Voice Over Body Shop: Recent Episodes

George Whittam & Dan Lenard

The entire voice over and voice acting community knows, when it comes to creating and maintaining a “personal professional voice over studio,” the place to get the proper information on how to do it right is the Voice Over Body Shop. Dan Lenard and George Whittam make it easy and fun and, hopefully prevent thousands of dollars of mistakes and hours of mind-numbing frustration.

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Voiceover artist Christy Bowen from Tennessee Voiceover Studios discusses her mission to educate and support aspiring voice actors. Christy elaborates on her 'Career Path' class, designed to provide a comprehensive roadmap covering performance, business, and technical skills.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding the entire voiceover industry beyond just performance. The discussion also touches on the facilities available at Tennessee Voiceover Studios, the technical challenges faced, and the invaluable support from industry professionals.

Whether you're a seasoned voice actor or just beginning, this conversation offers crucial insights for navigating a successful voiceover career!

https://www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com/

00:00 Introduction to Career Path

00:59 Challenges After Getting a Demo

01:44 Interview with Christy Bowen Begins

03:01 Christy Bowen's Early Career in Radio

04:11 Transition to Television and Film

05:45 Journey into Voiceover

10:24 Founding Tennessee Voiceover Studios

14:46 Setting Up the Studio

18:06 Unexpected Booth Issues

19:48 Microphone Setup and Preferences

21:31 Studio Services and Offerings

24:00 The Career Path Course

31:47 Conclusion and Future Plans

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Boost Your MacBook Pro Storage with This Slick Micro SD Card Adapter!

Join George the Tech as he explores a unique memory card reader for the MacBook Pro M1 16 inch edition. Learn about the Base Qi aluminum micro SD card adapter, its integration, and performance.

See real-world speed tests and find out how this compact solution can help you expand your storage seamlessly without carrying an external drive. A must-watch for tech enthusiasts and MacBook users looking for a clutter-free, additional storage option!

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00:00 Introduction and Setup

00:43 Unboxing the MacBook Pro M1

01:50 Introducing the Base Qi Micro SD Card Adapter

03:28 Installing and Testing the Adapter

05:52 Performance Analysis

10:36 Conclusion and Recommendations

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Join George the Tech as he flips the script and interviews his co-host Darren 'Robbo' Robertson of The Pro Audio Suite podcast. Discover Darren's extensive 30+ year journey in the audio industry, from his initial foray into radio production studios to mastering digital audio workstations and producing demos.

Explore memorable anecdotes from his career, his intricate work with Source Connect, and his collaborative podcasting experience with industry veterans, revealing tips, techniques, and the evolution of podcast production.

@proaudiosuitepodcast

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00:00 Introduction and Early Days

01:48 First Steps in Pro Audio

03:51 Radio Production Studio Experience

08:21 Transition to Digital Audio Workstations

09:59 Mentorship and Career Highlights

16:04 Working with Voice Actors

18:30 Loyalty and Generosity of Sponsors

20:10 The Mojo Radio Show Origins

22:35 Podcast Production Insights

25:29 The Importance of Audio Quality

29:18 Challenges and Changes in Podcasting

32:55 Creating Voiceover Demos

39:50 Conclusion and Future Plans

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George the Tech discusses the end of Skype and explores various alternatives for making and receiving phone calls, particularly in a business and studio environment.

George conducts the live stream via Zoom using a wireless OZ headset and examines why platforms like Microsoft Teams, Google Voice, and even Zoom itself may not be ideal for replacing Skype. He highlights OpenPhone as an effective VoIP solution, detailing its features, usability, and advantages for voice actors and other professionals.

George also demonstrates how to use the CEntrance PASport VO for seamless integration of phone calls in a recording studio and covers the benefits of maintaining separate business and personal phone lines. @OpenPhone

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00:00 Introduction and Experimenting with Zoom

00:39 The End of Skype: What It Means for You

01:50 Exploring Alternatives to Skype

06:01 Introducing OpenPhone: A Reliable VoIP Solution

07:29 OpenPhone Features and Benefits

13:30 Using OpenPhone with Pro Audio Gear

18:40 Comparing OpenPhone and Zoom for Business Calls

20:29 OpenPhone Pricing and Affiliate Program

24:11 Conclusion: Navigating a Post-Skype World

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Join George Whittam in an insightful conversation with Memo Sauceda, a Miami-based voiceover talent and actor, as they dive into the intricacies of balancing passion and profession. Memo shares his journey from theater acting in college to becoming a prominent voiceover artist specializing in dubbing and commercials.

They discuss technical aspects of setting up makeshift recording studios while traveling, the evolution of audio technologies, and their collaborative project to create a compact travel recording kit. Memo also opens up about his influential roles in voiceover organizations and the importance of staying connected with the community.

This interview offers valuable insights for voiceover artists, technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the art of voice acting.

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00:00 Introduction and Passion for Work

01:14 Meet the Guest: Mamoso Sato

02:03 First Collaboration and Technical Insights

04:02 Career Beginnings and Dubbing in Mexico

06:32 Evolution of Dubbing and Voiceover Industry

10:23 Importance of Community and Networking

14:53 Balancing Family and Work While Traveling

20:17 Balancing Work and Travel

21:05 Creative Travel Solutions

22:26 Innovative Booth Designs

23:34 Collaborations and Prototypes

28:19 Challenges of Portability

29:35 Community and Support

31:53 Future Plans and Reflections

37:52 Closing Remarks and Contact Info

Acompaña a George Whittam en una conversación profunda con Memo Sauceda, talento de voz y actor radicado en Miami, mientras exploran cómo equilibrar la pasión con la profesión en el mundo del voiceover. Memo comparte su camino, desde sus inicios como actor de teatro en la universidad hasta convertirse en un reconocido artista de voz especializado en doblaje y comerciales.

Durante la charla, abordan aspectos técnicos como la creación de estudios de grabación improvisados mientras viajan, la evolución de las tecnologías de audio, y su proyecto conjunto para diseñar un kit portátil de grabación para viajes. Memo también habla sobre su participación activa en organizaciones de doblaje y locución, y la importancia de mantenerse conectado con la comunidad profesional.

Este episodio está lleno de ideas valiosas tanto para artistas de voz como para amantes de la tecnología, y para cualquiera interesado en el arte de la actuación vocal.

Marcas de Tiempo:

00:00 Introducción y pasión por el trabajo

01:14 Conociendo al invitado: Mamoso Sato

02:03 Primera colaboración y aspectos técnicos

04:02 Inicios profesionales y el doblaje en México

06:32 Evolución del doblaje y la industria del voiceover

10:23 La importancia de la comunidad y las redes de contacto

14:53 Cómo equilibrar la familia y el trabajo durante los viajes

20:17 El reto de combinar trabajo y viajes

21:05 Soluciones creativas para grabar en movimiento

22:26 Diseños innovadores de cabinas portátiles

23:34 Colaboraciones y creación de prototipos

28:19 Desafíos de la portabilidad en equipos de grabación

29:35 Comunidad y apoyo profesional

31:53 Planes futuros y reflexiones personales

37:52 Cierre e información de contacto

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Join George the Tech at VO Atlanta 2025 as he provides an exclusive demo of the much-anticipated Source Connect 4 software.

George connects with Robert Marshall from Chicago to showcase the software’s impressive features, including noise filtering, dropout restoration, and seamless session backups. Discover how Source Connect 4 enhances workflow efficiency for both voice talents and studio engineers, with improvements in transport sync, multiple connections, and uncompressed audio replacements.

Stay tuned for an exciting sneak peek at the upcoming video camera integration, set to debut at NAB. Upgrade seamlessly if you’re already a subscriber, or learn more at source-elements.com.

@Source-elements

00:00 Introduction to Source Connect 4 at VO Atlanta 2025

01:10 Live Demo with Robert Marshall

02:10 Testing Source Connect 4's Reliability

04:44 New Features for Voice Talent

06:47 Enhancements for Producers and Engineers

08:47 Upcoming Features and Final Thoughts

We are pleased to announce our upcoming webinar, Source Connect 4 for Voice Actors with Robert Marshall, on April 14th at 3:00 PM PT!

Are you feeling uncertain about the necessity of upgrading to Source Connect 4? Are you unclear about its new features and functionality, or what will happen to your existing Source-Connect 3 license?

This webinar is designed to address all your questions and concerns, providing voice actors with the essential information they need to navigate this new version. JOIN US ➡️ https://link.georgethe.tech/y-sc4rm

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George is joined by Robb Smith from the 'Chewing the Fat' podcast. They discuss their experiences at the VO Atlanta conference, the significance of taking breaks during such events, and the benefits of networking.

Rob shares his background in voice acting and radio, his role as a first contact guide at the event, and the inspiration behind his podcast, which focuses on mental health and positivity. They also talk about Joe Cipriano’s inspiring story and experiences from his podcast.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with insights and camaraderie from the world of voice acting.

@chewingthefat

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00:00 Introduction and Season Five Kickoff

00:32 On the Road at VO Atlanta

01:21 First Time at VO Atlanta

03:10 Background and Career Journey

05:48 Chewing the Fat Podcast

09:39 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

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George the Tech sits down with Tim Friedlander to dig into the story behind Tim's successful voiceover career and the inception of his studio, Soundbox.

Celebrating over 20 years in Los Angeles, Tim shares how his no-plan approach led to the organic growth of Soundbox by fulfilling the diverse needs of his community. The discussion explores his transition from musician to studio owner, the nuances of studio equipment, and the importance of providing a comfortable workspace for voice actors.

Additionally, Tim introduces NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors), detailing its mission to offer health care, education, and advocacy for voice actors amidst the rise of AI in the industry.

Tim's journey underlines the essence of adaptability, community support, and passion in driving success.

http://soundbox.la/

https://navavoices.org/

00:00 Filling the Talent Gap: The Origin Story

01:15 Introduction to the Interview Series

02:28 Life in Los Angeles: The Hustle and Bustle

03:43 Tim's Journey to LA and Early Days

05:57 Building a Home Studio: The Early Tech

08:48 Transition to Digital and Pro Tools

11:38 The Apollo Ecosystem and Soundbox Studios

18:50 Navigating Studio Challenges

19:23 Creating a Comfortable Recording Environment

19:35 Advocating for Yourself in Sessions

21:22 Impact of COVID on Recording

21:58 Choosing Professional Studios Over Home Setups

23:52 The Importance of a Distraction-Free Space

27:48 Founding NAVA: The Journey

29:16 NAVA's Healthcare Initiative

32:11 Addressing AI and Voice Actor Rights

33:13 NAVA's Legislative Efforts

36:23 How to Get Involved with NAVA

38:08 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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George sits down with Dane Reid from Dane Reid Media to discuss the art of personal, face-to-face interviews. They explore the importance of building intimate connections in journalism and the challenges of adapting to digital platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.

Dane shares his unique journey from being a journalism student to a voice actor with a passion for radio imaging and commercial production. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of audio production, including the gear and software they use, and how they manage to maintain high-quality sound in various environments.

They also touch on the mental health challenges faced by voice actors in an isolated work setting and emphasize the importance of community support and self-care.

@DaneReidMedia

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00:00 The Magic of Personal Interviews

03:27 Challenges of Virtual Conversations

04:35 Introducing Dane Reid

06:42 Dane's Journey into Voiceover

15:21 The Art of Producing Ads

21:51 Tools of the Trade

25:02 Exploring Apollo Interfaces

25:39 Thunderbolt Compatibility and Windows

27:13 The Frustrations of Multi-Function Knobs

28:38 Introducing the Passport Interface

29:40 Travel Challenges and Acoustic Solutions

35:48 The Importance of Community and Mental Health

38:29 Reflecting on Success and Luck

43:03 Staying Connected and Supporting Each Other

44:12 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

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George interviews Dr. Lois Lee, founder and CEO of the Children of the Night Foundation. Dr. Lois shares her journey from pursuing a PhD at UCLA to becoming an advocate for child sex trafficking victims.

She discusses her encounters with the Hillside Strangler case, her groundbreaking work in helping young prostitutes, her relationship with law enforcement, and the establishment and success of the Children of the Night Foundation.

Dr. Lois also talks about the foundation's educational programs, global reach, and plans for the future, including the creation of her own podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

00:37 Meet Dr. Lois Lee

01:25 Dr. Lois Lee's Background and Early Challenges

02:46 The Hillside Strangler Case

06:22 Building Children of the Night

09:35 Educational Programs and Global Impact

11:49 Transition to Media and Podcasting

17:18 Future Plans and Legacy

19:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this engaging interview, George the Tech talks with the esteemed voiceover artist and coach, Joe Cipriano. They delve into Joe’s journey of setting priorities for personal and professional goals, the inspiration behind creating his online promo masterclasses, and the innovative methods used for effective teaching.

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They also reflect on the extensive collaboration on studio builds and the legacy of their late friend, Don LaFontaine. Joe shares success stories from his students, the impact of asynchronous learning, and the fulfillment of mentoring professionals in the voiceover industry. Tune in for insights on achieving your dreams and the power of a supportive community.

00:00 Setting Priorities for Goals

00:45 Introduction to Joe Cipriano

01:32 Building the Perfect Studio

04:05 Family and Friends

04:53 The Legacy of Don LaFontaine

09:06 Creating the Promo Masterclass

16:12 The Asynchronous Learning Model

23:07 Success Stories and Testimonials

27:05 How to Join the Masterclass

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Exciting news from NAMM 2025! 🎤 The iconic Bottle Microphone is back, thanks to Monheim Microphones. Get ready for new artist-centric capsules and custom color finishes available now. Perfect for both studio and stage!

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Join Junaid from Hacks and Hobbies as he catches up with George the Tech at PodFest 2025 in Orlando. They discuss the evolution and iterations of a portable studio kit masterminded by Ken Okazaki from Japan, tailored for entrepreneurs, executives, and educators who need a portable, high-quality setup for producing content.

Go Box Studio

https://goboxstudio.com/

Junaid shares his journey from his first camera as a child to getting involved in innovative tech projects. The episode highlights the practical uses of the kit, the importance of support, and the collaboration between tech enthusiasts.

@superjunaid

@goboxstudio

@hacksandhobbies

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:08 Reunion with George the Tech

00:22 The Evolution of the VO2Go Kit

00:54 Ken Okazaki: The Mastermind

02:00 Technical Upgrades and Features

02:51 Junaid's Journey into Photography

04:15 Target Audience for the Kit

05:29 Support and Subscription Plans

06:26 Closing Remarks and Farewell

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Austrian Audio Unveils the Revolutionary OCS 10 Microphone | NAMM Show 2025 @AustrianAudio

Join Martin Seidel, CEO of Austrian Audio, and Philipp Schuster, product manager, as they present the groundbreaking OCS 10 microphone at NAMM Show 2025. Discover the advanced features of this flagship large condenser microphone, including the CKR 12 capsule, superior analog circuitry, and user-friendly design.

The session wraps up with exciting news about Austrian Audio's partnership with DPA Microphones, setting the stage for innovative future developments. Don't miss this insider look at the next level of audio technology.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:29 Introducing the OCS 10 Microphone

02:37 Technical Specifications and Features

04:23 Product Demonstration and User Experience

07:54 Packaging and Availability

09:28 Partnership Announcement with DPA Microphones

13:40 Closing Remarks and Q&A

14:11 Additional Insights and Final Thoughts

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Introducing the Passport VO at PodFest 2025: A Revolutionary Audio Interface for Podcasters and Broadcasters

George the Tech showcases the new Passport VO audio interface by Centrance at PodFest 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Tailored for voice actors, podcasters, and broadcasters, this device focuses on high-quality recording and simplicity of use with physical knobs and switches, eliminating the need for drivers and software.

George details its features, such as USB class compliance, dual microphone inputs, built-in limiter, high-pass filters, and its versatile USB ports. He also shares insights into his extensive background in audio, touches on time management tools, and discusses the collaborative development process behind Passport VO, emphasizing its unique design by podcasters for podcasters.

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00:00 Introduction and Event Overview

00:04 Introducing the Passport VO Audio Interface

00:41 Key Features and Benefits of Passport VO

02:41 Personal Background and Experience

03:55 Managing Multiple Skills and Tasks

05:07 Tools and Techniques for Task Management

07:47 Development and Market Release of Passport VO

13:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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George The Tech sits down with Lillian Rachel to discuss her unique voiceover studio transformation from a cramped closet to a custom-built 'sheddio' in her backyard.

They dive into Lillian's journey from England to Santa Barbara, her voice work in audiobooks, and the detailed process of designing and constructing her new studio space. Learn tips on managing recording environments, handling interruptions, and the benefits of creating a custom studio.

Plus, Lillian shares insights into her equipment setup, workflow, and much more!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:24 Lillian's Background and Voice Work

02:11 Challenges of Recording at Home

03:45 Creating the Sheddio

05:00 Building and Soundproofing the Studio

07:00 Dealing with Noise and Interruptions

17:14 Equipment and Workflow

20:23 Temperature Control and Final Thoughts

21:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

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I interview Veronica Barrera, a successful voice actor and podcaster. We talk about her transition from voice acting to podcasting, the challenges she faced, the equipment she uses, and her journey to perfecting her craft. We also discuss the importance of research, adapting to new technologies, and staying motivated.

Veronica shares her passion for animation, video games, and audio drama, and offers advice for aspiring podcasters. Join us as we dive deep into the world of voice acting and podcast production.

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00:00 Introduction and Research

00:21 Meet Veronica Barrera

01:31 Veronica's Voiceover Journey

02:23 Challenges and Growth

04:17 Favorite Roles and Projects

06:26 Accents and Versatility

07:50 Podcasting Beginnings

09:39 Podcast Production Insights

14:26 Recording and Technical Challenges

17:41 Camera Etiquette in Interviews

17:59 Editing with Adobe Audition

18:28 Incorporating Bloopers

19:11 Remote Recording Challenges

20:21 Technical Difficulties and Solutions

21:26 The Importance of a Script

22:24 Favorite Microphones and Equipment

23:58 Dealing with Hardware Issues

25:42 Podcasting During the Pandemic

26:56 Interviewing Dream Guests

29:23 Tips for Aspiring Podcasters

32:19 Finding Sponsors and Support

33:04 Conclusion and Resources

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Passing the Torch: George the Tech Takes Over In this inaugural episode of the George the Tech podcast, George Whittam is joined by Dan Lenard to discuss the transition of their long-running podcast channel. Recorded at the WoVoCon 2024 in Chicago, the episode reflects on the history of their previous show, VOBS, and outlines the future direction of George the Tech. They share insights into the evolution of podcasting, memorable moments from their journey, and plans for upcoming content. The episode serves as a heartfelt thank you to the fans and sponsors who supported them over the years.

  • 00:00 Introduction to George the Tech Podcast
  • 01:16 The Evolution of the Podcast
  • 02:39 Memorable Moments and Guests
  • 03:29 Technical Challenges and Triumphs
  • 05:17 Podcasting Tips and Tricks
  • 08:07 The Future of the Podcast
  • 09:53 Thank You and Farewell
  • 11:21 Acknowledging Our Sponsors
  • 12:12 Final Words and Sign-Off

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I sit down with my long-time friend and voiceover legend, Rick Wasserman. @TriBooth

Rick shares his fascinating journey from a legit acting background to becoming a renowned voiceover artist. We dive into his early start in acting, his first voiceover gig as the Zest Soap guy, and how he landed promos for major shows like HBO's The Wire.

Rick also opens up about his transition to coaching with Bookable, creating voiceover demos, and the innovative development of the Tri-Booth. Tune in for an insightful chat about the voiceover industry, technology, and lifelong friendship!

For those interested in learning more about Rick Wasserman's voiceover training, visit bookablevo.com. To explore the innovative Tri-booth, head to tribooth.com.

00:00 Introduction and Reunion

00:50 Rick's Acting Journey

01:48 Transition to Voiceover

03:56 Breakthrough in Promos

05:32 Establishing a Voiceover Career

09:18 Building a Home Studio

13:06 Coaching and Mentorship

13:48 A Family of Teachers

14:15 From Workshops to One-on-Ones

15:28 The Evolution of Bookable

18:06 Creating the Tri Booth

22:07 From Prototype to Product

25:25 The Future of Tri Booth

26:55 How to Connect with Rick and Bookable

29:36 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Heather Nichols, an accomplished voiceover artist and marketer, shares her unique journey from musical theater in West Virginia to becoming a successful voiceover artist in LA.

She discusses the importance of connecting with your audience and infusing your personality into your work. Heather also offers valuable insights into corporate narration, e-learning, and audiobooks, and even provides coaching for aspiring voice actors.

Join us as Heather unveils the secrets to making your voiceover career flourish.

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00:00 Introduction and Importance of Connecting with Your Audience

00:31 Meet Heather Nichols: Background and Journey

02:17 Heather's Transition to Voiceover and Marketing

04:50 Building a Successful Voiceover Business

08:03 Technical Challenges and Solutions

10:12 Heather's Coaching Services and Social Media Presence

15:18 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Join George in an enlightening conversation with Issa, a seasoned voice-over artist who successfully transitioned from radio to voice acting. Issa shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and valuable insights on setting up a professional home studio.

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Discover how she turned perceived setbacks into stepping stones and why quality audio setup can make all the difference in booking gigs. Don't miss her practical tips on networking, auditioning, and navigating the voice-over industry. Whether you're a radio professional or a budding voice actor, this interview is filled with actionable advice and inspiring stories.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:00 Meeting and Early Career Challenges

03:23 Transition from Radio to Voice Acting

05:19 The Importance of Quality and Coaching

08:02 Navigating Technical Issues and Performance

13:42 Insights on Radio Imaging and Commercials

19:09 Fun vs. Stressful Work in Voice Acting

25:58 Current Studio Setup and Tools

31:54 Closing Remarks and Social Media Shoutouts

32:22 Evergreen Content and Event Discussions

32:54 Introduction to Issa and Her Journey

35:53 Transition from Radio to Voice Acting

05:19 Challenges and Success in Voice Acting

39:57 The Importance of Coaching and Mentorship

40:44 Technical Difficulties and Overcoming Echo

13:42 Radio Imaging and Spanglish Voice Work

21:29 Complex Sessions and Sizzle Reels

59:54 Studio Setup and Equipment

01:07:47 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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I sit down with Aaron Bradley, a seasoned voiceover artist and coach, to discuss the intricacies of TV Affiliate voice work. Aaron breaks down the three primary vocal ranges used in TV Affiliate: brighter, mid-range, and deeper voices, explaining how each correlates with different types of TV copy, from investigative pieces to feel-good promos. @AaronVo

We also dive into his extensive background, starting from his days as a television broadcaster to becoming a full-time voiceover artist and coach. Aaron shares insights into the coaching program he developed with Bill DeWees, emphasizing performance, demo prep, and marketing.

https://www.aaronvo.com/coaching

We further discuss the technical setups for studios, effective processing techniques, and the importance of customized sound. Tune in to learn valuable tips on how to sound authentic and book work in the competitive world of voiceover.

00:00 Introduction to Vocal Ranges in TV Affiliate

00:47 Meet Aaron Bradley: Voiceover Expert

01:20 Aaron's Journey into Voiceover

01:51 The Coaching Program with Bill DeWees

03:47 The Importance of Studio Setup

04:45 Customizing Audio for Different Genres

06:49 The Art of Audio Processing

12:35 Building and Designing Studios

13:38 Affiliate Links and Discounts

14:59 Consultations and Coaching

15:49 Comprehensive Coaching for TV Affiliate

20:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Catch up with Cynthia Eaton, a voiceover artist from Westchester, Pennsylvania, who shares her inspirational journey from child actor to building her custom voiceover studio.

Cynthia talks about the meticulous process of designing and constructing her soundproof booth with George the Tech's guidance, the challenges she overcame with temporary setups, and how her new studio has enhanced her voiceover career.

Join us as we explore Cynthia's passion for voiceover work, her transition from a telecommunications career, and the technical aspects of building a professional recording space. Get ready to be inspired by Cynthia's dedication and success in the voiceover industry!

00:00 Introduction and Client Testimonial

00:30 Meet Cynthia Eaton

01:30 Cynthia's Voiceover Journey

05:14 Building the Custom Studio

08:42 Studio Design and Construction Details

16:49 Ventilation and Acoustics

22:08 Final Thoughts and Equipment

Donations: https://streamlabs.com/georgethetech

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I sit down with Jonathan Grant, a true serial entrepreneur and innovative voiceover talent. Jonathan shares his extraordinary journey from the military to building industry-transforming platforms like VO Leads, a tool designed to help voiceover professionals efficiently source and manage leads.

https://voleads.com/

Jonathan details his background in property management, web development, and groundbreaking projects like hurricane mapping and job sites. Discover his unique ability to identify gaps and opportunities, and how he's leveraging this talent to revolutionize the voiceover industry.

Whether you're a voiceover newbie or a seasoned pro, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.

00:00 Introduction to Identifying Industry Gaps

01:03 Meet Jonathan Grant: A Multifaceted Entrepreneur

02:26 Jonathan's Journey from Military to Tech Innovator

06:36 The Birth of VO Leads: Revolutionizing Voiceover

09:23 Building VO Leads: Challenges and Innovations

14:05 How VO Leads Works: A Deep Dive

18:34 Business Management Tools Overview

18:50 Lead to Client Conversion Process

19:44 Free Tools for Voiceover Professionals

20:37 Membership Criteria for VO Leads

21:21 Importance of Quality Demos

22:31 Coaching and Resources for Voice Talent

24:06 Unlocking Leads and CRM Integration

26:45 Advanced Email Systems and Challenges

32:50 Future Developments and Conclusion

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In this episode of George the Tech's Trusted Partner Interviews, George Whittam chats with Renaissance woman Elaine A. Clark. Elaine shares her extensive background in theater, voiceover, audio production, and education. She discusses her journey from starting a voiceover school in 1986, to her work in corporate training, podcasting, and her notable books on voiceover.

Elaine also touches on the usage of AI in content creation, her innovative apps, and her role in shaping the video game industry's voiceover terminology. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with a true trailblazer in the world of voiceover and audio production.

elaineclarkvo.com

01:54 Elaine's Journey into Voiceover

04:52 The Evolution of Voiceover Technology

09:39 Coaching and Corporate Training

15:49 Podcasting and AI in Writing

18:02 Elaine's Apps and Educational Tools

26:05 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Join George as he dives into the inspiring world of 'Speechless VO' with hosts Natasha and Kim. @SPEECHLESSVO

This episode features an in-depth discussion on building a supportive VO community, their upcoming VO career planner, and the transformation of their journey from an initial podcast to a multifaceted platform. We also explore the integration of AI in marketing, the importance of visual presence in podcasting, and insights on navigating a ever-evolving VO industry. Don't miss the insightful conversation on challenges, triumphs, and future plans for Speechless VO.

https://www.speechlessvo.com/

00:30 Introducing the VO Career Planner

01:04 Meet Natasha and Kim from Speechless VO

01:34 The Origin and Concept of Speechless VO

03:59 The Evolution of Podcasting and Video Content

08:14 Navigating the Challenges of AI in Voiceover

11:11 Upcoming Events and Future Plans for Speechless

18:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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George chats with Anne Ganguzza about her unique journey from being an engineer and educator to becoming a renowned voiceover artist and coach.

Anne shares her insights on the importance of human elements in storytelling amid the rise of synthetic voices, the intricacies of long-format narration, and her passion for teaching and coaching aspiring voice actors.

They also delve into the evolving landscape of voiceover, the challenges and rewards of corporate narration, and the significance of authentic engagement in e-learning.

@AnneGanguzza

https://www.anneganguzza.com/voiceover-coaching

00:00 Introduction to Long Format Narration

00:51 Meet Anne Ganguzza

01:27 Anne's Journey from Engineering to Education

02:59 Transition to Voiceover

05:05 The Birth of VO Peeps

11:03 The Importance of Human Element in Narration

14:17 Coaching and Demo Production

18:28 The Future of AI in Voiceover

21:19 Conclusion and Contact Information

Donations: https://streamlabs.com/georgethetech

Website: http://georgethetech.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/georgethetech

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OK, we said we were done. Except that we never really had a chance to say goodbye SO, here you go:

If you were a fan of Voice Over Body Shop, We decided to reminisce about the last 12 years. It’s just like the VO BS you’d expect from us. Fun, entertaining and of course chocked full of tips on how to record your voice over tracks properly

More importantly, we’re leaving everyone something that is more valuable than all the VO books and experts combined! What is it? Catch the replay all week, here on https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop, Our webpage VOBS.tv or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Like here!

Voice Over Body Shop has been proud to have brought you all the information we have since 2011. Don’t miss this absolutely final edition. We had a ball creating for you

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We’re Going To Take A Break For The Holidays After This Intense Info Jam Packed, VOBS TECH-TALK #114.

Don’t miss it because:

In George’s Tech Update this week we cover:

  • Waves Clarity De-Reverb is the real deal (take a listen to this sample before/after)
  • Issues fixed in Adobe Audition version 24.0 (But no new features?)
  • Audacity update 3.4 creates major problems. 3.4.1 was a try to fix
  • And In Dan’s Basic Basics: Riding the gainand mic technique.

Plus we answer your important questions!

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

And World-Voices.org

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We Talk Dubbing And Much More With Jeff Howell!!

Jeff Howell has had the honor of working with such notable actors as Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Martin Sheen, Jeff Goldblum, Owen Wilson, Sally Kellerman, Leonard Nimoy and James Earl Jones, He has produced radio commercials for hundreds of National accounts and radio promos for: CBS, FOX, Comedy Central, Food Network, A&E, NatGeo. He served as the post-production supervisor and director for various sci-fi audio novels.

He has taken all this experience into Teaching and coaching Voicetrax/San Francisco, local workshops in Los Angeles and New York, and private coaching. We have lots to cover including dubbing, promo, audio books and all other aspects of the VO biz.

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Voice Over Body Shop is the #1 Voice Over webcast and podcast!

WHY? You just have watch and listen to the most trustworthy VO info you can get to understand!

Join us this week as we delve into:

  • “Scary Fast” Apple products dropped last week with M3 chips! \
  • Apple Sonoma is out, DON’T INSTALL IT, Yet…
  • CEntrance PASPort VO update
  • A video of how Studio doors are made at Vocalbooth.com
  • And in Dan’s Basic Basics:The Theory of the “Cloud” panel.

Plus we answer your important questions!

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast, right here or wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Doing dialects properly is key to improving your book-ability. Our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop to help us all with that challenge is Dr. Dialect, P.J. Ochlan!Award-winning actor, producer, and coach, P.J. Ochlan, has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years. P.J. is best known behind the microphone as a widely acclaimed and record-setting audiobook narrator of more than 500 titles.P.J. is also one of the industry’s leading dialect and performance coaches. He is the founder of Dr. Dialect (www.drdialect.com), co-founder of the Deyan Institute of Voice Artistry in Los Angeles, and teaches from coast to coast at conferences and universities. And P.J. is the official dialect coach for Universal Studios and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so he’s one of the only people on the planet who actually teaches at Hogwarts. Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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Just When You Thought There Was Nothing Left To Talk About With

Home Voice Over Studios, We Prove You Wrong Once Again!

It’s VOBS TECH-TALK #112!

In this weeks romp through the Tech part of your Voice Over business We cover:

  • Apple Sonoma is out, DON’T INSTALL IT?
  • 2015 Macs are now “unsupported” by Apple,
  • Measuring noise floor
  • USB audio interfaces with Loopback:
  • Warning: Listen to your chapter in HEADPHONES.
  • Ill informed client request: 'bitrate: 192 kbps." We explain how the client is misinformed.

IN Dan’s Basic Basics: The differences in Digital interfaces.

Plus we answer your important questions!

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

And World-Voices.org

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Voice Over Demos Are An Essential Part Of Your VO Business!

This week on Voice Over Body Shop We went down under to Oz to talk with Andrew Peters and Darren “Robbo” Robertson about about their “Demo’s That Work” venture aiming at the international VO market.

Dan went through the process with them last week and we’ll review how we went about creating a new conversational VO Demo. We’ll also talk about wha they think are the essential elements for creating a demo.

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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The world is crazy right now! However, We bring peace and sanity to your home voice over studio.

We cover a a bunch of great to[pics in this weeks info packed edition VOBS TECH-TALK!

Like:

  • New acoustics tuning products from Vocalbooth.com are here (designed by George)
  • When connecting USB mics/interfaces, go “direct to PC” whenever feasible for the lowest amount of electrical interference (noise)
  • SM7db mic launched… it was inevitable..

And in Dan’s Basic Basics: a lesson on Simple “Drop in” editing.

Plus we answer your important questions!

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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Harlan Hogan And Stories Of VO Success on VOBS!

Harlan has provided the voice-overs for countless commercials, documentaries and films. Many famous advertising catch phrases such as: "Strong enough for a man...", "You never get a second chance to make a first impression...", "When you care enough to send the very best..." and "Quaker Life, It's the cereal even Mikey likes...", ranked 10th in TV Guides list of best commercials, have been performed by Harlan.[1] He has also written several books on the subject of voice acting. His company Voice Over Essentials is the only outlet for voice over recording equipment made for voice actors.

He had lot’s to say about the state of our industry and has great stories to tell! A great listen!

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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More Vital VO Audio Stuff Than You Can’t Get Anywhere Else!

On this weeks glorious Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #110, Dan and George delve into the depths of these great topics:

  • The New iPhone 15 and what it has.with USB-C
  • The New The A17 Pro is Apple's most powerful mobile silicon yet. The predecessor to the M3 desktop chip to come?
  • The new Scarlett Solo and 2i2 4th Gen Solo
  • The new Zoom UAC202, 32-bit float USB interface

And in Dan’s Basic Basics we discus : Air conditioning and how to stop that noise!

Plus we answer your important questions!

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast right here!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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Voice Over Body Shop is delighted to return to the stream waves this week with our special guests the delightful Laya and Cyla Hoffman!

Atlanta based Laya Hoffman is full-time, professional voice-over actress with 20 years of experience, and a rich professional background in marketing, PR management, music and media. She’s been working with leading brands around the world! Not only that, Laya and her kid voice actor daughter Cyla have created the unique, un-scripted podcast “She Sounds Like Me” about what it takes to be a conscious human, learning how to navigate the ups and downs of life, live gratefully, radiate positively and do more good in this world - through the lens of a precocious 9 year old, and her modern minded Mama. With open, honest discussions about challenging issues today’s younger generation is exposed to early on and featuring a child’s unbiased perspective.

We talk about their careers in voice over and experience that unique perspective,

and answer QUESTIONS from our interactive chatroom

Catch the replay all week, or listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

voiceoveressentials.com,

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Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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Cool New VO Friendly Tech! On VOBS TECH-TALK #109.

With so many choices for high quality equipment, how do you choose, and what Might work best in your home VO studio?

George is at Podcast Movement in Denver where he ran into our friend Ryan White from RODE Microphones.

Ryan fills us in on some new stuff from RODE like the new RODE ProCaster Duo and one of our favorite mics, the RODE NT-1 5th Generation. A mic that can solve the mystery of setting proper levels.

Plus your great submitted questions!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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VOBS EP. 259 with Special Guest Elaine Clark

Elaine Clark has spent over 40 years in the communication industry as a coach, director, audio engineer, producer, casting director actor, author, app creator, podcaster, curriculum developer, and business owner. From 1986, when Elaine Clark founded Voice One in San Francisco to after she sold the voice-over and acting school in 2019, Elaine Clark has continued her quest for better speech communication.

Elaine is proud to have trained and launched the careers of over 5000 voice actors. From her trademark Making It M.I.N.E.™ method to quickly incorporate subtext – to specific use of the body and gestures to achieve the desired results .

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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Sourceelements.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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It’s VOBS TECH-TALK #108!

In this very casual and exceedingly funny episode, Dan and George go over:

  • Rode NT1 5th Gen “in the house”, let’s do a 32bit float record setup/test in TW
  • Which side of the mic do you speak into, the one with the logo or…? The Rode conundrum
  • Learning WISTSL? keep a WISTSL FILE!
  • Your UPS might be hurting, not helping, to provide clean audio- Johnathon Grant’s discovery

And in Dan’s Basic Basics - What are those weird noises and how to describe them.

Plus your great submitted questions!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

voiceactor.com

And World-Voices.org

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An Amazing Hour Of Great Stories From

“The Voice of Barbie.”

Our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop is Chris Landsdowne. A name you may not know but if you remember the 90’s she was voice of all Barbie products. While Barbie may not appeal to everyone, getting your voice on big products can make a career! Chris will tell us all about how that came about and the opportunities that brought her.

Catch the Replay all week at those sites or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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voiceactor.com

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It’s VOBS TECH-TALK #107

We keep on keeping on with more VO TECH Truth!

This week we cover more important stuff, like:

  • Yamaha YH-WL500 Wireless Headphones
  • Demystifying 32-bit float recording
  • Rode NT1 5th Gen
  • 16bit WAV is NOT 16kbps MP3!! Here’s why
  • Careful opening your micro-SD card with a knife,

And we discuss: Do you really need that expensive mic?

Plus your great submitted questions!\

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

voiceactor.com

And World-Voices.org

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Artificial intelligence . Good Or Bad For The VO Industry?

We can’t predict the future and everyone seems to have an opinion! What do you think?

This week on VoiceOver Body Shop Episode 257, Dan and George bring you Justin O., A prime user of AI for business and communication. How good is it?

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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Sourceelements.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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When it comes to your Home Voice Over Studio, you need the the facts.b At Voice Over Body Shop, we are the facts.

We prove it this week with VOBS TECH-TALK #106

In George’s Tech-Update:

  • Demystifying the TwistedWave v29 “subscription”, Model.\
  • Picking the right monitoring for the task? Headphones vs speakers vs ??
  • More on AI.
  • Is the Synco D2 is NOT a great substitute for the MKH416,
  • ProSoCoustic WavePro panels test and Review:
  • More on Zoom audio channel settings!

In Dan’s Basic Basics - Is it a noisy mic?

Plus your submitted questions!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

voiceactor.com

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We Have A riot with Tim Powers and Improv!

Voice Actor and improv facilitator Tim Powers joins us this week on Voice Over Body Shop for a super fun hour of learning how important improv is to vote acting! Tim is a Samurai, a tough guy, a doctor, a superhero, a secret agent, a crook, a football coach, a soldier, a platoon leader, a scientist, a cowboy, a lunatic and a father. But he's also known as the "friendly" voice of that trusted neighbor across the street that gives you good advice.

With years of experience in improvisation, and training from some of LA's top talent, we’ll have some great playtime that will leave you rolling on your side laughing!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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VOBS TECH-TALK #105

We won’t leave you out in the wilderness of Home VO Studio misinformation. We’ll lead you out of the woods!

Follow us as we delve into the latest Tech.

In George’s update we took at •

What happened with Zoom 5.14? A GTT Video.

The secret hidden inside the Earthworks Ethos many-layered pop filters

Truly new mic technology on the horizon, the Konos “Everything Microphone”

In Dan’s Basic Basics - We talk about kids and parent engineers.

Plus your submitted questions!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

voiceactor.com

And World-Voices.org

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Making The Most of Your Demos

Our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop is Hugh P. Klitzke, a voiceover coach, director and producer in New York City. He teaches the conversational read, self-direction, the commercial read, and directs auditions (amongst other things). We have a great discussion about the do's and don't of your demos.. and auditions..

Hugh has directed booking auditions for commercials, animation, ADR, politicals, podcasts, narration, games, audiobooks, promos, affiliates, trailers, e-learning, and industrials.

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast right here!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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VoiceOverXtra.com,

voiceactor.com

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If You're In VO You Gotta Hear This Show.

The Guy’s Have over 30 years of experience of setting up, tuning and fixing home VO studios. You gotta figure they know something.

In George’s Tech update:

  • Apple announces AR Goggles Apple Vision Pro iOS 17 and Mac OS announced called Sonoma
  • Earthworks Ethos mic, using it on the show.
  • PASport VO is starting the product manufacturing phase.
  • New acoustic panels from ProsoCoustic show-n-tell

Dan’s Basic Basics - Microphone misunderstandings.

Plus your submitted questions!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

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Deb Irwin Knows Medical!

She is our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop!

A truly informative and fun chat.

Medical narration is a specialized niche in the voiceover world, one that requires a high level of skill and proficiency. Her years of lending her voice to everything from medical explainer videos for patients and medical professionals, to pharmaceutical marketing, to medical-legal recordings and more, are what make her the expert in the medical narration industry.

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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VOBS TECH-TALK #103 The Guy’s are on a roll in this free flowing, entertaining but more importantly, informative VOBS TECH-TALK In George’s Tech update: UNBOXING: Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone Streaming Set TRAVEL KITS: Use SIMPLE gear you can REMEMBER how to use! * Chrome: RESTART Chrome every day, even more important that your Mac/Windows systems Dan’s Basic Basics - Do you need a soundproof booth?Plus your submitted questions! Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast. We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com,

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Learn How To Make It Sound Like You Know What Your Talking About With VO Coach Dave Walsh.

A amazing and entertaining, not mention VERY informative hour you don’t want to miss.

Dave Walsh and his TrueTell™ method is a unique way to be convincing when reading copy written by someone else in an area you may know little about.

Dave has enjoyed a truly multi-faceted career on both sides of the Hollywood glass, as successful artist, coach and director as well as studio executive.

Walsh has been a key national and international voiceover talent for almost 20 years,

He’s has also spent the better part of the last decade coaching and cultivating the voiceover careers of some of the most established artists in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

We always have a great time with Dave as he guides us through some typical copy and explains his methods. A

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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VOBS TECH TALK #102

Interviews with a cool Seattle studio

More from NAMM (Acoustical stuff)

Basics basics talking about DAWS that are too sophisticated

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Watch this VOBS intently!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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What’s next in VO Tech? Robert Marshall geeks out with The Guys.

Making VO Recording Easier, More Convenient And ready for next 10 years, Robert Marshall, of Source Elements,Co-Host of the Pro Audio Suite joins us to talk about the new PASport Pro from Centrance and other great VO Tech stuff. Lets look at this amazing new piece of gear.

Robert Marshall is the innovations co-founder of Source elements, holds degrees in electrical engineering and music composition. Using his skills as a musician, engineer, and producer, he is the visionary behind the idea of leveraging Internet connectivity to make post-production faster and more productive.

Learn all about the new technology and catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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VOBS TECH TALK #101

Stuff at NAMM!

In this weeks jam-packed Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK:

We Talk with the booth Junkie, Mike Delgaudio while he was at NAMM in Anaheim.

We look at some new stuff

And some Basic Basics - Don’t be intimidated by VO Technology.

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Do Not Miss This VOBS!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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The Way To Success Is To Learn from The Masters

That’s why VOBS brings you the top names in the business to show you what it takes to get ahead in your voice over career.

Our guest they is week is Cris Fries!

Cris is currently the voice of Dodge, Chevron, America's Best, and Kubota, and has had recent/current national campaigns and spots for BF Goodrich, Blue Def, Credit Karma, Scheels, Peak, TGI Friday's, and is, or has recently voiced promos for History Channel, ESPN, FOX and others. He's also featured as principal and supporting characters in top-selling video games such as Call of Duty: World at War, Guild Wars 2, G.I. Joes. Nuff said!

Chris relates stories about his rise to success and answers your questions!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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VOBS TECH TALK #100!!

Voice Over Body Shop is THE place for the latest VO Tech and know how!

As we celebrate an amazing 100th TECH-TALK episode we run gamut of stuff you need to know , or at least hear about,

Like:

  • The new CEntrance PASPort VO Presale starts April 10th, use coupon code “VOBS”
  • Rodecaster Pro II: It’s great, but who is it for?
  • Ryan from Rode was a delight to talk with at VO Atlanta.
  • WAVES Audio, everybody calm down, they heard you, perpetual licences are available.
  • Rode NTH-100, a very comfortable acquired taste
  • ATH-M50x-STS headphones test

And some Basic Basics - Every room is different.

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Do Not Miss This VOBS!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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What Was VO Atlanta Like?

Dan and George made their way to the Peach State to take in the sessions, camaraderie, VO services, new tech and the hoopla of the largest voice over conference on planet earth!

We talk with Organizer Anna Collins about what it takes to run an event like this and with George’s daughter Elijah who participated in VO Atlanta’s unique “Kids Only” VO Track. Plus we show you some of the fun had by all.

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, or listen to the podcast.

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VOBS TECH TALK #99

Need we say more?

In another basics loaded episode Dan And George round the horn with these tidbits.

  • PASPort VO is coming…
  • Rode NT1 5th Gen: The end of setting gain forever?
  • Yamaha AG08, an AG03 with a lot more stuff, Rodecaster Pro competitor
  • ATH-M50 xSTS, studio-grade headphones with an AT2020 capsule mic boom?!
  • SSL SSL2 interface now has a “loopback” driver, but it doesn’t do what VO needs.
  • Audio-Technica AT-SP65XBT Bluetooth Speaker, good for a little “booth monitor” for “punch n roll” recording

And some Basic Basics - Pop screens?

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Do Not Miss This VOBS!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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Do you want to take your audiobook skills to the next level?

Then you must watch and listen to this very special VOBS as we celebrate 12 years of bringing you great guests and information.

Scott Brick Is THE name in Audiobook Acting and Narration!

Scott is also the name in training the next generation of audiobook narrators.

Are looking to break into the audiobook industry? Check out his How to Break Into Narration blog for info on getting started... for those narrators looking for some target assistance, he offers personal coaching options. Plus he’s one of the nicest guys in our business. He’ll tell us the state of the audiobook business and the challenges it faces.

Scott Brick and VOBS. Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website, VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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It’s VOBS TECH-TALK #98.

Bear with us as we dazzle you with our pickanic basket full of home voice over studio knowledge.

This week we venture into the woods to find you the best VO grubs, for instance:

  • Bone conduction headphones: Wear headphones without “wearing headphones”... Mic cables: It’s all about the connectors, folkx.
  • Waves StudioRack: An FX chain that travels between DAW’s
  • TwistedWave video editing is great for fixing your audio before delivery

And Dan talks about Sound treatment.

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Do Not Miss This VOBS!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast right here.

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Voice Over Body Shop is BACK!

If your trying to move up in voice over,

this is the one to Listen to!

John Bailey has made quite a transition of himself and in his career! Jon has been our guest on VOBS many times. Always wildly funny, entertaining and informative as to what it really takes to break the wall of inertia and succeed in any endeavor! Jon, known as Epic Voice Guy on social media is an actor, voice actor, content creator, social influencer, and stand-up comedian! With such vocal talent he has taken Hollywood by storm!

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It’s the Best VOBS-TECH-TALK .. This Week!

Going on almost 12 years of the best information home Voice Over Studios out there!

Dan and George lead the way when it comes to getting your audio to sound WISTSL!

This week we tackle:

  • Multi-channel input control in latest Zoom release (Mac only for now)
  • Firewire support removed in Mac OS Ventura,
  • Universal Audio Sphere LX mic under $1000 now,
  • Survey- what does the ultimate audio interface mean to you? https://forms.gle/s937rBcKKzL6uZRSA
  • Solid State Logic Connex Quad USB Conferencing Microphone
  • Joke time:

And we discuss how Technology has changed over the past few years and how to take advantage of it.

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Do Not Miss This VOBS!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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A delightful and extremely informative hour with Jason Linere White!  Award Winning Actor. Voice Over Artist. Motion Capture Performer. Jason gives us the low down on how to succeed in this business. Ton's of super valuable info!!! \Always in constant movement, be it in social media, workout groups, ADR, teaching martial arts, or speaking at VO conferences - it’s no wonder that Jason has been referred to as the “Jackie Chan” of voice over. Starting out as an on-camera childhood actor in Los Angeles, he quickly understood how to breakdown scripts, and find the “heart” of the story. Jason believes the reason is… The "inner-city."Great questions from you as well!Catch the replay all week on Facebook, Our website, VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:Voice Over EssentialsVO HeroesSource Elements -Makers of Source ConnectVoice Actor WebsitesVoice Over XtraAnd World-Voices organization

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Totally Unscripted Voice Over Tech Kibitzing!

VOBS TECH-TALK #95 has it all!  Well, almost. Dan and George run down a pile of things like:

The new Mac mini!

Apple Studio has many complaints about fan noise,

Bertom Denoiser Pro just released

Interesting company: Angry Audio

And we talk about the right software for voice over. A great discussion!

Plus, YOUR submitted questions! Truly a classic VOBS!

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When it comes to animation voices, Debi Derryberry is at the top of her game! She’s our guest this week on

Voice Over Body Shop!

We’ll talk about the progression of hers and YOUR VO career. What does it take to survive in this nutty business? Her years of experience on the inside of the animation and VO world give her a perspective few of us have. She’s always a super fun guest!

YOU can ask your questions as well in our interactive chatrooms on Facebook live and on YouTube!

Debi Derryberry and VOBS, LIVE This Monday night at 5 Pacific, 8 Eastern! Or, catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website, VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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If You Only Knew how much fun Dan and George have keeping you up to speed on the right way to record your voice tracks properly!!

You’ll have fun watching this weeks VOBS TECH-TALK #94 because we go over the latest technology Stuff like:

  • Adobe’s Creative Cloud and questionable opt-in practices
  • A RODE VideoMicGo II review. A cool road mic?

And we discuss bad home VO studio Internet advice.

Plus your questions on changeable hypercardiod/cardioid patterns, mic sensitivity, webcams, and booth acoustics.

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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Happy 2023 Everyone!

In 2023 Your Home VO Studio Will Become Even More A Vital Part Of Your VO Business!

Trust in the guys who tell it like truly is. Dan Lenard and George Whittam! You can find the industry standard Home VO Studio experts right here every week. And remember you can work with Dan personally @ Homevoiceoverstudio.com and George @ Georgethe.tech.

This week We start off the new year with:

Some special guests!

  • George’s new headphones for 2023:

  • Why do manufacturer audio processing presets usually SUCK!?

  • Is the perfect travel VO mic a hand-held vocal mic?

  • Firmware update 1.27 makes Presonus Revelator io24 less stable?

  • The new Rode NT-USB+ mic is… OK?

  • Focusrite VOCaster DSP issues.

  • SSL12 adds the full SSL console look/feel.

Dans Discussion on what gear to buy in 2023. (Or not)

Plus lots of your questions answered!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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Dan & George Invited You To Their Holiday Party!You know. ..We had to do something with all those left over cookies.We haven’t had an Audience Round Table in .. A Long Time! So as our gift to you this holiday season, we gave our audience the chance to be on cam and join the party.Plus we chat with the crew you don’t see during our show. Sue and Jeff make it all happen.Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here: Voiceoveressentials.com,

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This Holiday Season, You Must Listen To THE Voices Of VO Tech!

ON this weeks festive Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #92, we give you straight talk on these great topics:

  • Gretch-Ken voiceover booths:
  • Killer app: For UA Apollo, realtime noise reduction!
  • External displays: Turn off the internal processing!
  • HDMI cables: George’s NEMESIS!!
  • Make sure iOS is set to NOT update applications automatically. Why?

And Dan delivers his views and demonstrates the difference between Dynamic Vs. Condenser Mics

Plus we answer your great VO Studio and sound questions!

Catch it all week on  Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/  our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! 

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Happy Holidays From Voice Over Body Shop!

We keep giving you the gift of outstanding information and the best minds in the VO business.

This Week spend A Delightful Hour With Voice Talent, Actor, Coach AND Agent, Lau Lapides!

Lau is Founder & President of Lau Lapides Company, a boutique coaching, training & production company for voice talent and actors. Programs include hybrid online & in-person workshops, seminars, one-to-one personalized coaching, + showcases in NYC/LA and online. Lau’s media and broadcasting career coaches all work in television, film, radio and theatre. Their voices can be heard around the world.

We’ll discuss VO training, trends, her thoughts on marketing and the many styles and genre’s in voice over today!

Catch the Replay all week on Facebook, Our website VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast.

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You Have To Listen To Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #91!You don’t want to miss a minute, because we talk about Comparing “AI” noise reduction tools. A case for upgrading your Mac OS: Ventura? Not yet for me, TwistedWave 28, problemsAnd Dan demonstrates a big editing trick!!Plus we answer your voluminous VO Studio and sound questions!
Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com,

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A "GOLDEN” HOUR With One Of The Best In The Audiobook Biz.

This is an hour is great listening!!!

Narrating Audiobooks takes a lot. Acting, editing, just finding the work. Yet droves of people love audiobook narrating. People start there to get into other voice over work. It can be fun work but you have to know the territory.

Johnny Heller joins us this week on Voice Over Body Shop to tell us how to navigate the terrain.

Johnny is an Audiofile GOLDEN VOICE narrator and one of the most sought after Audiobook and Commercial VO coaches in the nation. And a really swell guy. Johnny is an ALA Odyssey Award winner and a Grammy Nominee. He has narrated over1000 titles in almost every genre; Publishers Weekly named him a Listen Up Award Winner 2008-2016; Audiofile Magazine named him a Best Voice of 2008 -2011, 2014-2018, 2020 and one of the top 50 voices of the 20th Century. A multiple recipient of Booklist & Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews, Johnny has garnered over 30 Earphone Awards, is a 14-time Audie Award Nominee and a 4-time Audie Award Winner.

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It’s Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #90!!!

No One Understands Home Voice Over Studios Like Dan And George, “The Guys!”

Why is that? 0ver 40 combined years of dealing with the unique space that a home studio is why. Every week, we give you the lowdown on what makes your home VO studio Sound What It’s Supposed To Sound Like. (WISTSL)

And this week we get down with this stuff:

  • New dynamic mics keep coming, is it time to consider one?
  • Mac OS Ventura: Word on the street is “it’s good.”
  • PSA: When ordering an acoustic panel for a door, keep the door knob location in mind!
  • Streamdeck: Fun buttons that do whatever ya want!
  • UADForum.com Voiceover, Podcasting and Livestreaming talk!

And Dan and George talk about - Expensive Microphones!

Plus we answer your voluminous VO Studio and sound questions!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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It’s Been Too Long Since We’ve Been Gone! SO Voice Over Body Shop Is Back With Another Topical VO Discussion With Our Expert Guest: Laura Schreiber!

Laura is a full-time, professional voice over actress and her authentic passion and years of experience shine through in her warm and sincere voice. Laura can sound like a charming teenager or a hip-young mom, and working with her feels like you’ve cast that cute and super fun girl-next-door whom you’ve always known. That’s why we love talking with her!

Laura discusses with us, the latest trends in Voice Over today.

How can understanding current trends help you book more work?

What are some of the trends that we should be mindful of when submitting auditions?

Is there a specific process that might help to stay on top of current trends?

catch the replay all week on Facebook our homepage VOBS.tv and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

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We never run out of VO TECH to talk about. So twice a month we bring you by far the most comprehensive, fact filled and technique packed program we can. Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #89 will be on for the next two weeks, and remember you can watch all 89 episodes (if you want to tech binge watch) Here on Facebook, our homepage, and of course our podcast on Podbean, apple podcasts and every other podcast platform there is.

On George’s Tech update, we dig deep into these cool subjects:

  • Another wave of cool USB interfaces from Lewitt Connect 6 and M-Audio’s new brand M-Game “RGB Dual”,
  • RGB Dual connects to TWO PC’s at once.
  • Lewitt connects to a PC/Mac and a mobile device via USB-C.
  • Vanguard V13 tube mic stacks up well against U67
  • Soundproofing: Homasote? Nah, drywall.
  • Audacity 3.2.1 adds “channel strip” Realtime FX on tracks for “non-destructive” processing. We have a 2 min Demo video

And Dan and George talk about - Dropouts. What are they and how to you prevent hem?

Plus we answer your thoughtful questions!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

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A Super Fun Hour With Scott and Miranda Parkin!

One of our favorite guests Voice Over Body Shop is the very talented and witty Scott Parkin! His favorite person is his very talented daughter, Miranda! We get a two-fer this week with Scott and Miranda joining us live, in studio This Monday night at 5 PT, 8 ET and whatever it is

in between.

Scott is a master of improv and showing you how to really go outside the box with your auditions! Miranda is a rising VO star and talented artist in her own right. She shows us the animatic of her latest project, “The Comet Casino!” Great art and character design and cool story to boot! Let’s see what it takes to try and sell a potential project like that!

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When you’ve been creating home studios for as long as “The Guys” at VOBS have, there’s not much that gets by them.

The technology we have today to create VO recordings is amazing. The choices you have are countless. But how to narrow down those choices to the easiest use, and get you the professional quality audio voice over requires.

On this info packed, eloquent and occasionally very silly VOBS TECH-TALK #88

George and Dan look at:

  • The Sterling USB interface
  • Apollo I/O hacking continues
  • Clubhouse pro audio,
  • Our discussion on noise reduction strategies

Plus we answer your thoughtful questions!

Acoustics, Interfaces and mic noise problems.

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Booking The Gig Comes Down to Your Audition!

Your demo is important, your website matters, but the bottom line is how did your audition catch the attention of the producer?

So how do you make the most of your auditions?

Everett Oliver is a 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry. Everett specializes in professional directing for Voice Over auditions. He has experience as an animation demo co-producer, a private coach for commercial and animation, as well as a career building consultant. What tips does he offer to help you book the work you desire?

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be

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If you enjoyed last weeks Voice Over Body Shop from VO North,

We kept the energy going with some live audience TECH-TALK #87!

We answer a pile of VO Tech questions from VO North at the Pantages Hotel in Toronto, Ontario Canada! Plus, we talk with Trevor from Bear Cave Studios about his new, Canadian made vocal booths!

Doing a show on location is always a challenge, but “The Guys” always seem to find a way to pull it off!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

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We missed and love VO Conferences!

So, first chance we got, we hopped on a flight this weekend to Toronto, Ontario Canada for the last VO North!

We catch up with old friends, and have some very exclusive interviews with some very interesting people covering the gamut of the Voice Over business! VO North Co-Founder Dervla Trainor, the always unpredictable Elley-Ray Hennesey, Animation Director Jack Cox, WebTech master Brad Newman, the power mother/daughter team of Kim Handisides and Lisa Suliteanu, and our home studio cohort, “Uncle” Roy. Yokelson of Antland Productions! It’s great stuff to hear from all of them so pay attention! You might learn something!

Catch it all week right here on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

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Your Home VO Studio is A Vital Part Of Your VO Business!

Getting the right advice to get your sound The Way It’s Supposed To Sound Like can be confusing and frustrating!

With this weeks VOBS TECH-TALK #86 we look at some details that perhaps you may not quite understand.

On George’s Tech Update, we first take a look at George’s Trip to London and some soundproofing strategies his hotel employed.

We get a preview of a new pre-amp that promise amazing sound in a small package!

Dan and George look at the difference between 44.100kHz vs. 48KHz.

  • And, of course, we have another lightning round of answering your submitted questions with the usual, unbeatable honesty and frankness you’ve come to expect from “The Guys!”

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WE ARE BACK, FOR MORE VO.. BS With 10 AMAZING TIPS

from our good friend, VO Coach and author, Marc Cashman!

There’s so much to know to succeed in the Freelance VO business. Marc has published a daily tip for professionals the past few years enlightening all of us of the acting skills, technical procedures and protocols that make you stand out of the crowd!

MARC is an award-winning Radio and TV commercial producer, as well as a working voice actor. As Voice President of Cashman Commercials, he's won over 150 advertising awards and is a veteran voice actor with experience in Radio, TV commercials, film dubbing, animated series, video games, and over 200 audiobooks. And he authored one of the best-selling books on voice acting, “V-Oh! Tips, Tricks, Tools and Techniques to Start and Sustain Your Voiceover Career,”

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Lest We Forget, Voice Acting Is ACTING!

George was off this Monday. We had scheduled Scott Parkin to guest co-host. Unfortunately, Scott had a slight surfing accident and had to postpone. SO…Screen actor, voice talent, and the man behind VOHeroes.com, David H. Lawrence XVII, agreed to be our co-host on this weeks Voice Over Body Shop. One great, talented guest to replace another! Easy peasy!

We talked about acting Performance, and what it takes to consistently become someone else in your auditions and voice over work. Plus lots of laughs!

Catch the replay all week on  Facebook  our homepage VOBS.tv and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! 

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Let’s face it, VO Tech is intimidating. That is until you watch

VOBS TECH-TALK #85

  • Yamaha AG03 MKII, New features!
  • New Forum for Apollo VO users
  • At $150 Presonus Revelator io24 currently the best deal going ?
  • To Firmware or NOT to Firmware? What’s it all MEAN?

Dan Discusses- The difference between Sound treatment and sound proofing.

Plus another lightning round of your submitted home VO studio questions!

Catch it all week on Facebook our homepage, our podcast and The Pro Audio Suite for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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A Very Entertaining and VERY Informative Conversation with

George Washington III!

George Washington III, one of the most versatile voices in the VO biz joins us to talk about His VO business, Diversity in VO marketing anything else we can think of. GWIII is a super guy to listen to!

George has a voice that stops listeners in their tracks and makes them pay attention.George is a full-time political voice actor with 17 years experience in the business of helping clients communicate their stories. George's voiceover work extends to radio and television commercials, e-learning, corporate narration, and telephony, providing solutions for clients all over the US and around the world.

catch the replay all week on Facebook our homepage VOBS.tv and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

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VOBS Road trip!

Dan and George trek to Mojave Microphones in Burbank to see how they make High-end microphones for professionals, like us VO folk! You’ll learn a lot!

IN George’s tech update:

  • FAKE SSD DRIVES on AMAZON, BEWARE!!
  • Window inserts: Do they “work”?
  • UA Apollo, is anything resolved with Zoom since Console 10?

And Dan Discusses “The Best Mic for VO.”

Plus a lightning round of your submitted home VO studio questions!

Catch it all week on Facebook our homepage, our podcast and The Pro Audio Suite for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Here's a VERY Informative and FUN hour with a true master of VO self-Promotion, Kelley Buttrick!

How do you market your Voice Over Business?

There’s so much information out there. What can work best for you?

Our good friend Kelley Buttrick is a master of promoting what she does to the people that hire us.

Kelley is an award-winning voiceover talent with a reputation for professionalism, easy directability, and exceeding expectations. Her voice is heard on national advertisements, documentaries, and corporate productions. We always have a great time talking with her about her methods, techniques and how she stands out from the crowd!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook our homepage, our podcast and The Pro Audio Suite for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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The Amazing Part II Of Our Discussion With the Audio Superstars Of The Pro Audio Suite Podcast!

Source Connects Robert Marshall, Audio Producer Darren “Robbo” Robertson and deep voiced Andrew Peters, join Dan and George for another round of audio tech insight.

WE cover:

  • Mojave MA50 condenser mic, affordable Mojave
  • USB extenders, they are not ALL the same!
  • SoundDesk for Mac, run plugins REAL TIME, CHEAP APOLLO!

  • And, we have another lightning round of answering your submitted questions!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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It's The Wildest VOBS This Year!

Dan and George do a joint event with George’s other Podcast, “The Pro Audio Suite” with Andrew Peters, Darren "Robbo" Robertson, and Robert Marshall!

OK, not everyone is an audio geek, but this was a no-holds-barred, fascinating and entertaining discussion of what your VO audio SHOULD sound like, World-Voices Audio Standards, and how these bonafide masters of VO help you achieve sounding your best!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook our homepage, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

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Where Else Are You Going To Find Out About All This Stuff?

On this weeks brand spanking new VOBS TECH-TALK #81 We go gaga over some neat tech for VO.

In Georges Tech update we cover:

  • Neve 88M USB Audio Interface: $1245!!!!
  • Uploading to Google Drive or Dropbox too slow? Try WeTransfer.
  • Gator Frameworks Desk clamping Stand for Streamers and Content Creators
  • Apogee MetaRecorder for iPhone/iPad is a better recording app (but not a replacement for TW
  • And…. An Ear Cleaner with Camera: beware what you might see…

Plus

Dans Discussion - Determining your acoustics.

  • And, we have another lightning round of answering your submitted questions!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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It’s not science fiction! There’s no other place to get such inside info on how to record your Voice Over tracks in your home studio!

And on this weeks info packed and entertaining VOBS TECH-TALK #80 we have:

  • Georges NAMM Show coverage
  • Focusrite VOCaster One/Two (11 mins)
  • Audient EVO16, 8 channels of auto-setting gain
  • small booth acoustics
  • Apple WWDC announcements
  • Mac OS Ventura, iPad OS, Handoff, Stage Manager makes multi-windows feel more like a real Mac.
  • And, we have another lightning round of answering your submitted questions!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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If you set up your home VO studio properly, there’s not a whole lot of things that can go wrong. However, you guys keep finding ways! Thats why we’re here, to find and fix those. And we’re here to keep you up to date on the latest tech, and in this episode, some of the oldest technology with Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #79!

On this weeks fresh out of the jar VOBS TECH-TALK

  • We get a tour of George’s Tech Gear Museum
  • Different types of rigid acoustic panels,
  • Should you use Printed panels?!
  • The Austrian Audio OC818 mic and Hi-X15 headphones.
  • We also discuss our process for troubleshooting!
  • And, we have a lightning round of answering your submitted questions!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Success in the VO biz requires More Than A Great Voice And Acting Talent!

Rising Star Elise Berggreen Joins Us On VOBS This Week

To Talk About What It Takes!

Elise Berggreen is a SAG actor, voice artist and producer based in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Her most recent credits include Shameless (Showtime), The Mysterious Benedict Society (Disney+), Torn Trilogy (Passionflix), Incantation (Shudder), The Fields Between, Full Tilt Boogie, & One And The Same (Gravitas Ventures).

Elise can be heard worldwide as the voice of American Express, Ross Dress For Less, Sonic, Smart Clinic, Clean & Clear, as “Daisy” in the colorful young adult series Finn and Daisy, and many more!

As a UCLA Producing Program alumnus, Elise coaches and mentors actors in navigating and understanding the entertainment business. Her curriculum is a comprehensive educational program supporting working actors to gain knowledge, skills, network, & find resources to level up, manage success and become the CEO of their career!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Your Home Voice Over Studio Is A Vital Piece of Your VO Business!

How Do You Keep The NOISE Out?

We’re Here To Prevent You From Making Serious Mistakes! To that end, on this weeks VOBS TECH-TALK #78 we have part of a fun on location interview with Ben Pronsky and his "Airport proof," new studio! An update on Apple Mac Studio. Universal Audio Spark, native plugin suite (no Apollo needed) Plus we answer your thoughtful questions on: Acoustics, Interfaces and mic noise problems. 


Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast right here, for those of you who love to listen on the go! We love our fans and donors for your continued support.

VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com,  VOHeroes.com  Sourceelements.com,  VoiceOverXtra.com,  VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com  and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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They Used To Just Call It “Radio Drama.”

But now, because anyone can record and stream content anywhere, anyhow, Audio drama is making a big comeback! As voice actors, here’s an opportunity to exercise your acting chops and get paid work doing this material.

Our guest this week is Christina Casteneda, Writer and producer of “The Savvy Creative” podcast, which features award winning audio fiction with magic, Romance and dark thrillers, fully produced by indie writers and creative talent. They also celebrate indie authors, screenwriters, playwrights and creatives who produce and publish their stories. We’ll talk about the scope of what’s available out there and how you might want to try it yourself.

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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At VOBS, We Are On A Mission!

To make your home VO studio audio simple and trouble free!

In this weeks beyond amazing VOBS TECH-TALK #77, The Guys look at some real cool tech like:

  • Waves Clarity Vx, for “edge case” noise issues
  • Monterrey OS update. Should you STILL wait to update?
  • “Safety tracks” using split channels, worth the hassle?
  • The -6dB problem. Scarlett on Windows?
  • Apple Mac Studio is noisy
  • iZOTOPE RX Editor can’t convert Stereo to Mono in a batch.

And we discuss, why does it have to be Mono?

Plus we answer your thoughtful questions!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast right here for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Rick Wasserman Shows You How To Book! A Super informative VOBS!

Actor, voice actor, coach and technical innovator, Rick is our guest this week on

Voice Over Body Shop!

Perhaps best known as the 12-year signature voice of AMC Network and for voicing Thor and Hulk for Marvel animation, Rick Wasserman can also be heard on popular video game series such as Call of Duty, Diablo, Starcraft and Batman Arkham. Plus, rick has a very successful Voice acting coaching business, https://www.bookablevo.com/ and along with George has created the “Tri-Booth” portable voice over booth. So much to talk about! He’d love to answer your questions in real time during our live show this Monday at 5:00 PT 8 ET. Or, you can send in your questions now to theguys@vobs.com

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters.

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Your Home VO Studio Shouldn’t Be A Hassle!

At VOBS we help make your recording space your castle!

On this weeks anything but boring Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #76, “Dan and George Mull over some intense subjects like:

  • The New Mac Studio, more than you need?
  • Clarity Vx, is it better than RX Voice De-noise?
  • Another Revelator i024 update!!!!!!
  • OT: OpenPhone virtual phone for your business,

And we look at that straight line in the middle of our waveforms.

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

Plus answers to your deserving questions!

Its on all week, right here!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Your Kids and Voice Over!

If you got kids, and a home VO studio, or just kids, have you ever thought about getting them in VO?

Martha Kahn may be the best place to start. Martha is an experienced acting coach, writer and producer who specializes in helping kids find their voice, build self-esteem and launch successful voice over careers. She’s our special guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop. We discuss how to determine if your kids are ready and all the other aspects of managing their VO work. .

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast right here for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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VOICE OVER BODY SHOP TECH-TALK #75!

11 Years!!! How can it be? Dan and George have been giving you the low-down on how to record your VO tracks at home, every week, since 2012! We’re proud of this milestone and even happier that we’ve helped you get it sounding right!

On this weeks Fun, very entertaining and info-dense Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #75, “The Guys” celebrate with very topical ..topics, like:

  • The New Mac Studio, more than you need?
  • Clarity Vx, is it better than RX Voice De-noise?
  • Another Revelator i024 update:
  • OT: OpenPhone virtual phone for your business,

And we give you the basics of Limiters and Compressors!

Plus answers to you probing questions!

Its on all week, right here!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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David Kaye Is At The Top Of His Game!

David was the voice of Megatron in Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Armada, Energon, and Cybertron, as well as Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated.

During this time David was being cast in some of the first of hundreds of animated shows and video games. So many, in fact, this now became the main focus of his career and he's never looked back.

How does he do what he does? Just watch or listen!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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The VOBS TECH-TALK #74 Podcast Has It All!

If you’re an old pro or just getting started in the voice over world, three’s no better place to get THE concise answers to the most import questions about your home VO studio!

DO NOT miss this weeks info JAM PACKED episode of Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #74! “The Guys” take on the most important things you need to record your VO tracks properly!

Georges (and other's) rocky experience with io24, and a new io44 is now released with even better features for a solo production studio.

CEntrance PortCaster demo and review

Dan's Discussion - Everyone has low frequency rumble.. How to fix? Simple.

Plus a slew of great audience questions on:

XLR mics,

ideal EQ settings?

When to use headphones,

Shockmounts

“Popscreens”

And a whole lot more!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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The opportunities in the voice over world are limitless, and our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop, Valentina Latyna, is a prime example. She has some surprises for us English speaking voice talent!

Valentina Latyna is a Colombian-American Award-Winning Actor/VoiceOver; based in Los Angeles. Two-time SOVAS Award winner as Best Voiceover in the US. Best Actress Short for Defenseless (2020) in 5 Film Festivals. For years she's been the official voice of big celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Brooke Shields, Giada De Laurentiis, and Tiffany Haddish for the Latin market.

So! Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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Ok, Not Great Rhymes, But It Is The Most Understandable VO TECH info out there!

Dan and George make home voice over studio recording , child’s play!

And on this weeks amazing, entertaining and most importantly, informational VOBS TECH-TALK #73, “The Guys” get down on a host of important topics and some heavy duty rants on:

The Ultimate Mac Mini Dock?

George’s dad’s MicMute?

Hindenburg Narrator Studio

The Apogee Symphony Desktop, WHYYY???

A caveat on the Revelator io24? And Dan has a rant on RX7 & 8.

Plus we answer a pile of great questions submitted by you!

Catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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We Keep Saying It For A Reason! Voice Over IS An Entrepreneurial Business!

Canadian Voice Over business lady Jodi Krangle joins us this week on Voice Over Body Shop to give us advice about “Audio branding” (what is that?) “marketing,” how to get into and be successful in voice overs, and how to work as a solopreneur in this very busy, overwhelming world.

While collaborating with clients all over the world, Jodi has voiced national and international commercial campaigns for companies like Bissell, Kraft/Capri Sun and Visit Orlando, narrated documentaries & web/explainer videos and has been the narration voice for shows on both Slice Network in Canada and HGTV in the US. Her background as a singer has provided her with an innate sense of the rhythm and melody that go into a voice performance.

So! Catch our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! We love our fans and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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This weeks TECH-TALK #72, takes a deep dive into the vast ocean of VO Technology.

On Georges Tech Update we cover:

  • Mac OS Monterey 12.2 released.
  • Rode VideoMic GO II Camera-mount Lightweight Directional Microphone:
  • Mackie CR StealthBar Desktop PC Soundbar. How does it sound?
  • Roland VRC-01 AeroCaster:
  • Sidecar makes for a cute little monitor for things you want instant access to

Dan talks about those little tiny waveforms and how to fix them.

Plus all your great questions on the right mic for female voices? Our consults! And much more!

catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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David H. Lawrence XVII Gives Some Sage Advice On Accomplishing VO Success!

The voice over business requires you to do many different things that increase your chances of getting gigs and building your career. What did you resolve to do that in 2022? Is it working or not? Are you sticking to them?

What does it take to keep committed? It’s something we all deal with.

David H. Lawrence XVII has been there and done it all. A successful actor on screen and on mic, and a the headmaster of VOHeroes.com, David joins us once again on Voice Over Body Shop to talk about what it takes to succeed in this ultra competitive business.

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters.

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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VOICE OVER BODY SHOP TECH-TALK #71 COVERS ALL THE VO TECH BASES!

Dan and George are the VO Home studio Tech Masters! They live it every day, facing the challenges you face and giving you the answers you need to sound your best:

On this weeks nonstop VO Tech jamboree:

  • Can YOU use a 4K TV as a monitor?

  • Testing the Yellowtec PUC2 LEA interface.

  • Long-term test update: Presonus Revelator io24.

  • “Real-time” noise reduction options

  • Audition 2022 Ghost audio issue.

  • NAMM Show 2022?

  • Clubhouse on desktop?

We discusses: Why are people still using ProTools? Or even Cool Edit Pro? And should they?

Plus all YOUR great questions interfaces, DAW issues, consulting, front-end hardware and processing!

catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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On Voice Over Body Shop, We Keep Telling You That Voice Over IS An Entrepreneurial Endeavor.

You want to spend your time in the booth recording. Being a creative. Being a Voice Actor! In order to have that time in the booth, you’re going to have to learn how to find and create the work and opportunities first. That’s Marc Scott comes in. As a Business and Marketing Coach for Voice Actors, his objective is simple. Give you the tools, resources and coaching you need to help you grow your voice over business!

He’s our guest this week on VOBS, and it’s your chance to get to understand what it takes to be a success in the profession we love!

Get involved, join in the conversation and ask your questions too! Send them now to theguys@vobs.tv or ask LIVE from our Facebook Live comments!

Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast right here for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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TIME FOR MORE VO TECH AMAZINGNESS!

It’s the first TECH-TALK of 2022 and The Guys have a ton of home voice over studio news and tips to make sure that your VO audio sounds the Way Its Supposed To Sound Like! (WISTSL) You can’t get this kind of info anywhere else or delivered in such a fun and entertaining way.

In this weeks folksy and family oriented and jam-packed episode, We start with George’s Tech update which includes:

  • George using a “Tula” mic on the Road.
  • Notes on the new Audacity 3.1.3 release.
  • CEntrance ’s “English Channel”, new all-analog gear that is like guitar pedals for voiceover.
  • A StudioBricks acoustical update.
  • Then Dan get’s down on the “Eyeball and other home studio acoustical gizmos and accouterments.

Then we tackle a pile of your questions on Mics, interfaces, input gain, AI and lots more!

catch it all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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JON BAILEY TELLS ALL! (Sort of)

2022 is gonna be EPIC! So, Voice Over Body Shop starts off the new year with the EPIC voice over guy, the very witty Jon Bailey!

And on this podcast he gets brutally honest about his amazing career, his life and amazing impressions he does for ADR!

catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/, our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast, right here for those of you who love to listen on the go! We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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For Some Reason, Our Audience Could Not Stop Listening!

Almost Two Hours of Non-Stop Home VO Studio Chat, Holiday greetings And Lot’s o’ Laughs!

It’s our annual (At least this year) Holiday fan show. Viewers take part, ask questions and a splendid time is had by all!

It’s our holiday gift to you, from “The Guys!”

Catch the replay all week on

Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, Or right here for our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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VOBS TECH-TALK #69 has it all!

As 2021 winds down, “The Guys” at VOBS maintain their non-stop, weekly intensity in informing you of the fine points of recording your voice over tracks at your home or “Personal Professional” studio.

And this week they elucidate on the gear and techniques that make that professional difference:

Updates on Mac OS and potential compatibility issues

Headphones with VU meters?

More on the The Personus Revelator

Issues with the Apollo interfaces

Source Connect

Acoustical treatment

Catch the replay all week on

Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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What is “World-Voices?” It’s The Industry Association Of Freelance Voice Talent!

Our own Dan Lenard, one of the four founding members of WoVO, is now its President!

For a change of pace, George Whittam takes the reins of interviewer and asks Dan what it’s all about, and Dans’ plans to accomplish its mission to promote the professionalism of voice over to the people that hire us and provide the resources to help every member make the best of their VO career!

Dan want’s as many of you to know the importance of VO Community and a clear understanding of what WoVO offers!

Something different this week on Voice Over Body Shop. Catch the replay all week on

Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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VOBS TECH-TALK #68. Part Two Of Our Audio Masters Roundtable!

The 6 Masterminds of home voice over studio audio continue their amazing conversation about what they know better than anyone else on the planet!

And they answer your questions. …And…. a few other cool things.

Dan and George welcome Cliff Zellman, nationally recognized auto dealer spot producer, Emmy Award winning Sound Designer and and engineer, Uncle Roy Yokelson, Big time Voice and Audio consultant Jordan Reynolds and The owner and Manager of Voice Tracks West in Studio City, CA, Andrew Feliciano!

A pleasant time is guaranteed for all!

HEY! Catch it if you can all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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Two Weeks OF Voice Over Body Shop You Do not Want To Miss!

Part ONE this week: It’s our super popular, somewhat Annual, Voice Over Body Shop Audio Masters Roundtable!

With this crew, how can it go wrong? Cliff Zellman, nationally recognized auto dealer spot producer, Emmy Award winning Sound Designer and and engineer, Uncle Roy Yokelson, Big time Voice and Audio consultant Jordan Reynolds and The owner and Manager of Voice Tracks West in Studio City, CA, Andrew Feliciano! (He actually looks like he belongs in this picture!)

They’re our guests this week on Voice Over Body Shop

HEY! Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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VOBS has been around for 10 years, Yet Dan and George still have stuff to talk about!

On this weeks TECH-TALK #67

  • George didn’t buy a Macbook Pro M1 14”, Why not?
  • Maintaining eye contact on Zoom calls (if that matters to you)
  • Rode PSA1+ mic arm with a neoprene sleeve?
  • What do you want to learn on the GTT Vimeo Pro?
  • Dan Demonstrates Proper Mic placement
  • Plus we answer YOUR submitted questions!

HEY! Catch it if you can all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast right here for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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Here's an important VOBS episode you must watch on having a great VO website!

Is Your VO Website Up TO Snuff? Joe Davis and his Crack Team At Voice Actor Websites Take a Look!

Joe Davis has over 18 years of experience working in digital marketing and web development and has spent the last 10 years focused on the world of voice over. During that time, he has developed numerous websites, internet platforms and marketing plans for voice actors, agents, voice over businesses, and other VO professionals. He loves helping entrepreneurs shape and develop their ideas into viable businesses. This includes the entire process, from conceptualization all the way through to implementation.

He’s our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop along with his team at Voice actor websites; Director Karin Barth, Cameron Thomas, Alan Shires and Laura Cunningham!

HEY! Catch the replay all week here on Facebook @ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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VO Tech shouldn’t be scary!

Dan and George strive each week to bring you the most important, relevant and detailed information on how to properly record your VO audio!

On this weeks jam packed VOBS TECH-TALK #66 we cover lots of stuff and even demonstrate some valuable technique. It spans the gamut of Macs and interfaces to headphones and software. Plus Dan shows us, in detail, the skill of drop in editing.

  • Plus we answer YOUR submitted questions!

HEY! Catch it if you can all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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Lets Hear How To Fix Your VO Performance Problems with                  "The Voiceover Doctor" Bill Holmes!

Listen to him take Dan through a hard read!

Bill has been a voiceover actor/director for 35 years. He started referring to himself as The Voiceover Doctor because of the style of teaching that he has developed over the past 35 years. It's a unique self-improvement system for voiceover actors. The Doctor teaches actors how to fix their own problems, enabling them to direct themselves and work through their weaknesses during the audition process. 

From the very beginner level, to the working pro and everything in between, the VO Doc has a knack for diagnosing what the problem is and giving you a prescription for a cure. 

HEY! Catch the replay all week on  Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ 

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! 

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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OK, Maybe not 300, but at least a few get mentioned is this classic VOBS TECH-TALK #65.

Dan and George get down on what it takes to get it right in your Personal Professional VO studio. This week we cover:

  • EcoFlow River power pack, the many amazing features and uses
  • Windows 11 is out, but stick with the last build of Windows 10 for now…
  • George reviews the Presonus Revelator io24
  • Universal Audio Volt 176 USB-C audio interface with 1 mic channel- (The Universal Solo?)
  • We also discuss proper (And improper) acoustics!
  • Plus we answer your submitted questions!

HEY! Catch it if you can all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and right here for our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

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VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

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On This Weeks  Voice Over Body Shop, We Welcome the Dean of Voice acting, Mr. Marc Cashman! 

With over 40 years in the voiceover industry, Marc has written hundreds of articles about voice acting for Voices.com, Backstage and NowCasting.com; is in demand for V-O Conventions and Conferences as a Keynote Speaker and Master Class instructor, and has authored one of the top-selling books on voice acting, “V-Oh! Tips, Tricks, Tools and Techniques to Start and Sustain Your Voiceover Career.”

When Dan, George and Marc get together, The VO wisdom just gushes out, so grab a bucket We’d love getting questions from you! Send them now to “theguys@vobs.TV or ask them in our Facebook OR YouTube chat!

HEY! Catch it live if you can this Monday at 5 Pacific 8 Eastern, or the replay all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, or our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! 

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

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VO Recording Technology Made Simple!

The entire voice over and voice acting community knows, when it comes to creating and maintaining a “personal professional voice over studio,” the place to get the proper information on how to do it right is the Voice Over Body Shop. Dan Lenard and George Whittam make it easy and fun and, hopefully prevent thousands of dollars of mistakes and hours of mind-numbing frustration.

On this weeks wild TECH-TALK #64, we tackle these important items: * Vanguard v4 Gen2 Mic, what’s different? George on the mic
 * Mini-Review: The most “pleasing” sounding bluetooth earbuds George has ever heard, iMore Comfobud Pro with EQ presets
 * Rant: Hey Apple, when are the new Macs? Waiting on the Macbook Pro 14”
 * First look: Presonus revelator io24
 * TIP: Exercising audio connections, what’s it mean and how does it help? 
 Discussion: Dan rants on crowd sourced home studios. Plus your questions on: Sound proofing Window plugs A “Crackling“ noise in play back De-essing plug-ins and Why does DBX 286s have no-place in your studio?

HEY! Catch it if you can all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! 
 We love our supporters and donors for your continued support.

Voiceoveressentials.com,

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Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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AI voices and the legality of it all! We talk about it with VO Super Lawyer Rob Siglimpaglia!

Contracts? NDA’s? Liability? Many of us don’t understand the legal aspects to running a voice over business, or any business for that matter. However, we are all independent contractors and we want to protect ourselves from some of the legal pitfalls we can encounter.

That's where Rob Siglimpaglia, Lawyer, Actor, Voice Actor, Producer and author of the book we voice talent need to read, “Voice Over Legal” comes in. He’s our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop.

HEY! Catch the replay all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/

our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voiceoveressentials.com,

VOHeroes.com

Sourceelements.com,

VoiceOverXtra.com,

VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com

and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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The Home VO Studio Stuff You Can Only In Get One Place!

When “The Guys” get down and talk shop, you’re hearing more than 30 years experience serving your home VO studio needs. Dan and George tell it like it truly is!

On this weeks entertaining and informative

VOBS TECH-TALK #63 we cover:

  • The Vanguard v4 gen2 Mic first look.
  • Powerline ethernet adapters explained
  • Universal Audio Apollo officially supports Apple Silicon m1!
  • TdrNova plugin solves Audacity eq woes and much more for free
  • Also our Discussion: Misconceptions about RMS.
  • Plus your questions on Twisted Wave, Back up power, and much more!

HEY! Catch it if you can all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!

We love our supporters and donors for your continued support. VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters:

Voice Over Essentials

VO Heroes

Source Elements

Voice Actor Websites

Voice Over Xtra

and JMC Demos