The Pro Audio Suite

We've been inundated with desperate VO talent looking to get set up to work from home during this outbreak. They either haven't had a setup till now or have only used it for audition and demo purposes, and now want something more professional (but on a budget).   In this episode, Robbo and Andrew explore the possibilities and give you a head start in setting up a professional yet cost-effective st...

The race to get home studios connected over the web is on for some voice actors. It seems that soon the ONLY work available will be online, requiring some sort of remote Connection. By far the most professional, and widely used is Source Connect, and it just so happens that one of the men responsible for its existence is also a member of our team.  In this quick bite, Robert Marshall gives a begin...

As the world literally goes into lockdown to try and sidestep the effects of Covid 19 (Coronavirus), STudio Sessions are changing the way our industry operates. In this special episode, we take a look at what's going on, and the state of play when it comes to keeping the doors open! Don't f orget to like our Facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd like us to answer, post it the...

OK, here it is. Long promised and long-awaited. The ultimate voice-over microphone shootout.  The Sennheiser 416 has for decades been the go-to mic for studios recording voice over. Originally designed for location recording, it's "Cut Through" has been its trademark on VoiceOver recordings and made it the "Go To Mic" for many. However, it's pricepoint has put it out of reach for some home studio...

Not everyone is mixing a Grammy award-winning masterpiece in their home studio. Perhaps you just want to be able to record a half-decent audition, or some may want to be able to record a voice over but don't want to go to the expense of a full-blown studio. Then there are those who see it as an "all-in" decision. So what is the best value set up, and what should you spend your money on, and what's...

Not everyone is mixing a Grammy award-winning masterpiece in their studio. Perhaps you just want to be able to record a half-decent audition, or some may want to be able to record a voice over but don't want to go to the expense of a full-blown studio. Then there are those who see it as an "all-in" decision. So what is the best value set up, and what should you spend your money on, and what's not...

Two time Emmy winner Lars Deutsch was born into a non-musical family and was astounded when he discovered that a guitar needs tuning. From there, he went from heavy metal guitarist to singer, to songwriter, to a Masters in classical composition, to international performances of his classical works, to lecturing in composition and audio production. Today he is a composer, sound designer, ADR record...

Hot on the heels of our NAMM special last week, we catch up with the latest news from some of our favorite products. Pro Tools Folders is the big news, but is it the "latest and greatest" that Avid is making it out to be? We also talk Mics, preamps and connectivity. Don't f orget to like our facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd like us to answer, post it there and we will an...

Marice Tobias is an Award-Winning Director and Performance coach, also known as "the Voice Whisperer". In this week's episode, we talk to her about the ins and outs of casting, her thoughts on how to stand out from the crowd when casting, and everything in between. Don't f orget to like our Facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd like us to answer, post it there and we will ans...

NAMM was held last week, and George was there. In this week's Quick Bite we chat about the sights sounds (but thankfully not the smells) of Namm 2020. Don't f orget to like our facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd like us to answer, post it there and we will answer it as best we can. You'll also find us on the web at theproaudiosuite.com The Pro Audio Suite Podcast copyright...

No matter which side of the glass you work on, there's one thing you can't do without... Your Hearing. In this quick bite, Robbo, Andrew, and Robert answer a listener question regarding hearing and answer a few basic questions about a very serious OH & S issue. Don't f orget to like our facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd like us to answer, post it there and we will answer...

Zijit is the brainchild of Sharyn Doolan. Zijit it's 'Shazam' for the Creative Industry. It's an app that recognises your work. You could be discovered 3 years from now, because of a project you worked on last week.  Basically think IMDB but for the advertising industry. Every spot, every piece of creative linked to a database containing every person that worked on it, the music used and who compo...

Auditioning. That process that you have to get right if you ever expect to make a name in the voice-over industry. This week, Robbo, Andrew, and George take a look at the Audition process. Robbo gives his thoughts on what a casting agent might be looking for ina an Audition recording, Andrew tells a rather embarrassing story about his Audition call for one of the biggest franchises in entertainmen...

Auditioning. That process that you have to get right if you ever expect to make a name in the voice-over industry. This week, Robbo, Andrew, and George take a look at the Audition process. Robbo gives his thoughts on what a casting agent might be looking for ina an Audition recording, Andrew tells a rather embarrassing story about his Audition call for one of the biggest franchises in entertainmen...

TwistedWave is a browser, osx or ios-based audio editor. You can use it to record or edit any audio file, and its the weapon of choice for many of Voice Over's biggest names.  In this week's episode, George has a fanboy moment when we catch up with the creator of his favourite DAW. Thomas Thiriez created twisted wave and still runs it as a one-man show today. In this episode, he gives us a run-thr...

In-ear, over-ear, 1 Driver, 2 Drivers, noise-cancelling?? The Headphone choices are endless and NOW throw into the mix Australian Company Nuraphone, who have combined in-ear and over-ear, along with software that claims to adjust the frequency response to your own ear and its idiosyncrasies. George has just bought himself a pair and in this episode, we dive into their effectiveness and discuss the...

It's Xmas, and the team from the Pro Audio Suite have been on the receiving end of some very nice good wishes from Rode. George, AP, Robbo and Robert unwrap their presents and compare the treats inside... Merry Christmas to all our Subscribers and regular listeners. We appreciate your support in this our first full year, and look forward t bringing you the latest in Home Studio and VoiceOver techn...

Microphones, the one piece of STudio equipment you can't be without, whether you're a Studio Engineer or a Home-based voice artist. In this Quick Bite, AP, George and Robert take a walk through some of the choices out there that you may not have considered (or even heard about). Don't f orget to like our facebook page  and if you have a question of your own you'd like us to answer, post it there a...

Brave is a free and open-source web browser developed by Brave Software, Inc. based on the Chromium web browser. The browser blocks ads and website trackers. It is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. In this episode, we take a quick look at the future of this software that promises faster browsing, no ads and no invasion of your privacy.  For Audiophiles this could affec...

Editing Voice is one of those things that looks easy but can sometimes throw up its own complexities that have you scratching your head and wondering "why does that sound so bad". In this episode Robbo, Andrew and Robert take a look at some of the common mistakes people make when editing, discuss the ideal way to make certain edits, and throw a bunch of tips your way to have you editing like a pro...

These days editing your voice recordings is commonplace for voice talent who have their own studio. But if you are not completing the edit, how much should you take out of your recording? There's obvious stuff like the trip from the control room to the booth (if that's a thing for you) or coughs, phone calls and the like. But what about content? In this quick bite, Robbo and AP discuss the ins and...

Brian Schmidt is one of the true pioneers of the game audio industry. The 2008 recipient of the Game Audio Network Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award, and 2017 inductee into the Pinball Expo Hall of Fame, Brian has been creating game music, sounds and cutting edge technology for more than 30 years. With a credit list of over 140 games and a client list including Electronic Arts, Zynga, Microsoft,...

The TRI-BOOTH is a portable, customizable and fully-enclosed recording environment created by voiceover veteran and educator, Rick Wasserman and voiceover "Engineer to the Stars", and Pro Audio Suite panellist George "The Tech" Whittam. In this week's quick bite, we discuss the idea behind this revolutionary product, how it works and it's uses and put it through its paces ina VERY live room. If yo...

Corey Dissin, The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Content and long-time broadcast production executive, is a voice talent authority and social media influencer who has impacted over 100,000 unique voiceover projects over the last 25 years. In this week's episode, George, Andrew and Corey discuss life in a busy studio (you won't believe how many spots a month they produce), the do's and don'ts o...

Imposter syndrome  can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. ' Imposters ' suffer from chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external proof of their competence. In this week's quick bite, we discuss our own experience with I.S., some of the ways we deal with it and chat about some of...