Series: Audio Tech

The New PASPort VO Audio Interface with George Whittam

Tech guru George Whittam returns to the Voiceover Insider Podcast to introduce the new PASPort VO. This audio interface developed by voiceover and VO technical talent as a “group-think” product has moved from “wouldn’t-this-be-nice-to-have” discussions to an actual product ready to be built in the space of only a few months. It’s also something of…

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Why To Upgrade Izotope RX with Don Baarns

Gary talks with Don Baarns, a busy VO tech guru and instructor in all things concerning Izotope RX. In fact, Don is the “grandfather” of the well-known and widely used Mouth DeClick function in RX. In this episode, Don discusses the benefits of upgrading to later versions of Izotope RX if you’re still back on…

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Dani States: Voiceover View

In this episode, Julie talks with Dani States, the creator of Voiceover View, a suite of business management tools designed for the voiceover industry. Voiceover View lets voice talent track auditions, jobs, income and expenses, handles invoicing tasks, and more. Listeners can check out Voiceover View and sign up for a free 30-day trial at…

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George Whittam: Noise Floor Nailed Down

Gary talks with VO Tech expert George Whittam about noise floor: what it is, why it’s an important number to know for your VO studio, how to measure it, and how to lower it if it’s too high. If you want to check out the Spitfire CRM program mentioned in this program, visit: https://voiceoverpodcasts.com/spitfire  

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Episode 71: Introducing The Tri-Booth

VO Tech Guru George Whittam and active VO talent-turned-businessman Rick Wasserman discuss their new product, the Tri-Booth, a portable voiceover booth with all the trimmings. Find out more about the Tri-Booth at https://tribooth.com/. Or check in with George Whittam at http://www.georgethe.tech/, or Rick Wasserman at https://www.bookablevo.com/

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Episode 66: Emmett Andrews Discusses VO Studio Acoustics

Emmett Andrews, voice talent and author of the book VO Studio Companion–The Home Voiceover Recording Instruction Manual, talks with Gary about studio acoustics, studio size, and the varying attributes of acoustic foam and acoustic panels.

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Episode 64: Don Baarns Discusses The Izotope RX Noise Reduction Software

Co-host Gary MacFadden talks with voiceover technical guru Don Baarns about a piece of file post-processing software that many voiceover talent are now turning to: Izotope RX. Don himself had a role in the development of one of the software’s functions most used by VO talent: Mouth DeClick.

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Episode 60: Jim Edgar and Basic VO Studio Challenges

In this episode, Gary MacFadden talks with Jim Edgar, a voice talent who also consults with other VO talents on a range of studio issues. Jim and Gary discuss the top three problems Jim hears in the hundreds of audio samples that have been submitted to his site, https://justaskjimvo.studio/.

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Episode 57: Remote Recording with Harlan Hogan

Julie talks with industry legend and VO entrepreneur Harlan Hogan about remote recording, when on the road using hotels, vehicles, etc.

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Episode 36: Studio Tech, with James Alburger

Julie talks with James Alburger who has been an “audio guy” since he was 12 years old, when he taught himself to edit music with a grease pencil, scissors, and Scotch tape. James now works as a professional voiceover artist, and in creative audio/video services.  He is co-founder of the VOICE conferences, and author of…

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