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Here’s a list of the kind of voiceover-related things I’ve been up to recently.
I hesitate to call it a Blog, but I guess that’s what it is…
You might also find the occasional musing on a point of voice industry interest. If you’d like to follow my news feed then you can subscribe by clicking on the RSS link at the bottom of the page to add the feed to your news aggregator (if you don’t have one try Newsgator or Google Reader - they’re both free…)
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January 1, 2009 • Happy New Year!
2009 is here. Here’s hoping it’s a prosperous one for us all, despite difficult times.
Compliments of the season to all my clients - past, present and future!
December 30, 2008 • Joining the (Neumann) family
I’m pleased to report that I’ve upgraded my microphone to a Neumann TLM 103, as part of my ongoing commitment to provide the best quality I can for my clients.
Though my original microphone, the Audio Technica AT 4040, is a lot of mic for the money, the Neumann is a lot more mic for about three times that money, and the difference is audible, with a smoother and more natural response. The Neumann will be in use for all home studio bookings with immediate effect.
December 16, 2008 • Mike Cooper is now accredited by SaVoa
I’m delighted to have received accreditation by SaVoa, the Society of Accredited Voiceover Artists. Membership is voluntary and the organisation is not-for-profit. It exists to help Voiceover Artists promote themselves, and to give clients confidence when booking talent.
(Forgive me, but) “In a world, where anyone with a computer and a microphone can set up stall as a Voiceover Artist”, I believe that a non-partisan, peer-reviewed system like SaVoa is a useful way of helping potential voice bookers to recognise those who are able to provide services on a professional and reliable basis, and I’m very happy to be part of it.
Visit the SaVoa website to find out more about how the system works.
December 10, 2008 • New clips online – TV Continuity and Promos
I’ve added some more audio and video to the site tonight to highlight some of my recent TV work – in the form of Continuity Announcer work (scripting and recording) for History, and Promo voicing for QVC.
See the QVC Promos here
Watch the History Idents here
You’ll also find them on the Voice Clips and Samples page, along with loads more material. More video to come in the next few days…
December 9, 2008 • Mike is now a Certified user of Source-Connect Pro
I’m pleased to have passed the Certification process for Source-Connect. What does this mean, exactly? Source Elements’ website says this:
“Certification means that remote Source-Connect users can be confident in establishing a quality connection with you. We analyze your bandwidth, Pro Tools set-up (e.g. CPU speed, Pro Tools version etc) and confirm that your configuration is sufficient to successfully broadcast and receive to anywhere in the world. When you connect to another certified user, you can conduct your session with confidence…
…When potential clients are looking for someone in your location, they will know immediately from viewing your profile that you have a strong connection, and that you fully understand how to use Source-Connect to its fullest potential.”
If you’d like to know more about using Source-Connect, or AudioTX Communicator, please look at my Q&A page or contact me.
December 3, 2008 • Mike is now Twittering…
I’ve joined the Twitter revolution, and will be micro-blogging work-related updates (in 160 characters or less) from my account “LondonVoiceover”. I’d be delighted if you wanted to “Follow” me, which you can do by clicking here.
November 27, 2008 • ISDN now online
Further to my previous post, I’m pleased to announce that my ISDN facility is now up-and-running, along with AudioTX and Source-Connect.
If you’d like to book me for a session using any of these methods, please give me a call on the number at the top of the screen, or drop me a line through my Contact Form.
November 26, 2008 • Mike Cooper adds live remote session capabilities!
I’m in the process of testing and rolling out live connection facilities. All things being well, by the end of this week I will be able to offer the top three remote session facilities available worldwide, namely: ISDN, Source-Connect and AudioTX.
AudioTX offers a software-based ISDN codec, but in addition provides high-quality (up to 128Kbps) audio over an internet connection, complete with buffering to minimise problems with packet loss. This makes it as good as ISDN, but without the associated call charges. Each party requires a copy of AudioTX Communicator - available from AudioTX.com – but the audio can be sent to any program for recording and post-production.
Source-Connect, from Source Elements, operates either as a plugin for programs like Pro Tools, or as a standalone desktop application, and is able to offer mono AAC audio over the internet at up to 160Kbps, plus facilities to automatically repair and replace session audio to compensate for dropouts. For more information visit www.sourceelements.com.
Both of these facilities are available for clients now. ISDN will follow, subject to a successful installation later this week.
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