What is the best noise reduction plug-in for voice work?
Noise reduction plug-in comparisons for voice work. These are very powerful tools but I do not advocate using them daily.
Izotope RX10 For Voiceovers – Do You Need It?
Izotope RX10 – many forums say this is an essential purchase for voiceovers. Let’s looks at what RX10 does and if you need it.
What is compression and do voiceovers need it?
Compression is a topic that confuses many and strikes fear into the hearts of many. Yet people like me insist on banging on about how important it is, and insisting that voice overs should at least try to get their heads around the topic. So in this first blog of 2, I’m going to explain what compression is and why it’s so important.
Noise floors – what are they and how to reduce them
Taking a look at noise floors; starting with what a noise floor is, how it affects your recording and production, and how to make it better.
More essential technical audio production advice for voiceovers
3 audio production tips for you to consider helping you provide good service for your clients and to stop you make mistakes.
A month in the life of November 2021
November turned into a busy month – Rob lets you know what we’ve been doing including Studio Tickling, VOX, judging the APA Awards and more.
How to prepare for showreel recording
Your showreels are probably the most important marketing tool you have, so it’s really important to get them right. I thought it may be helpful to write a blog about the things you need to think about as you prepare yourself for getting demo-ready. There is a sales-y bit at the end, but it’s the […]
Normalisation for voiceovers
I want to take a look at an audio production process that is commonly used, but often misunderstood. It’s something that I get asked about fairly regularly and there is definitely a best-practice that can be applied to this process which is often sadly lacking. That process is normalisation (or normalization if you’re American).
Technical Audio Production Tips for Voiceovers Part 1
This month sees the first in an occasional series where we look at some technical terms and things you need to know as a studio owning voiceover. Today, audio resolution, levels and phantom power.
Not Beeing Productive anymore
Rob talks a little about the history of Bee Productive, and how he got to his current place before a little announcement.
How To Remove Your Bottom End – High Pass Filters
This simple process can save you time, improve your recorded audio quality and remove your bottom end flappiness.
Apply EQ like a Wizard
Audio Production demands a skill-base many have referred to as witchcraft. Equalisation is a big part of the tools we have to master, so how do you apply a wizardly approach to EQ?