A good beginner's guide to getting the right dj decks, including what to look for in pitch control and suggestions of a few decent makes and models... read more »
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This video is a step by step, from beginning to end, tutorial that covers everything from downloading the software to setting up MP3 exporting, all with a focus on what us VO people need to accomplish. If you're interested in setting up some software to keep yourself in shape, or to start recordin read more »
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There are some ad agencies that are really good at giving voice over clients a copy of the commercials they record. In this digital age, the copy usually comes in the form of a DVD. When the actor wants to put together a demo, it can be difficult to pull the audio off of a DVD to mix into a demo. read more »
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As many of you probably experience and feel yourselves, i am sick to death of my new tracks being leaked onto file sharing forums or between mp3 kiddies over msn before the track has even been pressed / signed. To make matters worse the source of these leaks is someone i'm trusting with promo's o read more »
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Some crazy ideas here! Never would have thought of them, not too sure if I every will try but it's good to think outside the box.

VideoHelper, a sound production house, has a new library of sounds they call “narrative sound design,” a combination of “experimental” sound designs. You may have al read more »
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This is an important step in setting up your DAW, and many musicians new to digital hardware may not be aware of its significance. When you attach a sound card (audio interface) to your computer, you will have the option of setting buffer sizes, which will directly affect the latency... read more »
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Creating a “quick mix” is a very helpful thing to do before even thinking about the final mix. Nice balance between the instruments and the vocals, and some EQ, compression and reverb if necessary. This is a great way to come up with something to show your client as a preview. Also, if you’ve alrea read more »
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From the article:

No “rules,” just “rule”

Indeed, most so-called “rules of mixing” are no more than guidelines. For example, “boost EQ in wide bands,” and “use a slower attack when compressing drums.” Both are great tips, but hardly true in all situations.

However, one overarching principl read more »
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Some very simple steps for novice home recorders to help clean up voice over auditions. read more »
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I good article on avoiding nasty inter-sample peaks (caused by converting the digital format to analog) that always aren't detected by some software. read more »
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