Let's demystify the complicated world of voiceover microphones.

(00:00) Intro

(00:30) Three Categories of Voiceover Mics

(00:59) Condenser Microphones

(02:14) Dynamic Microphones

(02:55) Content Creator Microphones

(04:16) Outro

Condenser Mics:

Neumann U87

Neumann TLM 103

Sennheiser MKH416 (I used this for years)

Shure KSM32

Dachman DA87 (my current mic)

Audio-Technica AT4040

Audio-Technica AT2020

Rode NT1

Dynamic Mics:

Shure SM7B

Electro-Voice RE20

Shure MV7

Shure SM57/58 (mostly used for instruments & live vocals)

Content Creator Mics:

Rode PodMic

FiFine mics

Blue Yeti

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Claudia Dunn is back to talk audiobooks. This time we talk about the Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC), and how Claudia got her start in audiobook work.

(00:00) Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC)

(04:18) How Claudia Got Started in Audiobook Narration

https://www.claudiadunn.com/

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Vocal warmups are an important part of being a voice professional. Here is some foundational advice for building your vocal health routines.

(00:00) Intro

(00:38) Why do a vocal warmup

(01:29) How to start building a vocal warmup

(02:27) Different vocal exercises for different purposes

(2:56) Vocal coach recommendations

Nicola (Nic) Redman:

https://nicolaredman.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NicRedmanVoice

https://open.spotify.com/show/0IhZQSng8udcgJXvfeAhgR?si=9b065d869051432b

Katarina Hornakova:

https://www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@healthyvoicetips

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