The Pro Audio Suite

There is a quote from Hunter S. Thompson that says...  “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” You could argue he was actually taking a look back at 202, so this week, and to wrap up the y...

In this weeks episode, we investigate the voice synthesis software that is already out there. How are they generating these voices? Is voice farming really a thing? Who can you trust, and where can you turn if you believe you're being ripped off? Bobby Owsinski joins us for this peek into the future (which is already here). But are we ready for it legally and ethically?

It's Murphy's Law. You've got the big session (voice-over or STudio) and you go to boot up/set up and something doesn't work. Or worse still, you finish the job, and your hard drive packs it in... What's your plan B? In this week's quick bite, we discuss the myriad of ways you can protect your most valuable asset... YOUR WORK... Don't lose that job because something chose the exact moment you were...

Source-RTL ia an application that allows for remote Voice Recording to picture. This in itself is nothing new, but when you consider that the Talents end requires nothing more than a Source Connect connection, and a computer screen, the innovations become more obvious. In this episode, Rober Marshall details how it works, and runs through both the Voice Talent and Engineers workflows. If you're an...

When we finished our chat with Des last week we were talking off-air about great broadcast mics. And the Sure SM7b raised its head. Des is a huge fan, so we figured while we had him we would record a quick bit on this versatile mic. What we got was an in-depth look at why Des loves this mic (and rightfully so) and as is our usual way, we strayed onto the topic of digital radio, and how to tune a r...

When you talk about pedigree, Des De Cean is the antipathies when it comes to building Radio studios... So when we wanted to do a show on Room ratios, and building challenging rooms in general, where did we turn? Where else...

Colin Day is a UK Audio Engineer, and (along with his wife) a successful VO artist. This week we received a question from Colin asking about recording and processing female voice overs.  So considering we still had Gomez from WAVES on the line, we thought what better time to cover off the topic...

Steve Balbi has been in the music biz for a long time and played at the highest level. Success in his homeland of Australia with 80s juggernaut "Noiseworks", international success with "The Electric Hippies", and now a new solo album that he recorded in his bedroom. All this led us to Steve, and given the fact he's just completed the build of his first home studio, we had to catch up and talk abou...

Gomez (AKA Michael Pearson-Adams or MPA) is the Director of Training and Development at Waves. An old friend of Robbo's (And The Show) he's given us the first look at Waves latest offering. And it's an episode that turns into a WAVES Masterclass on some of their biggest and most popular sellers. With the entire panel wading in with their favourites and some inside scoops on uses and setups, you're...

What's the best practice when it comes to delivering your completed audio. What levels? ANd what delivery platform. We're joined by Brisvegas Voice Over veteran Sharyn Doolan as we dive into the subject, and come up with some fairly unanimous findings...

The SSL 2 is here, and AP couldn't resist the temptation to get his hands on one. In this episode, we dive deep into SSL's foray into USB interfaces. And in our ears anyway, it's a winner.

It's out, and it comes with a bunch of "sexy" updates. In this episode, George, Robbo and Andrew talk through the new stuff that's gonna rock your world. Don't miss out, and download it now!!

We love your feedback on the show itself, and comments and questions you send us through Facebook and the website. So whilst we have answered most of these privately, we figured if there's one person asking the question, law of averages says there's a bunch more out there who have the same question, so we figured we'd answer them on the show. Thanks to all those who have been in touch, we love hea...

It's a skill no matter what side of the glass you are on Directing (or taking direction) is something you need to work at. In this quick bite, we get into the nitty-gritty of it. 

If I told you Alistair Lee loves to drive cars, rebuild engines, play a number of different instruments, and turn his own home studio with a client list that would be the envy of most, you'd probably have a picture in your head of a wildly successful guy, living life to the full! And you'd be, right! But would you believe he's blind? Well he is and in this episode, we dig deep into his background,...

If I told you Alistair Lee loves to drive cars, rebuild engines, play a number of different instruments, and turn his own home studio with a client list that would be the envy of most, you'd probably have a picture in your head of a wildly successful guy, living life to the full! And you'd be, right! But would you believe he's blind? Well he is and in this episode, we dig deep into his background,...

Bobby Owsinski is an American audio engineer, producer, musician, public speaker and author based in Los Angeles, California.  His books include the Recording Engineer's Handbook, The Studio Builders Handbook, deconstructed hits and many others. This week he joins us to talk about all things audio. From bit rates to recording chains and moe. It's a fascinating chat that will have you taking page a...

The U87. No doubt it's a great Mic, but why do some agents and clients insist that talent get one for their home studio setup. There are many variables that can affect its performance, and in this episode, we debunk some myths and attempt to provide some sort of answer as to WHY some people believe this is the ONLY real VO mic...

In part two of our interview, we discuss the changes that have happened over the last 30 years, AI, home studios, opinion v science, demos, the BS factor and what the business may look like post-Covid.

In this episode, we are joined by one of the most experienced voice over casting directors Mary Lynn Wissner. Mary Lynn’s career started as an actor working on camera but soon shifted to an agency working with the legendary Don Pitts. 30 years ago almost to the day, Mary Lynn set up her own business ‘Voices Voice Casting’ which soon became the go-to for many major clients in commercial, film and a...

Not quite a "Desert Island Mic" episode/ We take a look at Mics in each category, Large/Small Diaphram, Condenser Ribbon, and Shotgun, and pick our favorites. If you're just setting up your home studio, or are thinking about having a cull of some of the Mics on your shelves, this is a not to be missed episode.

Like it or not, AI voices are here to stay, and we're only just seeing the beginning of their potential. But what will be the initial impact of these services as word begins to spread of their existence? And who will possibly even benefit from them?

Engineered and manufactured in Austria, The OC818 is Austrian Audio’s premier, professional, large-diaphragm microphone. Its high sensitivity, low self-noise, and ability to handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPLs make it the most advanced microphone for studio, broadcast, and live applications.  AP goy his hands on one and in this episode we test it out and play with the endless possibil...

Jeff Berlin started a career in radio by patching cassette machines into each other and recording fake interviews with his teachers at school. Next, he was recording weekly specials on the Big Y’s store PA system. He started in radio as a rock DJ on WAAF but spent more time in the production studio than the air studio. He then went to Kiss 108 in Boston where he spent a couple of decades pioneerin...

Nick Tate is an Aussie actor who found that working behind the camera can be just as rewarding as being in front of it. With a bunch of screen credits to his name, Nick has also clearly become one of the giants of the Movie Trailer industry.