Are you a Voice Actor or Aspiring Voice Actor? You need a pro home studio with equipment you can trust and the training to make you a savvy contender. Here's what I recommend.
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Accessories
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Microphones
I soak up every book, article, and podcast I can in my industry. Here are the go-to mics everyone recommends.
This is a great mic to start your career with. It's budget-friendly and sounds great!
RØDE NT1 5th Gen Studio Condenser Mic Black
This is the microphone I use most of the time. An Emmy-award-winning audio engineer told me to get this one over the TLM103, so I won't argue with that!
Neumann TLM 102 Condenser Microphone, Nickel
This is my microphone (in black). LOVE it!
Neumann TLM-102 Studio Condenser Mic Black
This is an industry-standard microphone. A solid choice!
Neumann TLM 103 Condensor Microphone
Industry-Standard. Great for cutting out ambient noise and delivering a punchy sound for commercial, promo, etc.
SENNHEISER MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Mic
This is the GOLD STANDARD of mics. It's very expensive, but it's my dream mic.
Neumann U87Ai Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic
Accessories
These are must-haves in a pro home studio. Sound-proofing and treatment are the hardest part, but the most important factor in good sound. I started in a walk-in closet with acoustic foam, and later graduated to buying a booth. Grow as you go!
This is the pop filter I use. A must-have!
PL05 Pop Filter
The best acoustic foam!
Auralex 2" Studiofoam Wedgies 24-Pack
The best acoustic blankets
Acoustic Sound Blankets Producer’s Choice: Size 80″ x 80″
My recording booth (and happy place!)
Soundproof Booth One Plus | Studiobricks
My headphones!
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphone, Black
My interface: GAME CHANGER!
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Audio Interface
Great interface & budget friendly
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
Best XLR cables!
Mogami Gold Studio Mic Cable 50ft Black
Shock mount for Neumann TLM102 and TLM103
Neumann EA 4 Elastic Suspension Shockmount (Black)
Software & Website Resources
Software and Websites
My CRM: Essential for Running my VO Business! (Get a discount by using my link)
Nimble Referral Program - Nimble
Proofing for Long-Form Narration and Audiobooks
Audiobook Proofing Service by Pozotron
The simplest, easiest DAW to use. Made for VO!
TwistedWave, an Audio Editor
Excellent DAW (my favorite for Dubbing and matching audio to video)
Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software with Stem Separation & Splice
