Revisitin’ Amy’s Home Voiceover Studio

Show Me Your Setup

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in voiceover or considering building their own recording space. In episode 6, Dan and Josh toured Amy’s professional recording studio, located in her home. Now Amy has a new home in Connecticut, along with a revised and beautiful recording and editing setup. We meet with Amy once again to talk about it, along with her plans to continue improving it with the Centrance Passport VO Voiceover Actor's Audio Interface. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:24 WOVOcon (WorldVoices.org Un-conference) 01:53 Improv comedy teaser 02:48 Moving the Whisper Room 04:55 Auralex, cul-de-sac, acoustic treatment needs 05:33 GIK 2” foam panels 06:15 This is SMYS! 06:49 The room reveal 08:00 Dream studio in detail 10:39 PASport VO – anticipated new gear 13:12 MicPort Pro is still the travel go-to 14:00 What new projects are you voicing? 17:35 ModPod helps companies develop, record, and produce podcasts 19:19 Goshen Roundabouts 20:15 French doors – noise concern 22:12 Settin’ up for joy and relaxation 23:30 Glitching Twisted Wave, lesson learned 25:46 Terror-based endorphins 26:42 One minute countdown 28:58 Use a pencil or pen for script markup 30:20 Pen/pencil Trick 30:54 What advice have you for your aspiring voice talent? 33:00 Warnings 34:35 Demo refresh, is it necessary? 40:10 Wrap-up of the setup

In this episode of Show Me Your Setup, hosts Dan Nelson and Josh Blood catch up with Amy, an experienced voiceover artist who last shared her studio setup a year ago. A lot has changed since her initial tour, and in this revisited episode, Dan and Josh dive into her updated gear, recording space, and how she’s optimized her setup for higher-quality audio and improved workflow.

Whether you're new to voiceover work or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with practical insights on how to create an effective home studio on a budget. Amy shares the essential tools she relies on, the latest sound treatment tweaks, and her tips on balancing cost with quality to get the best sound without breaking the bank.

Key Takeaways:

• Studio Setup Evolution: Discover the upgrades Amy made over the past year and what prompted each change.

• Soundproofing Tips: Learn the tricks Amy used to improve her sound isolation, especially for those with limited space.

• Must-Have Gear: From mics to software, hear about Amy’s favorite tools and her recommendations for building an affordable yet professional studio.

• Workflow Enhancements: Amy explains how she streamlined her recording process to save time and produce better recordings faster.

Why You Should Listen:

If you're working from a home voiceover studio, aspiring to set one up, or looking to take your recording quality up a notch, this episode is full of actionable advice from Amy, who has hands-on experience creating a sound-treated, budget-friendly space that meets professional standards.

Mentions:

• AKG Headphones

• GIK Acoustics Panels

• Ikea Desk

• Centrance Passport VO Voiceover Actor's Audio Interface

• Centrance MicPort Pro

• Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator

• Electro-Voice RE-20 Microphone

• Electro-Voice 309A Suspension Shock Mount

• Mackie ProFX12v3 12-Channel Professional Analog Mixer With USB

• Mackie 8 channel mixer

• MacBook Pro

• Monster Power

• Neumann U-87 Microphone

• Neumann TLM 103 Microphone

• Shure SM-7 Microphone

• Sterling Volume Control for Headphones

• WhisperRoom

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Bios:

• Dan Nelson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-nelson-6b33a87/

• Josh Blood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-blood-48486518a/