[Hidden-tech] best equipment for home voiceover studio

[Matt Lampiasi]

Betty
This is a pretty neat new thing that may appeal if you don't have a 
preamp/DI or other way to get a high quality input into the computer:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Blue-Icicle-XLR-to-USB-Mic-Converter-Mic-Preamp-105315832-i1427196.gc
this company makes very nice mics.

I like the presonus products, they have nice little di boxes with nice 
preamps for a xlr type mic that Rick mentions.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/PreSonus-Audiobox-USB-Recording-Package-243008-i1394696.gc

(but i'd go with one of their firewire ports if your computer has firewire)

http://www.guitarcenter.com/PreSonus-FireBox-24-bit-96kHz-FireWire-Recording-System-103023966-i1125347.gc
or the kit:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/PreSonus-FireBox-Studio-Package-247106-i1126300.gc
(but you might do better getting a better microphone than what comes in 
those packages,  and get microphone advise from someone like Rick , this 
is just hobby stuff to me)

dont forget ;)  you can get all this stuff locally at downtown sounds or 
similar. they can answer these type questions too. ask for jim. but get 
other opinions too theres endless ways and options.

also with a local store you can try out various mics , record them, see 
what sounds good for your partricular voice a Rick said, ive done this 
with downtown sounds with various mics.


Rikk Desgres wrote:
>
> 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. I'd 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. You'll need someplace quiet 
> and with little reflections. If you record VO in your bathroom you'll 
> get reflections (reverb) and it won't 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 to get
>     more established before I set up my own studio but that may be
>     just around the corner so I'd like to start learning about the
>     equipment now.  If anyone hires voice talent and needs a warm,
>     authoritative yet friendly, professional, persuasive voice, I'm
>     your woman!  Please contact me for my demo reels.  For a sample,
>     go to Amy Zuckerman's web site for her book 2030: A Day in the
>     Life of Tomorrow's Kids and go to "Click here to hear about 2030."
>      Thanks!   
>     Betty Lewis Schwartz
>     blewisvoice at gmail.com
>      
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