Can you use a headset to record long form Voice Over work? The advantages are numerous, but there are also a few traps... We discuss them both. We've also created a survey so you can leave your mark on what will be a one-of-a-kind mic interface designed specifically for Voice Artists. We're hoping to release it later this year, and would love your thoughts on what you like and don't like about your current rig, so we can ensure the design has as wide appeal as possible. Follow the link and let u...
Mar 13, 2023•14 min•Season 9Ep. 8
RODE has just released the NT1 5th Generation Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR/USB Microphone. It fuses the classic sound signature of the legendary RODE NT1 with cutting-edge, next-generation technology. It features RODE’s groundbreaking Dual Connect output, offering both XLR and USB connectivity for connecting to an audio interface, mixer or console, and other audio equipment, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. It features a professional-grade audio interface built in...
Mar 07, 2023•18 min•Season 9Ep. 7
A few weeks ago we did a review of the Rode NT-USB+, a very impressive USB mic from Rode. During the conversation, the guys wondered how it might hold up to the processing required to get a voice track to "cut" in a broadcast mix, and then the inevitable "on-air processing" at the transmitter. Well whilst we can't simulate a transmitter we CAN do a broadcast mix... The results?? Well, you'll have to listen for those... We're working on building the perfect interface exclusively for VO artists, w...
Feb 20, 2023•28 min•Season 9Ep. 6
We're working on building the perfect interface exclusively for VO artists, we're fairly certain we have it nailed, but we also want to hear from you, the "working everyday" voice actors who are cursing your current interface whilst wishing for something better. SO... we've created a survey so you can leave your mark on what will be a one-of-a-kind product that we're hoping to release late this year. Follow the link and let us know your thoughts now.. Click Here to go to survey A big shout out t...
Feb 16, 2023•15 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Last year we had WAVES guru Michael "Gomez" Adams on the show to talk about their new noise reduction plugin called "Clarity". In a moment of madness, Robbo suggested that we should try recording something on a plane and seeing what Clarity could do with it.... Well... Pro Audio Suite listener and friend of the show George Nowik took us up on the offer, and recorded some dialogue on a flight across the Mid West of the US, and dent it to Robbo. Finally this week, we got around to putting the show...
Feb 08, 2023•34 min•Season 9Ep. 4
It's always a dilemma, you're gear is humming along nicely, everything is doing what it should, and then along comes an email asking you to update the firmware for security/any other reason and....BANG. Noting is ever the same! So should you ALWAYS update your firmware? ANd if not, then when? Who does it best, and who is on Georges's hit list? A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them un...
Feb 01, 2023•24 min•Season 9Ep. 3
OK, so it's redundant technology, right? That ISDN box that served you so well for all those years is now just a door stop or boat anchor. Well, that's not EXACTLY true. Here's why... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, a...
Jan 16, 2023•18 min•Season 9Ep. 2
What if you could create the perfect interface for VO artists? What would it have? What wouldn't it have? And what would it look like? This week George, Robert, AP, and Robbo discuss the possibilities... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robb...
Jan 09, 2023•41 min•Season 9Ep. 1
USB mics have come a long way, and Røde has been a major player in their development. They recently released the USB+, and we were lucky enough to receive one each to put through its paces. The results are noteworthy. Hear for yourself. To help you make up your own mind we have left George's mic unprocessed so you can hear the results for yourself. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with th...
Dec 23, 2022•46 min•Season 8Ep. 50
Yep, they're a sponsor of this podcast! Let me get that out of the way first off. BUT... They are also making some of the most groundbreaking (and in my humble opinion) some of the best Microphones and Headphones on the market today. Austrian Audio recently released a new entry-level Mic, the OC16, so we took the opportunity to put it up against its stable mates the OC18 and OC818 to see how it stacks up... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are ...
Dec 06, 2022•48 min•Season 8Ep. 49
As an Audio Engineer, I'm constantly puzzled as to why ZOOM has any place in the recording process. Crap sound, no chance of ever syncing pictures with audio, and to top it off they expect me to pay a premium for a lousy service... Well, Robbo has found an alternative, that delivers all the above and more... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you'r...
Nov 29, 2022•36 min•Season 8Ep. 48
We had a letter from a listener asking about recording Audio Books and our thoughts on using an NTG 5 v an AT 1. Having had vast experience with both, the guys took a deep dive into the why's and wherefore's of both... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure t...
Nov 21, 2022•15 min•Season 8Ep. 47
Whilst it's true you can't use source connect on your 4 or 5G device, it seems you CAN still use a hotspot to use the same networks for your source connect session. When we spoke with Richie from Studious the other week about APs new studio computer, he mentioned that he had figured out a way to make it work. Once we had talked Robert down from a jealousy frenzy, we decided to record an episode and get Richie to lay out his workaround. Is he on a winner according to one of Source Elements' found...
Nov 14, 2022•19 min•Season 8Ep. 46
One is possibly one of the most used studio interfaces on the planet. The other is strangely one of the most popular ways to connect to record Professional voiceovers outside of Hollywood. The problem is getting them to play nicely together is not as easy as you might think. Whilst Robbo is convinced the easiest solution and most professional is a copy of NEXUS, George has come up with a neat little workaround that gets you where you need to be to use both at their highest potential without the ...
Nov 08, 2022•33 min•Season 8Ep. 45
So after more than a week of angst, AP has finally got himself a MAC studio that almost sounds better than he does,(and is a shitload easier to deal with)!!! How did he turn it around?? Find out here!! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo,...
Nov 03, 2022•35 min•Season 8Ep. 44
As we spoke about in the last episode, AP has taken the plunge and is swapping out his PC for a Mac. He ran into more than a few issues... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generou...
Oct 26, 2022•45 min•Season 8Ep. 43
AP has taken the plunge and is planning on swapping out his PC for a Mac, opening up a massive can of worms! We discuss the implications.. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favour and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their genero...
Oct 17, 2022•23 min•Season 8Ep. 42
What's the best way to measure the level of your audio? Is there a better metering standard to use over others? What sort of level should your audio be delivered at? The lads discuss all this and more in detail.. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favour and check out their products, and be sure to tel...
Oct 10, 2022•28 min•Season 8Ep. 41
AKG used a brass capsule in their famous c414, but later turned to nylon as their preferred material, whilst today Austrian Audio is using ceramic in their capsules. So which sounds better, the team did their darnedest to compare the two.. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favour and check out their p...
Oct 04, 2022•18 min•Season 8Ep. 40
IOS is the operating system for Apple smartphones and iPads. More and more consumer demand is pushing audio developers to come up with Apps that allow them to record on these devices. But many are resisting. Why? A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favour and check out their products, and be sure to tel...
Sep 26, 2022•19 min•Season 8Ep. 39
So turns out (imagine that) that we're not the only Voice Over centric Podcast on the planet. When we got an email from Leah and Nic at the VO social podcast out of the UK, asking if we'd be interested in a crossover episode we couldn't resist. Turns out we had a lot in common, and the girls are also spruiking their diary for the coming year that's full of a bunch of useful tips tricks n tools to get you sounding (and working) better! Grab your copy of the planner here: https://www.thevosocial.c...
Sep 19, 2022•34 min•Season 8Ep. 38
We've all had those sessions. You know, the ones where the client not only wants to direct the reads but also tell you how to use not only your voice but the mic and your gear as well. Thing is, if there's an Engineer in the middle, that's sorta their call, after all, they're the ones who have to fix it if it ain't right at mix time. So how do you handle sticky situations like this? A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audi...
Sep 12, 2022•14 min•Season 8Ep. 37
The Auralex website says that the MAX-Wall™ "is a portable, acoustic treatment system with excellent broadband absorption, and a fairly high degree of isolation, by virtue of the thickness and density of the panels. Its NRC rating is 1.05, it comes in three primary colours, and is available in a variety of sizes. The patented, modular, interlocking design, allows for adjustable panel height and a gap-free enclosure that offers seemingly endless configuration possibilities. Each panel is 48" wide...
Sep 12, 2022•22 min•Season 8Ep. 36
At around $4000 USD, the Avalon VT737 promises "a new standard to high-end audio, taking your sound to places you never thought possible and giving you precise creative control". But do you need the box? How does Universal Audio's software version of this studio masterpiece stack up against the real thing? We aimed to find out!!! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were...
Aug 29, 2022•18 min•Season 8Ep. 35
When you think about Mic stands, you probably think "ahhh what's the difference!", in fact, nothing could be further from the truth! Inspired by our chat last week about SHock Mounts, we take a look at Mic Stands, and what you should think about! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favor and check out t...
Aug 22, 2022•28 min•Season 8Ep. 34
A microphone shock mount isolates a microphone from mechanically transmitted noise. The system is very simple: a shock mount (usually an elastic suspension device) absorbs the shock of physical movement of the microphone stand or movement caused by sound waves. When Robert discovered one that seemed to be a "hard" mount, we were intrigued, and a deep dive into shock mounts followed... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Au...
Aug 15, 2022•20 min•Season 8Ep. 33
Using our experience from all sides of the mic and Studio we outline the PERFECT way to approach your next Audition. From the read to processing and deliverables. If you want to win more work, don't miss this one... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favor and check out their products, and be sure to t...
Aug 08, 2022•19 min•Season 8Ep. 32
Room Size, The AMOUNT of attenuation, Mic Location, Room Location and all the other stuff you think about when building a voice booth is important, but when doing the math, there is ONE part of the equation we often forget about. What is it? Find out here... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favor and...
Aug 01, 2022•12 min•Season 8Ep. 31
On the road recording and a little bit of advice when dealing with a Zoom session thrown in!! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favor and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering ...
Jul 25, 2022•12 min•Season 8Ep. 30
When George's record days clashed for both VOBS and The Pro Audio Suite we decided "what the hell, let's do em together!". The result is a whole lotta fun, along with the usual great takeaways. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth . Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favor and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George,...
Jul 20, 2022•53 min•Season 8Ep. 29
