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Voices.com The article is live and waiting for your comments :) Happy Friday, everyone.

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These are just some of the many things that can irk producers and recording engineers... and make them question your professionalism as a voice over artist.
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Voices.com The article with tips from 3 recording engineers was really helpful for many people. The question now is: "How do you find the sweet spot on a microphone?" If you have the answer, comment here and get involved in your voice over community :)

Fri at 7:22am
River Dain Kanoff
River Dain Kanoff
If your mic is not a condenser and/or you don't have a pop screen, try talking slightly off to the side of the mic to avoid puffs, plosives and siblance from words that start with the letter P, T or S.
Fri at 7:27am
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Thanks, River!
Fri at 9:52am
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Voices.com Engineers: What are you top pet peeves when working with talent in the recording studio? Comment and get a mention on our blog!

Thu at 8:17am
Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
DJ: dude I cant hear myself in my cans - Engineer: Plug in your headphones - DJ: Duuuuuuuuuuuude!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!
Thu at 9:07am
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That's pretty funny, Sean. Thanks for sharing!
Thu at 10:10am
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Sean, do you mind if I move your joke to the VOX Daily article about engineer pet peeves and post it as a comment?
Fri at 9:17am
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Voices.com Working on today's VOX Daily article about the audio signal chain. Hope you find it useful!

November 18 at 3:44pm
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Voices.com The voice over in this video (linked in the article) was recorded by a Voices.com talent. Ken Westin sent us an email directing us to this article with a nice plug for Voices.com!

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I’m an advisor for GadgetTrak and their founder, Ken Westin, recently showed me a video he produced for the grand total of $250 if you don’t count the cost of the FinalCut software ($250) and Flip HD camera ($200). ...
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Voices.com What do you think? Are pro or anti dairy when it comes to preparing to record voice overs?

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Perhaps you save ice cream, cheese, yogurt, or chocolate milk until your work day is done to reward yourself and indulge...
Ed Cowden
Ed Cowden
It's a false alternative, really - dairy is neither friend nor foe. Sure, some folks generate a lot of mucus from drinking/eating dairy, but brushing your teeth and tongue, as well as chowing down a Granny Smith apple will eliminate most, if not all problems associated with dairy. It's good practice to always have a toothbrush and apple handy, anyway.
Yesterday at 2:52am
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Voices.com For those of you eager to hear the most recent Voice Over Experts podcast, this one's for you! http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/2009/11/voice_over_experts_episode_106.html

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Join Voice Over Expert Debbie Munro in her lecture, "Men VS Women: Making the Ugly Face." Debbie reasons that women could be booking more animation and character voice acting gigs if they would only take more risks and push aside the fear of looking silly. ...
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Voices.com Are you avoiding dairy products right now to keep your pipes at peak performance? Let me know and I'll include you and your comments in my article at VOX Daily!

November 17 at 11:12am
Teflon Johnny Scarpelli
Teflon Johnny Scarpelli
Yessir... not even soy, that's thick. I drink rice milk and minimal soda. --- Johnny Crescitelli
November 17 at 11:29am
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Thanks, Johnny!
November 17 at 12:04pm
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Voices.com For those interested in learning more about preamps, check this out: http://blogs.voices.com/thebiz/2007/12/the_audio_recording_signal_chain_preamps.html

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A microphone preamp is a device used to amplify the voltage taken from a microphone to a higher, more usable level. Most microphones must be used in conjunction with a microphone preamp to function properly.
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Voices.com What's your favorite part of the signal chain?

November 17 at 8:11am
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Voices.com Do you know what it takes to please clients and get the gig? Check this out! http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2009/11/7_ways_to_please_clients.html

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I spoke with a long-time client of ours on Thursday who had shared some of their thoughts about what voice talent could be doing to positively catch the eyes and ears of a customer in an audition situation.
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Voices.com VIDEO: Improving Vocal Delivery of Printed Texts http://tmogul.com/fb/-yh6j

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Voices.com Learn more about the teleseminars we'll be doing this December. Don't miss out!

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In response to numerous requests over the years that Voices.com offer some form of live training for talent, we've decided to give teleseminars a go! The goal is to make your experience at Voices.com the ...
Dave Brannen
Dave Brannen
Anything to improve one's career is very welcomed. And like attorneys and doctors, any a myraid of those in other professions, we can always use more info and training.
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November 14 at 4:45pm
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You're welcome :)
November 17 at 9:13am
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Voices.com is launching a teleseminar series free for our Premium and Platinum members this December. We're really looking forward to it!

November 13 at 10:08am
Herb Merriweather
Herb Merriweather
I LOVE it...This is yet another reason why Voices.com is the premier VO marketplace. They truly try to empower any and all to succeed.
November 13 at 11:43am
Tom Conklin
Tom Conklin
Great Idea!
November 13 at 8:22pm
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Voices.com Hey honey, does this microphone make my bottom sound big? Find out!

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If you are looking for a way to make your bottom bigger and your top end a little less bright, the new Cloud Microphones JRS-34 may be just what you are looking for.