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Hosted by voice over and audio pros, George 'The Tech' Whittam, Robert Marshall from Source Connect and SUM1, Darren 'Robbo' Robertson from Voodoo Sound and Andrew Peters a voice over talent and founder of Realtime Casting.
The Pro Audio Suite features interviews with key players not just in VO but anything to do with audio and voice over.
They also talk about tech stuff, VO tips and industry news!
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- Is AI Killing Voiceover? Not So Fast · 36 min · Sesong 9 Episode 23AI is killing voiceover. Or is it? An email to George kicks off a much bigger conversation this week about what artificial intelligence is actually doing to voiceover and audio…
- What Makes a Microphone Directional? Part Two · 35 min · Sesong 9 Episode 22After finishing Part One with bikes, the team takes a fairly sharp turn into microphone physics. What makes a microphone directional? How does an interference tube reject sound?…
- What Makes a Microphone Directional? Part One · 25 min · Sesong 9 Episode 21What actually makes a microphone directional? In Part One of this seriously nerdy microphone discussion, the team dives into interference tubes, polar patterns, room reflections…
- If You Could Only Keep 5 Plugins, Which Ones Survive? · 26 min · Sesong 9 Episode 20If somebody deleted your entire plugin folder and told you that you could only put five back, what would you choose? That's the challenge this week on The Pro Audio Suite. Robbo…
- Guess That Mic: Four Mics, Ten Listeners and One Surprise Winner · 34 min · Sesong 9 Episode 19AP records the same voice through four very different microphones and sends the files around without revealing what they are. George, Robert, Robbo and a bunch of trusted audio…
- Best Voice Over Mic for Women? It's Not That Simple · 26 min · Sesong 9 Episode 18Is there actually such a thing as the best voice-over microphone for women? It sounds like a simple question, but once the Pro Audio Suite starts pulling it apart, things get…
- Can You Build a Proper VO Setup in a Tiny Room? · 25 min · Sesong 9 Episode 17How do you build a voiceover audition setup when the room is tiny, space is precious, and you really don't want to pull the whole thing apart every time you're finished? AP's…
- In Ears for Voiceover: Brilliant Isolation or Total Overkill? · 22 min · Sesong 9 Episode 16Do voice actors really need in ear monitors? They offer excellent isolation and can sound fantastic, but they can also feel uncomfortable, create an unnatural sense of pressure…
- Mic Splitters, Patchbays and the Search for Clean Gain · 26 min · Sesong 9 Episode 15What is the cleanest way to connect several microphones, preamps and audio interfaces without constantly crawling behind the rack? AP starts with what sounds like a simple…
- Do Voice Actors Really Need a Neumann U87? · 25 min · Sesong 9 Episode 14The Neumann U87 may be one of the most recognisable microphones in the world, but does that make it the right microphone for voiceover and animation? This week, the team digs…
- AI Fixed the Audio, But Should We Tell People? · 16 min · Sesong 9 Episode 13This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the crew dives into the weirdly perfect world of AI fixing AI. Robert shares a corporate video job about AI adoption that was, rather…
- SSL One First Look: Tiny Interface, Real Knobs · 29 min · Sesong 9 Episode 12This week on The Pro Audio Suite, George brings out a little show and tell with the SSL One, SSL's compact single mic preamp interface aimed squarely at the same world as the…
- Can You Trust What You're Hearing? Monitoring, Headphones and Room Lies · 38 min · Sesong 9 Episode 11This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the crew dives into one of the biggest traps in audio production: trusting what you think you're hearing. Robbo talks about working in an…
- Acceptable Audio: What Voice Actors Should Listen For · 38 min · Sesong 9 Episode 9The team breaks down what "acceptable audio" really means for voice actors recording from home, from reflections and noise to mic placement, editing, clothing rustle and using…
- Apple Silicon, Old Macs, and Why Working Gear Shouldn't Die · 30 min · Sesong 9 Episode 8Apple has not always been known as the bargain option, but the latest Apple Silicon Macs might be changing that conversation. In this episode, the team gets into the surprising…
- Studio Rebuilds, Vintage Gear & Reclaimed Timber Rabbit Holes · 42 min · Sesong 9 Episode 7This week on The Pro Audio Suite, things go gloriously off the rails. AP has been rebuilding his studio, and is talking reclaimed timber and custom desks, George is showing off…
- Fix Bad Audio Instantly? Inside Waves' Voice Regeneration Tool · 59 min · Sesong 9 Episode 6What happens when audio is so bad… even the best plugins can't save it? In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, we're joined by Michael "Gomez" Pearce-Adams from Waves Audio to…
- TwistedWave 32.3 and 32.4, One Keystroke Processing and a New Repair Tool · 15 min · Sesong 9 Episode 5TwistedWave has dropped updates that feel like they were built for anyone smashing through a pile of auditions or VO edits every day. George walks through what's new in 32.3 and…
- Fixing Loopback the Easy Way, Nexus Suite Explained · 14 min · Sesong 9 Episode 4Loopback is one of the most common and misunderstood problems in home studios. In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team breaks down how the new Nexus Suite, specifically…
- Who Owns Audio Now? The Industry Consolidation Problem · 30 min · Sesong 9 Episode 3In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into some major shifts in the audio industry. Audio Tonics has acquired DPA, Austrian Audio, SSL, Harrison and more. What…
- Remote Recording, Choirs, and Old-School Rigs with Robert Marshall · 27 min · Sesong 9 Episode 2In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team digs into a large-scale remote recording with Robert Marshall, capturing a full orchestra and 100-plus voice choir performing…
- Gear Innovation or Gear Madness? · 16 min · Sesong 9 Episode 1A fascinating piece of gear quietly surfaced ahead of NAMM, and it sent us down a deep rabbit hole. In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the crew digs into the Carno Sepia…
- 2025 Wrap Up: PASport VO, AI Reality Checks, Source-Connect Myths and What We Learned This Year · 39 min · Sesong 8 Episode 442025 has been a big year for The Pro Audio Suite, so this episode is a full end-of-year wrap up with Robbo, Andrew Peters, George "The Tech" Whitham, and Robert Marshall. We look…
- We Test the Aston Element Mic, Here's What Happened · 18 min · Sesong 8 Episode 43This week the team dives into one of the strangest mics we've ever had on the show. A client of George's sent through a full placement test of the Aston Element, the active…
- The Lost Art of Sessioncraft · 41 min · Sesong 8 Episode 42This week we're digging into the skills that used to define the studio, back when audio wasn't just about tools and tech but the craft behind the session itself. Punch-ins…
- Every Breath You Take (Out): Should You De-Breath Your Audio? · 14 min · Sesong 8 Episode 41Breaths — they're natural, emotional, and sometimes downright necessary. But should they always stay in your voice tracks? This week, the crew dives into the great de-breathing…
- iPhone Update: You Can Now Pick Your Mic! · 16 min · Sesong 8 Episode 40Finally! Apple’s latest iOS 26 update gives users control over which mic their iPhone or iPad apps use. Whether you’re recording with AirPods, a PASport VO, or your favourite…
- Reflection Filters – Help or Hype? · 15 min · Sesong 8 Episode 39This week, the crew takes a hard look at reflection filters — those curved bits of foam and metal you often see sitting behind microphones. Do they really make your recordings…
- Diffusers — What They Actually Do (and Why They Matter) · 30 min · Sesong 8 Episode 38Ever wondered what those strange wooden grids on studio walls actually do? In this week’s episode, the guys dive into diffusers — how they work, when to use them, and why your…
- Hunting Down Gremlins in Your Signal Chain · 17 min · Sesong 8Levels mysteriously rising and falling with no changes in your setup? In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, we go hunting for those dreaded signal-chain gremlins. From flaky…
- The Pro Audio Suite – Rooms: Why Size (and Shape) Matters · 13 min · Sesong 11 Episode 34This week the guys take a quick dive into one of the biggest factors that can make or break your booth sound: the room itself. From walk-in wardrobes to DIY blanket forts and…
- Outboard Gear: Investment or Indulgence? · 24 min · Sesong 8 Episode 33This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into a question every engineer, producer, and voice actor has wrestled with: is outboard gear still worth the space and the…
- Audio Mythbusters: 6 Studio Myths That Need Bin-ning · 30 min · Sesong 8We’re busting some of the biggest myths still floating around VO and podcast studios. From noise gates that wreck your takes to USB mics that promise “pro quality” but rarely…
- Back to His Roots: George’s One-Case Location VO Rig · 19 min · Sesong 8 Episode 31George heads out on a time-sensitive PSA to capture wild VO lines at an actor’s house — and rebuilds a lean, one-case kit on the fly. We dig into what made the rig work, why he…
- Source-Connect Bridge Explained · 17 min · Sesong 8 Episode 30Ever been caught in a panic when Source-Connect 3 won’t talk to Source-Connect 4? You’re not alone. In this week’s Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into the Source-Connect…
- Favourite Plug-Ins: Free Gems, Old Friends, and AI Tools · 21 min · Sesong 8 Episode 29This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the team open up their plug-in folders and share their favourites — from free finds to trusty old processors and some surprising new AI tools…
- Latency: The Invisible Killer of Your Audio Flow · 40 min · Sesong 8 Episode 28Latency, it’s that tiny, annoying delay between what you say and what you hear back. In the studio, online, or even in your own headphones, it can trip you up, wreck your timing…
- The $2.5K AI Voice Deal: A Lifetime of Regret · 9 min · Sesong 8 Episode 27This week on The Pro Audio Suite, Robbo and AP pull apart one of the most alarming AI voice contracts we’ve ever seen. An offer of $2,500 USD for perpetual, irrevocable rights to…
- AI Voices and SAG-AFTRA: What You Need to Know · 19 min · Sesong 8 Episode 26AI voices are popping up everywhere , from audiobooks to YouTube explainer videos, but SAG-AFTRA has just drawn a line in the sand. In this episode, the team dives into the…
- CC8 vs OC18: The Mic Shootout You Didn’t See Coming · 30 min · Sesong 8 Episode 26This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we pit two Austrian Audio mics head-to-head: the compact CC8 pencil mic versus the classic OC18 large diaphragm condenser — both run through the…
- What Is Processed Voice Over? Cutting Through the Confusion · 36 min · Sesong 11 Episode 25When Should You Process Your Audio—and When Should You Leave It Clean? Description: This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we’re tackling a topic that trips up a lot of voice talent…
- Tri-Booth Myths Debunked – What You Really Need to Know · 38 min · Sesong 7This week, the team tackles the most common myths about the Tri-Booth – the portable recording solution trusted by countless voice actors and audio pros. From misconceptions…
- The Hidden World of Loopers: Voices Behind the Scenes · 1 t 5 min · Sesong 7 Episode 22Ever watched Spider-Man swinging across the city and heard crowds gasping, yelling, or whispering in the background? Those voices don’t record themselves—loopers do that. In this…
- Noise Floor Madness: What the Numbers Actually Mean · 39 min · Sesong 7 Episode 21This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we're diving deep into a topic that sparks endless debate (and confusion) in VO forums everywhere: the noise floor. What does "-74 dB" even mean…
- Microphones for Voiceover – Which Ones Really Deliver? | The Pro Audio Suite · 52 min · Sesong 7 Episode 20This week, it's all about the front end — microphones for voiceover. George recently ran a live webinar comparing a wide range of mics from the Audio-Technica AT875R to the…
- The Tiny Audio Interface That Shocked the Pros | The Pro Audio Suite · 14 min · Sesong 8 Episode 19This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we dig into the lab-tested results of our very own PASport VO, the portable audio interface designed for voice talent and podcasters. George…
- The Tiny Audio Interface That Shocked the Pros | The Pro Audio Suite · 14 min · Sesong 11 Episode 19This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we dig into the lab-tested results of our very own PASport VO, the portable audio interface designed for voice talent and podcasters. George…
- Is It Time for a VO Conference in Australia? · 11 min · Sesong 7 Episode 18This week, it’s just AP and Robbo flying the plane—and they’re kicking around an idea that’s been brewing for a while: 👉 Should we launch a voiceover conference right here in…
- Exploring Plugins with Matthew Kleiman from Kit Plugins & NoiseHub · 50 min · Sesong 8 Episode 17This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we’re joined by Matthew Kleiman from Kit Plugins and the newly developed NoiseHub. We dive into the current plugin landscape, what makes Kit…
- The Battle for Your Voice: Cissy Jones & Larissa Gallagher Take on AI | The Pro Audio Suite · 44 min · Sesong 8 Episode 16Award-winning voice actors Cissy Jones and Larissa Gallagher have seen their voices stolen by AI. Literally. In this hard-hitting episode of The Pro Audio Suite, they join us to…
