What's in the BOX!?

What do I have in my booth, (besides a microphone), that helps me in every session? This is like my version of "what's in my camera bag", but the voice-over edition. I have 7 things that I use all the time that really make my voiceover life easier.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 - The setup
00:28 - Number 1
00:52 - Number 2
01:28 - Number 3
02:15 - Number 4
03:06 - Number 5
04:22 - Number 6

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🎧🎤STUDIO GEAR!! 🎧🎤
AUDIO GEAR
Adobe Audition
UA Apollo Twin interface
Manly VoxBox preamp
Mogami Gold XLR cables
Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Mic
Shure KSM 32 Large Diaphram Mic
Whisper Room Isolation Booth
Shure Super 55
Sennheiser EW100G3 wireless Lav

Video Gear
Canon M50 ii
Canon x11
Nikon D3100
Neewer 660 lights

Connectivity
Skype​
Source Connect
Zoom
iPdtl
Phone Patch

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[spatrickcunningham]

This channel is stunning. How do you not have a million subs? You already fixed my mouth clicks problem (thanks for that) and I have a feeling you're about to fix my booth in this video.

[danmagoo]

I love the "Fox in Socks" idea for a warm-up! I just bought in on Kindle, so I can read it off my screen (in Kindle cloud reader) every time I'm getting ready to record. This will be my new favorite part of the routine.

[theoutsiderjess]

The tip about ice cubes worked incredibly well I have noticed a lot less mouth noise and the ice cubes helps so much plus when I record my mouth is minty fresh

[billweaver]

One thing about the earbuds in the cans trick - which I've been doing for years - is to use buds with the best sounding microphone, because if the client is directing you over the phone, that's how they'll be hearing you first. And first impressions count. I've got a bunch of different inexpensive pairs but always test them with the phone's voice memo app to see which ones sound the clearest on calls; it won't give the client a positive vibe if you sound muffled over the phone. By the way the apple wired earbuds do seem to have the best mic, but I found the mic quality of the cheapest JBL's is very close. Strangely, my more expensive JBL's had a more muffled mic.

[DevonBlack]

Oh wow! I didn't know you voiced Domo! I had forgotten about that show somehow until you brought the doll up to the camera and a wave of memories came flooding back lol. Very cool and delightful surprise

[dinogiacobbe]

Your Videos are funny and entertaining and the information is awesome! Thank You! I have a question about using a separate recorder for VO work? I heard of another VO recommending this for a backup in case the computer fails or glitches. He referred to it as the "Belts and Braces technique" So he will go from his mic to solid state recorder then an interface then a computer. He even recommended the Maranze pmd661MkII or the Pdm 660( not available anymore but can still find used). Please let me know your thoughts on this. also, what other brands and models would you recommend for a solid-state recorder. Thanks

[jamesmhebert]

Nerdy off-topic query — a Shure KSM 32? Just curious. Sounds good on you!

[Kevin-pwws]

@Voiceover Village
If I am working on something could I use a pen/stage name, or do I have to use my legal name?