The Pro Audio Suite

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 Audio's software version of this studio masterpiece stack up against the real thing? We aimed to find out!!! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both...

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 you should think about! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them u...

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 stand or movement caused by sound waves.  When Robert discovered one that seemed to be a "hard" mount, we were intrigued, and a deep dive into shock mounts followed...   A big sho...

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 shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if...

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 about. What is it? Find out here... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner...

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't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a favor and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George,...

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 sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market...

Hi pass filters have their place and can be useful when there's a need, but not all filters are made the same. When should you use them, and when should you stay away? A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a f...

We got a listener question this week. David Gadow asked about his Pre. Should he keep it, get rid of it or... Blow it up!! Hopefully, we helped him make the right call for him! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit,...

Like them or loathe them, Zoom sessions are more than likely here to stay if you have any sort of home studio. So the question becomes when you do your session, should you start your camera too? After all, it's your home, surely you deserve some privacy.  A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner wit...

Source-Nexus Pro is an audio application router for AAX, VST and Audio Units hosts: Record remote voiceover from Source-Connect directly in Final Cut or Media Composer, playback iTunes to Pro Tools, patch Pro Tools to and from Nuendo, Logic, Reaper and more. All at the same time! The possibilities are endless as it opens an entirely new world for application integration with Pro audio users and th...

Robbo recently received a pair of Austrian Audio HiX65 open-back headphones. While he wasn't convinced at first he's now a convert to mixing (or at least checking a mix) in an enclosed environment. In this episode we discuss the possible pit falls and overwhelming positives that can come from using headphones for at least part of your mix.. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri B...

We've all been there! The first time you have to put together a collection of your reads to come up with the mythical demo!! What's more important? Read or Quality? Should you pay someone to do it for you? What about the order of reads? Does that matter? In this episode Robbo, AP, George and Robert dive in and give you their unique perspectives on the best way to get the right results... A big sho...

We've all been there! The first time you have to put together a collection of your reads to come up with the mythical demo!! What's more important? Read or Quality? Should you pay someone to do it for you? What about the order of reads? Does that matter? In this episode Robbo, AP, George and Robert dive in and give you their unique perspectives on the best way to get the right results... A big sho...

Broken Chord composes and designs music and sound for theatre, film, and dance. If you've ever wondered how audio works behind the scenes of a major on-stage production, this is for you! A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some...

A little silly, but AP wondered if there was a "uniform" for voice artists. We all got on the bandwagon and well... If you know and love the show, you'll know where this is going... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new...

In a studio situation, about 50% relative humidity is considered ideal for gear and instruments and comfortable for humans. 40% relative humidity is ideal for storing magnetic tapes. But how do you maintain that in a small home studio? And what about dust? It's the nemesis of ALL gear, computers, Pre's, you name it. So what can you do about that, whilst maintaining a space that's as quiet as possi...

Following the closure of the AKG offices in Vienna, a bunch of Ex-Employees set out to create something new, challenging, and respectful to their heritage, and Austrian Audio was born. They may be relatively new, but the skill, knowledge, and tradition live on at Austrian Audio, backed by over 350 years of cumulative engineering experience. The product is quite simply stunning, and this week we un...

Graphics cards have unrivalled computing power, networkability and scalability that has, until now, been a pipe dream for audio applications. However, a groundbreaking new company in the Audio Processing lane has managed to harness its power, and accelerate audio manipulation for audio producers, voice over artists and music producers alike, without the need for expensive, walled-garden DSP hardwa...

Getting the best out of your room should be your priority no matter where you land on the Voice Over Tree. However the price of professional help can be prohibitive, so what can you do for just a few bucks that will drastically change up the quality of the recordings you're delivering? Here's the picture of AP's "outer booth" we talk about! A big shout out to our sponsors Tri Booth. As a part of t...

We got a question from a listener that was so 'left field' we felt challenged to answer it! A big shout out to our sponsors Tri Booth. As a part of their generous support of our show, they're offering $200 off a brand new booth when you use the code PAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/   We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able...

There are a few things that we've had our eye on for a while. This week we take 'em for a road test... AP's in the Tri Booth in Byron Bay, Robbo has a hold of the New Presonus Go (their answer to Rode's AI1), Robert has his hands on a Rodecaster, and George... well... you'll have to listen to find out! A big shout out to our sponsors Tri Booth. As a part of their generous support of our show, they...

WAVES have made a big move into the Noise Reduction market with two new products, Clarity VX and Clarity VX Pro.  AEx Radio buddy of Robbo & AP and Friend of the show Michael Pearson Adams (better known as Gomez), joins us to geek out over the AI that's gone into the software, talk about its features and breakdown the difference between the two versions. A big shout out to our sponsors Tri Booth....

The RD4 from Centrance is a new Portable Mixer, Recorder and USB-C Audio Interface for Voice over and other recordings. George got his hands on one to review, and we put it through its paces...   A big shout out to our sponsors Tri Booth. As a part of their generous support of our show, they're offering $200 off a brand new booth when you use the code PAP200. So get onto their website now and secu...

Zoom has released the F3, a 2 channel recorder aimed at the videographer or VO artist who are required to record things with a large dynamic range. It also implies that setting correct levels is a thing of the past... But Robert has a few issues, surprise surprise, but what's the consensus? See what you think here.. https://australianmusician.com.au/zoom-f3-professional-field-recorder/ A big shout...