The Pro Audio Suite

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.    The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from RØDE microphones. We would like to thank them for their involvement with our show, and their generosity. You can see the complete list of their gear here .  ...

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, (with the assistance of the great Bobby Owsinski ) 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...   The Pro Audio S...

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...

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.   The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from RØDE microphones. We would...

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?   The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from RØDE microphones. We would like to thank them for their involvement with our show, and t...

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 possibili...

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...

He's voiced the trailers for big-screen blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Braveheart, GoldenEye, The Lost World, Schindler's List, Independence Day, G.I. Jane, The Peacemaker, Tomorrow Never Dies, The Edge, Deep Impact, Snake Eyes, Small Soldiers, The World is Not Enough and hundreds more. And this week he's featuring on our humble program. Nick Tate is an Aussie actor who found that working behind...

Robbo got his hands on the Ozone 9 plugin from Izotope this week and has been playing with some of its features. Plus we discuss a few conventions around loudness.. The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from RØDE microphones. We would like to thank them for their involvement with our show, and their generosity. You can see the complete list of their gear here .   Thanks also go to...

Carson Beck , and Beau Stephenson are two hard-working Voices out of LA. Hot on the heels of their input last episode, we dive into their backgrounds, studio setups and views on the audio industry in general., along with a look at Luna and a lively chat about processing voice-overs for delivery...   The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from RØDE microphones. We would like to than...

I gotta hand it to George, this one was his idea and it's a cracker episode. We invited two mad keen Apollo users onto the show to discuss the in's and outs (see what I did there) of the entire range of UA revered interfaces.    Thanks go to Carson Beck , and Beau Stephenson for their input on this one, The guys are glued on Apollo lovers and their insights were invaluable. Look out for a full-on...

After AP read a Facebook post regarding a client of a US radio station recording their commercial on an iPhone and sending it to the station to go to air, we convened a panel of Radio's big guns along with our regular "know it alls" to debate whether anything recorded on a phone and in a random environment should be deemed "air quality".  Thanks go to imaging guns Adam and Tom from Imaging Bluepri...

Just like the speakers themselves, you don't want to be blowing your budget on overpriced, or oversized speakers for your home studio. So how do you know how much you should be spending, and what size is right for your space and needs? In this episode, we share some experiences with the monitors we are running and talk about some high end and lower end options along with a few stops in between. So...

On this episode, we talk with Jeff Silverman about 3D binaural audio and the song 'The Wall Will Fall' by Rick Springfield. Jeff has worked with Rick for the last 46 years and was asked to mix a 3D version of the song with all proceeds from the sale of the stereo and 3D Binaural mix being donated to FeedingAmerica.org. / @feedingamerica. 3D binaural is for headphones only, so plug them in for this...

A couple of questions to answer this week that came through on our website. You'll also find us on the web at theproaudiosuite.com The Pro Audio Suite Podcast copyright George Whittam, Andrew Peters, Robert Marshall & Darren Robertson.   The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from Rode microphones. We would like to thank them for their involvement with our show, and their generosit...

AP's beloved "Big Knob" blew up this week and he's been trying out a bunch of replacements. But do you actually NEED a monitor controller in a Voice Over Studio? And if y so, do you need to spend a months pay to get one? It's an episode well worth turning up (see what I did there??), and as usual, there's a bunch of other tips and secrets divulged along the way... You'll also find us on the web at...

This week's discussion came from an article posted questioning whether it was best to spend money on your recording environment (Acoustic Treatment etc) or just spend on some great noise reduction tools and worry about the artifacts after recording. Robbo and Robert put their perspective on it from an Audio Engineer's point of view, George has his own angle on it as the designer of many a great ro...

Source Connect, now the lifeline for most home studios. Whilst it's mostly simple to set up, there are a few snags that even the most seasoned audio professional can run into.  In this episode, we explore the myths of port mapping and static IP addresses so you can guarantee your client the most stable connection Don't f orget to like our facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd...

You know the feeling. You're feeling sluggish, you're on autopilot, just going through the motions trying to "get it done", and now that big audition you've been working towards drops into your inbox. Urrggghh What if there was a better way? What if when that audition arrived you were feeling fresh, invigorated and ready to really get creative, and do your best work. Well, that's exactly what this...

In-ear monitoring has been a common thread through many of our quick bites over the past few weeks, so this week we figured we'd deep dive into the subject. What are they? What's good about them? What are the drawbacks? Should you use them as a reference or purely for monitoring? Hopefully, we'll equip you with a little more knowledge of what they might do for you... Don't f orget to like our Face...

Tom and Adam are the directors and Audio Force behind CHR Imaging service "Imaging Blueprint". Together they create unique and powerful work parts for Radio Stations around the planet.  In this weeks episode, we get inside their heads and dive into the way they work, the processes they go through to create their unique sound.  Voice Talent or Audio Producer there is lesson galore in here... Don't...