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The Flapamba Principle
Years ago I had the opportunity to work on a session with legendary percussionist Emil Richards. He came to the studio to record for a film score. He had all kinds of crazy instruments that he brought...
View ArticleA Tribute to June Foray
I can’t hold a candle to the stories and reporting that will follow the passing of this legend. But I feel compelled to join the chorus of people who were profoundly impacted by her. She was an amazing...
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Using Figure-8 Microphones
The first time I used a figure-8 (or bi-directional) microphone I wasn’t choosing the pattern so much as a microphone that happened to also exhibit the pattern: a ribbon microphone. I loved the sound...
View ArticleRecording Voice Acting Remotely
With everyone isolating themselves from Covid-19 to protect others from spreading the virus, many of us need to record voice acting remotely. UPDATED Sept 17 Voice actors with equipment at home, what...
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Free Acoustical Improvements for Recording at Home
While our homes have not necessarily been designed to be good sounding recording spaces, there are things we can do to improve the way things sound. What do purpose built recording spaces do so well...
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Remote Voice Direction
What’s the best way for voice actors to work with voice directors, producers, and others when recording remotely? Here are some options to consider. Self Direct. No one actually connects with you live...
View ArticleMicrophones for Voice Actors at Home
A conversation with voice actor and home studio ninja Jordan Reynolds. UPDATED May 18 Some guideposts to our conversation: 01:03 Some different situations in which voice actors might be thinking about...
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Optimizing Zoom for Remote Voice Acting
Zoom has quickly become the de factor standard for video meetings. And the audio defaults are great for most uses. But voice actors can make better use of Zoom’s features for their clients by changing...
View ArticleHeadphones for Voice Acting
Wondering what kind of headphones you should use to record as a voice actor? Check out my conversation with headphone expert and voice actor Lauren Dragan. I learned so much from her! We talk about...
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Microphone Position for Voice Recording
When recording voice, it seems helpful to start with a specific microphone position, then make adjustments depending on what the project needs, and what we’re hearing from the voice actor or vocalist....
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