Archive for August, 2009

Spanish Voice Overs and Translation:
Steps to Success (Part 1)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

As the Hispanic demographic has grown in the United States, the broadcast advertising industry has taken notice, and more companies are becoming involved in Spanish-language voice overs.

As with English-language advertising and corporate communication, there are many different levels of production and quality control that you may encounter on the way to finishing your Spanish voice over project. Considering a few extra factors before getting into Spanish-language audio production can make the process much more streamlined and economical.

Over the next couple of weeks, we will review some of the basics that will help with achieving the final goal – translating your message for your audience. read more about producing Spanish voice overs >>

Which Voice Over Microphone is Right for You?

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

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As a voiceover artist, it is critical that you choose the right microphone for your voice, your room and your budget. When it comes to determining which microphone is right for you, there is only one good way to go about making this very important decision.

Before buying anything, YOU MUST LISTEN AND COMPARE FOR YOURSELF.

Typically, when voice talent begin their career or begin to invest in a home studio they choose a microphone based on one or more of the following: advice from friends or associates, familiarity with something they’ve used previously (perhaps an Electro-Voice RE20 from a radio station), what the sales person at the music store sells to them, or what they can afford. Although all of these factors should be taken into consideration, they serve as merely a starting point. read more about choosing a voiceover mic...