Sometimes I get the feeling that as our recording tools increase, they can start to distract us from the task at hand: getting a brilliant audition out the door. #voiceover #studio #workflow #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/the-right-tool/

Workflow in the home voiceover studio is a tricky thing. There’s simply no one-size-fits-all for voiceover audio. We need a variety of tools so our audio sounds appropriate. #justaskjimvo #voiceover #homestudio #workflow justaskjimvo.studio/flow-and-workf…

As I was finishing up a recording session the other day, I found myself staring into my recording space and smiling. As documented a few months back, I gutted the insides of my booth and upgraded both the isolation and treatment of the space. justaskjimvo.studio/back-to-the-bo…

In our VO studios, we often rely upon “magic box” processes. That’s not necessarily wrong or bad. Automation usually pays for itself in time saved and audio reliably delivered. But can it go too far? justaskjimvo.studio/magic-box/

How do you handle the task of setting input levels for recording voiceover in your home studio setup? Here are some guidelines... #voiceover #homestudio #recording #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/setting-the-ri…

Among the variables we control in our home voiceover studios, setting audition levels is tricky. What should we deliver to potential clients? #voiceover #recording #homestudio #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/how-loud-do-th…

Can we be sure our auditions are at the right volume? Delivering competitively loud audio should be approached on a case-by-case basis. #voiceover #homestudio #recording #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/competitively-…

From the point of view of casting directors, it’s better if things are arriving within an expected range of loudness. But is louder better? #settinglevels #studio #recording #voiceover #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/is-louder-bett…

To better understand Loudness in our audio files, we need data. I’d love to have you share your Loudness values through a quick survey. Click through to take the survey! #justaskjimvo #studio #voiceover #competitivelyloud justaskjimvo.studio/commercial-aud…

Finishing up the commercial audition Loudness survey, one of my goals was to make more voice actors aware there’s life beyond “Peak” values. Three questions kept coming up... #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/3-questions-ab…

Tuesday Voiceover Tech Tip: Fall Forward and Audition Loudness Survey Results justaskjimvo.studio/fall-forward-a…

In our home setup, there’s an ever-changing set of variables vying for our attention. We need to find focus. But can we go too far? Where is the sweet spot? And how can going for a short errand on the bicycle apply? #justaskjimvo #vomindset #studiolife justaskjimvo.studio/getting-kitted…

The amount of audio we listen to can impact our hearing over time. It also can lead us astray when we analyze our performance. Protecting our hearing, and learning how to listen are key ideas in the VO studio. #justaskjimvo #voiceover #homestudio justaskjimvo.studio/hearing-and-li…

We can’t revise what we don’t recognize. An outside perspective is useful in almost everything we do. How do you find that balance? #justaskjimvo #voiceover #homestudio justaskjimvo.studio/outside-perspe…

The new Audacity version 3.2.0 continues the makeover of the graphic design and adds a major workflow tool with Realtime Effects. Here's a look at what that means for voiceover recording. #voiceover #justaskjimvo #recording #software justaskjimvo.studio/audacity-realt…

Aging and stretched microphone shock mount elastics can be frustrating - allowing your VO mic to contact the mount. Here's a fix I've found... #studiohacks #voiceover #microphone #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/shock-mount-fi…

“Destructive” is scary. It sounds like something very dangerous. Heck! Why would you want to destroy your audio? That’s a fair question. I talk a bit about what exactly that means for us in the home voiceover studio. #justaskjimvo #studio #recording justaskjimvo.studio/do-we-need-non…

Some recommend multitrack recording systems for voiceover. While they work for some, these Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) can sometimes seem overwhelming. Most benefit from simplification. #studioworkflow #voiceover #recording #justaskjimvo justaskjimvo.studio/are-multitrack…

Tuesday VO Tech Tip: One Size Fits All? justaskjimvo.studio/one-size-fits-…

Tuesday VO Tech Tip: Balance and Buoyancy justaskjimvo.studio/balance-and-bu…