. In this weeks episode, Andrew an...
Nov 30, 2015•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Wes has worked in the entertainment industry for some 20 years as an advocate / agent for performers. Primarily in the voice-over, advertising, endorsement, gaming, animation and social media arenas. He represents a diverse group of film, television, music, sports and social media celebrities as well as working actors. These days he focuses on the shifts in what defines "engagement" and "relevance" in entertainment and media. He also works on how to measure this, create it and leverage it. He is...
Nov 10, 2015•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Over the years some very famous slogans have entered your ears via Harlan Hogan's voice: From Raids' "Kills bugs fast, Kills bugs dead" and Head & Shoulders' "That little itch should be telling you something" to the iconic, "It's the cereal even Mikey Likes". Today, Harlan's voice is still bringing us memorable slogans like, "How's that for trendy?" for Ford 150 trucks, "It's not home - but it's close" for Cracker Barrel and reminding PBS viewers day in and day out that, "This program was ma...
Oct 21, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nick Tate is one of the hardest working Voice Over Artists in the U.S. But did you know he's an Aussie? In part 2 of our interview with Nick, he talks about getting his big break, working in LA and the challenges of working from your closet in Suburban Sydney Australia. Also in this episode we discuss the latest in studio monitoring and the financial rewards (or lack of) for some of those working in the industry. Links: Nick Tate: http://www.nicktate.com/...
Oct 07, 2015•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
He's one of the most recognised Narrators in the Business Today. It’s very possible that you are already a fan and you don’t know it. If you’ve ever spent more than a few minutes on the Discovery channel you’ve probably heard Robert Lee, Narrator for the Hit Discovery Channel Series “MythBusters.” This week he's our special guest on the VO Radio show. Plus Robbo and Andrew dispel a few studio and Voice Over Myths.
Sep 22, 2015•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
David Courtney is a British singer-songwriter and record producer. His first big break was as a songwriter with Adam Faith and Leo Sayer. As a producer, David has also worked with musicians such as Roger Daltrey, Gene Pitney, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Jimmy Page. This week on the Vo Radio sho we chat with David about his Career, his work with some of the biggest names in the music business as well as the story of how he discovered 70's Pop legend Leo Sayer. Plus Robbo and Andrew chat with ...
Sep 15, 2015•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Marc Graue is an American voice actor and sound recording engineer who runs the Marc Graue Voiceover Studios, where the Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas and voiceovers were recorded. He also voiced Davison, Keene and some of the generic super mutants in Fallout: New Vegas. His prior work includes voicing Mr. Zurkon in the Ratchet & Clankgames. Another popular role were the voices of Mario, Luigi, and Bowser in the infamous "Hotel Mario," which has garnered widespread attention and has been tran...
Aug 28, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Richard Lush is a British-born Australian recording engineer and producer. He began his career in the mid-1960s as an assistant engineer at the EMI Abbey Road Studios in London. Working alongside producer Sir George Martin Richard participated in nearly one hundred Beatles recording sessions and he is credited as Second Engineer on all tracks on the Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. In this episode Richard talks about his time recording some of the biggest albums in history, as well as...
Aug 12, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3
