Episodes

Jan. 16, 2023

Why you shouldn't throw away your ISDN...

OK, so it's redundant technology, right? That ISDN box that served you so well for all those years is now just a door stop or boat anchor. Well, that's not EXACTLY true. Here's why... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austria…
Jan. 9, 2023

The Perfect VO Interface

What if you could create the perfect interface for VO artists? What would it have? What wouldn't it have? And what would it look like? This week George, Robert, AP, and Robbo discuss the possibilities... A big shout out to...
Dec. 23, 2022

Røde's New USB+ Mic

Is it a Studio Mic?
Dec. 6, 2022

Austrian Audio Mic Shootout OC16 v OC18 v OC818 Compared

Yep, they're a sponsor of this podcast! Let me get that out of the way first off. BUT... They are also making some of the most groundbreaking (and in my humble opinion) some of the best Microphones and Headphones on the mark…
Nov. 29, 2022

The ZOOM Alternative - and its soooo much better

As an Audio Engineer, I'm constantly puzzled as to why ZOOM has any place in the recording process. Crap sound, no chance of ever syncing pictures with audio, and to top it off they expect me to pay a premium for a lousy ser…
Nov. 21, 2022

NT1 v NTG 5

We had a letter from a listener asking about recording Audio Books and our thoughts on using an NTG 5 v an AT 1. Having had vast experience with both, the guys took a deep dive into the why's and wherefore's of both... A big…
Nov. 14, 2022

Source Connect on a 5G/4G Connection

Whilst it's true you can't use source connect on your 4 or 5G device, it seems you CAN still use a hotspot to use the same networks for your source connect session. When we spoke with Richie from Studious the other week abou…
Nov. 8, 2022

Setting up your Apollo to work with Zoom for Voice Over Sessions...

One is possibly one of the most used studio interfaces on the planet. The other is strangely one of the most popular ways to connect to record Professional voiceovers outside of Hollywood. The problem is getting them to play…
Nov. 3, 2022

The Studio Saga... A Happy Conclusion

When it all goes right!
Oct. 26, 2022

When it all goes wrong...

When it's time to go Mac Pt 2
Oct. 17, 2022

When it's time to go Mac

AP has taken the plunge and is planning on swapping out his PC for a Mac, opening up a massive can of worms! We discuss the implications.. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies a…
Oct. 10, 2022

Metering and Delivery Levels

What's the best way to measure the level of your audio? Is there a better metering standard to use over others? What sort of level should your audio be delivered at? The lads discuss all this and more in detail.. A big shout…
Oct. 4, 2022

Capsules - Nylon v Brass

AKG used a brass capsule in their famous c414, but later turned to nylon as their prefered material, whilst today Austrian Audio are using brass in their capsules. So which sounds better, the team did their darndest to compa…
Sept. 26, 2022

IOS for recording? Why not?

IOS is the operating system for Apple smartphones and iPads. More and more consumer demand is pushing audio developers to come up with Apps that allow them to record on these devices. But many are resisting. Why? A big shout…
Sept. 19, 2022

The VO Social

So turns out (imagine that) that we're not the only Voice Over centric Podcast on the planet.  When we got an email from Leah and Nic at the VO social podcast out of the UK, asking if we'd be interested in a crossover episod…
Sept. 13, 2022

When the client wants to be the engineer...

We've all had those sessions. You know, the ones where the client not only wants to direct the reads but also tell you how to use not only your voice but the mic and your gear as well.  Thing is, if there's an Engineer in th…
Sept. 6, 2022

The Auralex Max Wall - Value For Money?

The Auralex website says that the MAX-Wall™ "is a portable, acoustic treatment system with excellent broadband absorption, and a fairly high degree of isolation, by virtue of the thickness and density of the panels.  Its NRC…
Aug. 29, 2022

Avalon VT737 v Its UA Equivalent

At around $4000 USD, the Avalon VT737 promises "a new standard to high-end audio, taking your sound to places you never thought possible and giving you precise creative control". But do you need the box? How does Universal A…
Aug. 22, 2022

Mic Stands... There IS a difference!!!

When you think about Mic stands, you probably think "ahhh what's the difference!", in fact, nothing could be further from the truth! Inspired by our chat last week about SHock Mounts,  we take a look at Mic Stands, and what …
Aug. 15, 2022

Shock Mounts

A microphone shock mount isolates a microphone from mechanically transmitted noise. The system is very simple: a shock mount (usually an elastic suspension device) absorbs the shock of physical movement of the microphone sta…
Aug. 8, 2022

Creating The PERFECT Audition

Using our experience from all sides of the mic and Studio we outline the PERFECT way to approach your next Audition. From the read to processing and deliverables. If you want to win more work, don't miss this one... A big sh…
Aug. 1, 2022

The One Thing No One Talks When About Treating Your Room

Room Size, The AMOUNT of attenuation, Mic Location, Room Location and all the other stuff you think about when building a voice booth is important, but when doing the math, there is ONE part of the equation we often forget a…
July 25, 2022

VO On the Go...

On the road recording and a little bit of advice when dealing with a Zoom session thrown in!! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn…
July 20, 2022

VOBS Simoulcast

When George's record days clashed for both VOBS and The Pro Audio Suite we decided "what the hell, let's do em together!". The result is a whole lotta fun, along with the usual great takeaways.  A big shout out to our sponso…