[Hidden-tech] best equipment for home voiceover studio

[Rikk Desgres]

Betty, 

The first thing you will need is a good microphone. Which is the best? Well
there is no one best, it all depends on your voice. Good mics can run you a
few hundred to a thousands of bucks. Audio Technica makes some entry level
VO mics. Sony also makes a low priced broadcast mic. You may not need a
Neumann right now.

Second you are going to need a pre-amp or io box with a pre-amp. Just
plugging in a mic to your computer will not get you hi fidelity sound. The
pre-amp in your computer costs $0.10 and sounds like it. I¹d look at the
Digidesign M box or equivalent.

Lastly you will need software that you can record and edit. While Audacity
is not a bad piece of software, you might be something with your io box. The
aforementioned M Box will come with Pro Tools for instance.

I did not mention WHERE to record your VO. You¹ll need someplace quiet and
with little reflections. If you record VO in your bathroom you¹ll get
reflections (reverb) and it won¹t sound very nice. You can get small VO
booths where you stick your head around some foam and it will cut room
reflections.


If you want to talk about it feel free to give me a call.

Rikk



On 7/20/09 8:50 AM, "Betty Schwartz" <betty.schwartz2 at verizon.net> wrote:

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> I am launching a voiceover business and would like recommendations for
> equipping a home recording studio.  My immediate need is for a good microphone
> and anything else I need for quality auditions as I am being asked to audition
> from home.  I have the Audacity software program I am now learning to use.  I
> am currently using the studio of my voice coach to record jobs. I would like
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