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In a previous post, we covered ways of soundproofing your studio to protect it from external noises. But what about noise being generated inside your recording space? After I had successfully set up my own home recording studio and began practicing with my equipment, I was surprised to find that there was a persistent hum in the background of all my vocal...
Now that we have a quiet place to record, it's time to talk about equipment. Think of your recording equipment as having three primary pieces: an ear (microphone), a mouth (monitor), and a brain (computer). For all of the equipment we're about to discuss I'll offer 3 price levels: low, middle, and high. There are many options, and a wide price range, when...
When you think about soundproofing there are two factors to consider: exterior sound, and interior sound. First and foremost, whenever possible you want to put as much padding and distance between you and the outside world. I'm going to be covering a fair amount of materials in this post, so rather than wreck the flow, I'm going to post all the links at...
After several weeks of working with Lesley, I know that the time is rapidly approaching when I will want to start recording demos and (hopefully) commercial work. One option is to rent out some time in a professional studio. Right now in Portland, it costs about $40 per hour to rent studio time for voiceovers. This is absolutely a reasonable option. But...
Week 2: “Commercials capture your attention, that's all.” ~ Calvin Klein The previous week, Lesley and I discussed the many and various ways in which voice actors can apply their voice acting skill professionally. This week, she suggested that I narrow my focus down to one. Despite the fact that my passion lies in voicing audio books, I have decided to...
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