Ever find yourself second-guessing your sound? “What’s that weird noise I’m hearing?”“My recordings don’t quite sound right.”“Oh no… I’m not hearing anything at all.”“Is my audio quality ready for this big project?” If you’re a voice-over artist, you’ve probably asked …
When you tell someone you’re a voice-over actor, they might picture you standing in a sleek, high-tech studio with glass windows, glowing lights, and racks of gear. For some, that is reality (or it used to be before the pandemic) …
I remember a colleague once told me, “You wanna book work? Go on vacation”. It seems like every time I travel whether it’s a weekend getaway, family vacation, or conference, I either book work or get a juicy audition. I …
Ah, September! This blog title is a nod to the awesome classic retro pop hit, “September,” by Earth, Wind & Fire. September, the gateway to Fall, is often the unofficial start of cozy sweater season. It’s a time when the …
If you’re gearing up to build your first ever voice-over home studio, then this is the article for you! For me personally, getting my studio space up to par was by far the most challenging part of launching my voice-over …
The words “Home Studio” sound pretty high level, right? Well, trust me when I tell you it doesn’t have to be. It can be as simple as a walk-in closet or a room divider or a blanket. I am a …
I often hear voice-over talents talking about soundproofing their room or their booth, when what they’re doing is not actually soundproofing. They’re only adding materials that will help to absorb sound. You might be thinking, “Robin, isn’t that the same …
Voice-over has transitioned in a lot of ways over the years. One of the best ways is being able to work from home and having a home studio. The home studio is pretty industry standard at this point – clients …
Those of you who know me are already aware of this (and greetings to those of you who I’ve not yet met): I describe myself as a “Sparkly Unicorn Who Runs A Think Tank.” What this means to me is …
This week’s post is all about your home studio and some tips and tricks to help you get things running more smoothly and efficiently. Home studios tend to come in two configurations: Those where you edit at the mic Those …
Sometimes you listen back to a recording and it sounds like a bowl of Rice Krispies – full of snaps, crackles, and pops. In this post, we’ll take a look at common recording noises and how to fix them. Let’s …
The question comes up often: “Should I edit out my breaths in my voice-over work?” Again, the standard answer for almost all things voice-over applies: it depends. And again, Rule Number One is, “If the client says do, do. If …