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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2025 · 16 MIN

Voiceover Beginner Starter Pack: What Gear Do You REALLY Need?

from VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting · host Paul Schmidt

So, you’ve decided to get into voiceover.  Whether you’ve decided you want to do this as a career or just looking to make some cash on the side, you need gear.  But not just any gear. The RIGHT gear. Because no one wants to overspend on a mic that makes you sound like you’re recording in a rest stop bathroom. Lucky for you, I’m here to guide you through the maze of audio equipment and get you set up for success.  Mics: Audio-Technica AT2020, Rode NT1-A.  Audio Interfaces: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Behringer UM2 Acoustic Treatment: Mattress Toppers, Moving Blankets, PVC Pipe Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro DAW Software: Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper  Extras: Pop filter, mic stand, XLR cables (Mogami and Hosa), surge protector, cable management Upgrades: Mics: Sennheiser MKH-416, Neumann TLM 103 Interface: Universal Audio Apollo Twin Acoustic Treatment: GIK Acoustics, Auralex  _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/BzSc3XNnXls SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-plan The VO Pro Community: https://vopro.app Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life. The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-yt Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtube Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/vopro.pro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us Fan MailSupport the show

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So, you’ve decided to get into voiceover. Whether you’ve decided you want to do this as a career or just looking to make some cash on the side, you need gear. But not just any gear. The RIGHT gear. Because no one wants to overspend on a mic that makes you sound like you’re recording in a rest stop bathroom. Lucky for you, I’m here to guide you through the maze of audio equipment and get you set up for success. Mics: Audio-Technica AT2020, Rode NT1-A. Audio Interfa...

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