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Taking Your Show On The Road

September 18, 2019 by Jodi Krangle

      Taking Your Show On The Road - Jodi Krangle - voiceoversandvocals.com

I just recently went to my first podcasting convention (MAPCON, now the Independent Podcast Conference in Atlantic City) and had the privilege of meeting a lot of super talented and passionate people who create and have services for, podcasters (of which, I am now one!).  One of the topics that came up time and time again, was sound treatment.  How do you get the best sound for your podcast?  How do you get rid of echo, cut down on ambient noise, and travel with your sound equipment while still putting out a decent show?

A lot of people will tell you that it’s all about the microphone.  And it’s true that if you use a microphone that’s highly directional and of decent quality, you can get pretty good sound.

BUT – without the right recording environment, your audio still isn’t going to sound very good – no matter how expensive your microphone is.

I’m here to tell you – it’s all about the sound treatment.

As a voice actor, I have a 5×4 sound treated booth that has thick, insulated walls and a similar ceiling and floor, all carpeted so there are no sharp edges or surfaces for sound to echo off of. (I’ve included a picture below of both the inside and outside of my booth.) It makes for an almost entirely dead sound that engineers prefer, because then they can go in and color that sound in post, the way they need it.  You probably don’t need this elaborate a set-up as a podcaster, but you get the idea.

The inside and outside of my vocal booth. (That’s “cubie” my gelatinous cube, holding my headphones. 😉 )

It’s not sound proof exactly, though it does filter out a great deal of ambient noise.  There are just some sounds – like rumbling trucks, planes flying overhead, and that sort of thing, that simply couldn’t be blocked out unless I had a 6 foot concrete box around me.  I do the best I can.

But if you’re not going to spend thousands of dollars on a sound booth, what do you do?

Here’s where a portable booth comes to the rescue.  Usually made of things like foam or moving blankets around a metal frame, they’re able to be carried around in a flat case and opened up where you need them – a bar, a hotel room, a podcasting convention or anywhere else you might travel to.  You could even set it up in a permanent place in your home rather than building a full sized booth.

One of the companies I’ve been using for years – and I currently have several of their models – from the first one, on up to the newest one – is Vocal Booth To Go (full disclosure – these are affiliate links – but I wouldn’t affiliate with a product I didn’t believe in!).  If you visit their website, you’l see a variety of options available to you.  But the one I’m most familiar with, is the VOMO.

It’s a bit large for me to take on a plane if I’m flying internationally (just somewhat awkward as it’s flat, but fairly square and large and I’m not an overly tall woman. If you’re a tall man, for instance, you may find it easier to carry) – but if I travel by car or domestically on a plane – WOW is this thing handy.  You can set it up on any table, or bring along the convenient tripod, unfold it, and away you go.

Also, unlike some other options you might see that offer this same sort of thing, it’s less bulky, and larger around – so you don’t get a “boxy” type of sound when you record.

They do have some older versions of this portable booth, in case that price tag is a bit much for you at the moment.  They all work with the same idea – and virtually the same materials.  They just come with different options, and some are more “portable” than others.  But I’ve been using these for years – and have loved them since the first one.  So even if you go for an older version, you’ll find it extremely helpful when taking your podcast – or your voice overs – on the road.

There’s also a dedicated website specifically for this portable booth option.  (And if you check out the photo gallery and click on See All Pictures, you’ll see me, using one of them, right in the center of that collage.)

Here’s a video from voice actor, Simon Hill (a fellow Canadian), all about how he uses his VOMO while he travels – and some of his really helpful tips to make the most of your recordings while on the road.

Filed Under: Podcasting, Travel, Voiceovers Tagged With: podcasting, sound treatment, travel, voice overs, voiceovers

My Interview with Voice Actor, Tracy Lindley, Creator of TheLinkedInEdge

August 29, 2019 by Jodi Krangle

I sit down with Tracy Lindley to talk about her reasons for becoming an entrepreneur, how she got into voice acting, and how she decided to put together an online course about LinkedIn. You can find TheLinkedIn Edge here.  And if you’re interested in learning more about Tracy’s voiceover services, you can visit her website here.  During our discussion, she mentions the book, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story  And she also gives folks a discount on her course!  Though you’ll have to listen to get the discount code. 🙂

This episode was edited by the extremely talented Humberto Franco.

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: entrepreneur, linkedin, TheLinkedInEdge, Tracy Lindley, voice acting, voice overs, voiceovers

My Interview with ipDTL CEO, Kevin Leach

August 23, 2019 by Jodi Krangle

Kevin Leach and I sat down for a detailed discussion about his journey into becoming an entrepreneur, his early influences, the world of connection services and the future he sees for ipDTL and its offerings.  If you’re not familiar, you can learn more about ipDTL here. This is a fantastic service for both podcasters and voice actors.
Thanks for talking with me, Kevin!

This episode was edited by the extremely talented Humberto Franco.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: broadcasting, ipdtl, ISDN, kevin leach, podcasting, SIP, voice acting, voice overs, voiceovers

Winner of the 2018 SOVAS Award for Outstanding Narration Demo

December 2, 2018 by Jodi Krangle

On November 18th of this year, the 5th annual Society of Voice Arts & Sciences held their awards ceremony at Warner Bros. Studio in J. Michael Collins & A. J. McKay accepting a SOVAS on my behalfL.A.  My TV (In Show) Narration Demo was nominated for an award (along with several other very talented nominees) when it was sent in by my demo producer, J. Michael Collins.  Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend this year as I had just returned home from another convention in Vegas (WoVOCon – the convention put on by the World Voices Organization, our Industry Association – www.world-voices.org for more information if you’re interested), so I went about my Sunday evening as usual.  I truly didn’t expect the flood of emails and texts and instant messages from Facebook when I won in my category (woah!).  What a wonderful and unexpected surprise.  Not that J. Michael and A.J. McKay (the audio engineer on the project) didn’t do an outstanding job in making me sound my best – but the competition was fierce.  It always is at these award ceremonies.The SOVAS Award with my name on it

I’m extremely grateful to both J. Michael and A.J. for the stellar job they did (they’re pictured above, accepting the award on my behalf).  But I also hugely appreciate all the judges (that must be a really hard job!) and Rudy Gaskins & Joan Baker for being the masterminds behind this wonderful show (along with the That’s Voiceover Conference that happens the day before the awards).  This 5th Annual Awards Show featured a tribute to Sigourney Weaver, as she received a Voice Arts Icon award, a tribute to Van Jones as he received the Muhammad Ali Voice Of Humanity Award, and a tribute to Rosario Dawson as she received the Environmental Voice Arts Award.

It was a wonderful night for nominees and award winners alike, lighting up the red carpet with their elegance – and while I was sad I couldn’t be there, J. Michael’s acceptance speech on my behalf was far better than I would have been able to come up with on the spur of the moment.

You can hear the announcement of the winner and his acceptance speech below.

https://voiceoversandvocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Project14_2018_11_30_1.mp4

This video was very kindly taken by Sophia Cruz – who you can hear “whooing” in the background. 😉

In case you’re curious, the award-winning demo is here:

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It’s a rare occurrence that a voice actor gets any recognition at all, and most of us spend a great deal of time in padded recording booths speaking to ourselves.  😉  So this kind of appreciation is a rare and wonderful thing.  Thank you to all involved.

Filed Under: Narration, Voice Talent, Voiceovers Tagged With: award winning, demo production, in show narration, SOVAS, tv narration, voice overs, voiceover narration, voiceovers

Shiny New Commercial Demo

August 31, 2017 by Jodi Krangle

J. Michael Collins is a talented and hugely successful voice actor – but he’s also an outstanding coach and demo producer.   I first participated in a workshop of his this past June in Vegas and I was struck by how well the practice copy was written.  Humor can be a tricky thing to write and he does it really well.  So when I wanted to update my commercial demo, I reached out to him.  At the session, we did both a commercial demo and a political demo, since I’ve been doing some of that work lately.  I’m really happy with how both of them turned out.  Have a listen, if you’re so inclined. (You can also hear them on the player on the main page of my site.)  Thanks, J. Michael!

      JodiKrangle_Commercial_Demo
      JodiKrangle_Political_Demo

Filed Under: Department Store, Voiceovers Tagged With: commercial demo, commercial voice over demo, female voice actor, female voice talent, J. Michael Collins, political demo, political voice over demo, professional female voice talent, voice overs, voiceovers

Voiceovers for Walker Furniture in Nevada

August 31, 2017 by Jodi Krangle

Doing voice overs for furniture stores is a really enjoyable aspect of my business.  I love furniture.  And I love the owners’ enthusiasm for their product!  This particular set of commercials (this is only one of them), truly demonstrates that love since you get to see the owner discussing his business personally.  I have to say that my recording sessions with these folks are some of the most pleasant (and quick!) sessions of my career.  Gotta love that!  Walker Furniture is the largest furniture store in Nevada – and they’re doing it right.  I’m enthusiastic about helping them get their vision across to their very discerning clientele.

https://voiceoversandvocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WalkerFurniture_Sectional.mp4

 

You can visit my Video Voice Gallery page to see more of the voice over projects I’ve been honored to lend my voice to.

Filed Under: Commercial, Furniture, Voiceovers Tagged With: female voice actor for commercial, female voice actors, female voice talent, furniture voiceovers, professional female voice talent, voice acting, voice actor, voice over artist, voice over for furniture commercial, voice over talent, voice overs, voice talent, walker furniture commercial

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