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EWABS Episode 131 on February 10, 2014 with J. S. Gilbert

Published on Feb 10, 2014J. S. Gilbert is visiting the southland this week and stops in the EWABS West Studio! We get into the discussion about whether ISDN should or will remain king of the hill for much longer, or if new technologies like Source Connect and IPDTL will take over soon. George shares product videos from Winter NAMM show including the CEntrance MixerFace, Universal Audio Apollo Twin, and Equator D5 studio monitors.J.S. Gilbert discusses: ISDN with the guys.IpDTL is beginning to gain much acclaim among VO artists, for sound quality, and ease of use.The topic turns to some of the reasons ISDN continues to hang on. J.S. shares some personal experiences with studio production personnel.JS makes the analogy of how mics evolved for use on the west coast in VO workVisit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWhittam's World: Segments from the NAMM show featuring centrance myxer face, the Apollo Twin Thunderbolt Interface, and Equator Studio Monifors, and controller.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F2Qm0...J.S. shares some advice on comparing yourself to others in the VO business.J.S. compares VO ten years ago, and today.J.S. goes in depth on just what is often expected from VO talent these days that isn't acting related at all.Dan shares a story of he and J.S. at dinner in San Francisco.Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htmJ.S. relates how dan and george give so much added value to the vo industry.Js shares the details of his audio chain.George relates some stories of some of his higher end clients.J.S. lends his approval to studio suit as being installation, and cost effective when compared to the alternatives.Dan's Port a Booth demonstration video.AnnouncementsAn updated EWABS logo? Viewer challenge: Send your submissions in any medium. Prize: To be announced.Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.comNext Week...Erik SheppardFeb. 24.. Celia SiegelWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors?  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.comThe best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htmThanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details.Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 130 Feb 3 2013 with Mike Pongracz

Published on Feb 4, 2014Toronto, ON, Canada voice actor Mike Pongracz is our special guess this week. Dan reminds you to not over think a home studio, and George shares sage advice on choosing audio cables.

EWABS Ep 129 January 2014 Hangout

Streamed live on Jan 27, 2014Join Dan and George at 9 Eastern Time! If you'd like to be directly in the  hangout, let us know now, we have room for 4 more participants. Otherwise, join us in the usual chatroom and watch live (Sort of ) on You Tube!Google hangout guests included:Ann RichardsonGene DixonScott ChambersKaryn O'BryantHosts:George WhittamDan LenardGeorge logs in from the edge studio offices in New York, and gets us up to date with his New York trip thus far.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManHang out questions, and topics included:What is considered the standard resolution, and bit rate for voice over work?George's experiences at the NAMM show this year.The terminology of "Sound Damping."Client audition requests which become red flags.How to price readings for screenplays.How Dan was once quoted by Al Jazeera.The recent Blue Microphones user group email.Dan shares an interesting logo based on a Smith Brother's cough drop ad.Equator monitors that George saw at the NAMM show.Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Announcements:An updated EWABS logo? Viewer challenge: Send your submissions in any medium. Prize: To be announced.EWABS E-support membership :Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Next week: Mike Pongracz of the Three Amivos.Coming Soon: J.S. Gilbert, Celia Siegel.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors?  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.128 with VO Casting Director Kelly Passinault

Published on Jan 20, 2014Kelly Passinault shares HUGELY helpful info about casting VO, Dan's experiences in Vegas with Marice Tobias, and Joe Cipriano, George on phone patches.Dan's tip of the week: Vegas!Dan was recently at Maurice tobias' workshop in Las VegasDan has some great footage, including some of Joe Cipriano reading from his new book. Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWhittams World: Phone PatchesGeorge shows us how with:SkypeEarbudsCell phoneHybridVisit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Welcome this week's guest: Burbank Creative Director, Kelly Passinault.Head of casting for voice caster, demo producer, and much more.http://kellylynnmarie.com/https://www.facebook.com/kellylynnvohttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/kelly-pas...Interview topics, and questions included:How did Kelly get started doing all these varied skills?What did Kelly study in college?What exactly does a casting company do?What does she look for that causes her to choose one voice talent over another?How important are the specs on a particular piece of copy?How much of an audition does Kelly generally listen to before moving to the next one?Does she still choose mostly California talent, or does she find talent everywhere these days?Dan asked about the teaching, coaching, and production work that also goes on at Voicecaster.What part does audio quality play in a good audition?Kelly explains the classes at voice caster.What sort of equipment is available at Voicecaster?What are the criteria for working with Voicecastor?Voicecastor can also direct your audition via VO 'n' GO.What's the quickest way for talent to get passed over?What's the best way to get to read for Kelly if you're in LA for a few days??What sort of equipment does Kelly use to listen to auditions?Does Kelly often choose Talent she's already familiar with for projects?John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Announcements:Focusrite drivers are now available to make the Scarlet a class compliant item.http://global.focusrite.com/answerbas... George is at Nam show this thurs, fri.George will be in New York at Edge Studios next week to include:6 p.m. Thursday night party at edge studios, and..Tuesday through Thursday George is available to work on your studio if you are local to the New York area.Dan introduces us to a new studio in TorontoSpecial thanks to VO Peeps, and and Anne Ganguzza.Next Week: Google hangout - rsvp ewabshop@gmail.com to be a guest.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.127 January 13th, 2014 with Larissa Gallagher

Published on Jan 14, 2014The lovely Larissa Gallagher is in studio with George for this episode. Dan's Tip of the Week is on iOS recording devices, and George shares his thoughts on IPDTL.George fills us in on IPDTL, the Chrome browser extension that facilitates a live voiceover session. It's free, and the sound quality is nearly as good as Source Connect.Our guest Larissa shares her experiences with ISDN.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Dan fields a quick question from the chat room audience about the 2i2 verses Sapphire 6 in regards to sound quality.Dan's tip of the week: IOS Recording.It can be done, but do you have to?Dan shows us several interfaces.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWelcome This Week's Guest: Larissa Gallagherhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm5000693/http://www.larissagallagher.com/http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Laris...Interview questions, and topics included:How Larissa got started in the VO business.Larissa's dance training.Larissa's other background prep for voice over.Larissa's time on the East Coast prior to her move to LA.What was the hardest thing in shifting from acting to voice over for Larissa?Larissa's home studio.Larissa's choice in DAWs.Larissa says she loves the new Harlan Hogan Signature Series headphones.How did Larissa prepare for the leap into the US market?What advice does she offer other Aussies?Questions on Australian accents, and dialects.What other accents does Larissa perform?John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Announcements:George talks a little about possibly upgrading to Mavericks, and why you may want to wait until you do.Dan tells us whats new with Studio Suit.George will be in NY 26th/27 Jan. For a session at Edge Studio.Friday Is a mixer/hangout at edge studios 7pm.....see edge.com for details???Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.comWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.126 January 6th, 2014 with Bob Bergen

Published on Jan 7, 2014Bob Bergen, voice of Porky Pig and many other characters, commercials, radio imaging, and more is our guest.

EWABS Ep. 125 December 30th Best of 2013!

Published on Dec 30, 2013Dan and George celebrate another year of edu-tainment EWABS style.Share some of our favorite moments of 2013.Enjoy some of our favorite interviews this year including Rick Wasserman Anthony Mendes, John Taylor, David Kaye, and more.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManRelive many of the valuable lessons taught to us by:Paul PapeJuan CarlosFred MelamedMaurice LaMarcheYuri Lowenthal and Tara PlattRodney SaulsberryMarc GrauVisit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Afterward the guys share some of the fun technical glitches, and bloopers associated with the shows production.Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Other favorite segments included:Dan's assembly of a portable voiceover booth featuring Studio Suit.The guys sharing a little Halloween hilarity with us.Featuring Lee Pinney as "Dan Lenard."Jason Huggins playing a little ukulele for us.Dan and Dr Bernstein singing a little tune for us.AnnouncementsAn updated EWABS logo? Viewer challenge: Send your submissions in any medium. Prize: To be announced.EWABS E-support membership :Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Next Week:December 6th Bob Bergen.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 123and124 Lol December 23, 2013 Holiday Hangout!

Streamed live on Dec 23, 2013Happy Holidays!George joins us from his parent's house in Pennsylvania.George's parents own both a pipe organ, and a player piano.We get a demonstration of the player piano later in the show.Unfortunately due to technical difficulties, an audio loop back interferes with a portion of the show after, but gets corrected around38:00 minutes into the show.Regular chat room viewers who joined us in this holiday hang out included:( in order of appearance)Dan LenardGeorge WhittamGeorge Whittam Sr. (AKA Trumpet Guy)Jason LawsonLee PinneyRon Levine (AKA Santa Claus)Uncle Roy YokelsonSteven TardioSpecial guest appearance by Ella Whittam.Carol Spencer Morgan, and Husband Tom.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManAnnouncements:Please send in your specific suggestions for this year's highlights show.www.ewabshop.comAn updated EWABS logo? Viewer challenge: Send your submissions in any medium. Prize: To be announced.EWABS E-support membership :Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterVisit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs. comHang out topics, and questions included:The activities of each of our guests this holiday season.Some specifics about Steve Tardio's work at NBC.Carol Spencer Morgan's recent voice over work.Dan's recent adventures with a sump pump.The EWABS logo contest.Specific clip requests for the best-of 2013 show.A demonstration of the Whittam's player piano.Best practices for voice over in the coming year.The electric train set up at the Whittam residence.Happy holiday wishes from each of our guests.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowGeorge will be at Edge Studios open house in New York on Thursday, and Friday of this week.Special thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htmUpcoming Shows:Dec. 30th End of the year best of 2013 show.Jan. 6th Bob Bergen. How to practice animation sounds.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 122 December 16, 2013

Streamed live on Dec 16, 2013Rob shares his legal wisdom and end of the year tax tips.George joins us later in the program, special thanks to Anthony Gettig for co-hosting this episode.Dan's Tip Of The Week: Processing.Do you need it? How much is too much?Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManDan demonstrates the new EWABS Clicker, only $5. Order yours today.George joins us live from a client's studio, where George is completing a project.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Welcome This Weeks Special Guest: Robert Sciglimpaglia.Robert Sciglimpaglia is a practicing attorney, actor and accomplished voice over artist as well as the author of Voice Over Legal.https://www.facebook.com/robscighttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm2215197/www.voiceoverlegal.comInterview topics, and questions included:What year end business advice might Rob have for us?What sort of questions does Rob receive from voice over clients?Rob relates that recently there have been many questions in regards to collections.Can an individual have a legal trademark?What tips does Rob have for getting paid?Are wire transfers a legitimate method of getting paid?What are the differences if operating as a foreign entity doing business with the United States.Are trademarks, and service marks the same thing?What news is there regarding Rob's book "Voice Over Legal?"What sort of projects has Rob been working on recently?What's Rob's connection to World Voices Organization (WOVO)?Have there been any recent problems with people using copyrighted music on their demos etc?What is Rob's opinion of to pay to play sites?What is the single biggest mistake that voice talent usually make?What is the best practice regarding starting out with a new client?Should we trademark our personal names?Rob's book is available at www.voiceoverlegal.com.George gives us some additional information about his on site project.AnnouncementsPlease send your specific suggestions for this year's highlights show.www.ewabs.comAn updated EWABS logo? Viewer challenge: Send your submissions in any medium. Prize: To Be AnnouncedDonations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Happy Holidays! from Harlan Hogan's 12 days of Christmas.voiceoveressentials.com/ Next Week: Holiday Hangout special with the Whittam family.RSVP ewabshop@gmail.com.January 6: Bob BergenSupport the show by sending your questions and ideas to ewabshop@gmail.comWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 121 December 9, 2013 Karen Souer VOAA

Published on Dec 9, 2013Karen Souer of karensouer.com is our guest, Dan and George talk studio acoustics, and we share some client stories from the past week.Dan and George explain how easy it is to get into our live viewer chat room.George shows off a specialty tool he recently acquired, a power nailer.Dan shares a few recent mustache themed items he's received.The guys share some recent experiences they've had maintaining their own, and other's studios.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWhittam's World: Acoustic treatment. Example acoustic panels, and their composite materials. Including a studio suit demonstration.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowSpecial thanks to Edge Studios. Full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Welcome this week's guest: Karen Souer, Voice Over Administrative Assistant.Karensouer.comKaren@karensouer.comInterview topics, and questions included :Karen's job title, and examples of the tasks involved.The business side of voice over.The principles of organization.Client relationship management (CRM) software.The ability to delegate tasks.How Karen came to be a voice over administrative assistant.What was it like growing up with a father so involved in voice over?Karen's audio editing expertise.Ability to work with social media, and Internet content.Karen shares some recent tips on organization.What sort of tools ( online, offline, software) Does Karen use in her administrative work?John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra. The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Happy Holidays from Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.AnnouncementsPlease send your specific suggestions for this year's highlights show.ewabs.comAn updated EWABS logo? Viewer challenge: Send your submissions in any medium. Prize: To Be AnnouncedDonations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear ! shop.ewabs.com Support the show by sending your questions and ideas to ewabshop@gmail.comUpcoming Shows:Dec. 16th Rob Sciglimpaglia,Dec. 23rd Holiday Hang Out with the Whittam family.Dec. 30th End of the year best of 2013 show.Jan. 6th Bob Bergen. How to practice animation sounds.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box. Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com