Ep 157 - Mastering Your Voiceover Space with George The Tech and Rob Reider

Welcome to the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, hosted by Linda Bruno and featuring special guest George Whittam. In this episode, Linda, despite nursing a knee injury, dives into a fascinating conversation with George about his unique journey from being an engineer to a voiceover studio tech expert, assisted by Rob Reider.

Discover how George's musical family background and interest in gadgets evolved into a passion for audio engineering and voiceover production. Through anecdotes and personal experiences, George shares his path from struggling in college to creating a mobile recording studio in an RV and finally establishing himself in the voiceover industry against numerous challenges.

Join the discussion as Linda, George and Rob delve into the intricacies of setting up a home studio, navigating acoustic challenges, and understanding the nuances of audio technology. Uncover valuable tips on making the most out of your recording space, the essentials of normalizing audio, and the balance between front-end and post-processing in voiceover work.

This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, packed with insights for aspiring and seasoned voice actors alike, aiming to enhance their understanding and mastery of the techincal aspects of the craft. Don't miss out as the conversation continues in part two next week!

Guests Bios:

About George:

Since 2005 George Whittam has dedicated his life to serving the technical needs of voice actors and recording studio owners. In August 2017 George launched GeorgeTheTech.com to assist anyone who records voiceover with tech support, training, studio design, and audio processing templates.

George is a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Music and Audio Technology with a Minor in Communications. George went on to acquire considerable expertise in music recording by working with various musicians and artists in the Philadelphia area, and gained broadcast engineering experience working at 94 WYSP (now WIP) as the remote engineer for the NFL Eagles Radio Network.

From a handful of satisfied clients, George has now built his reputation working solely with voice-over studios and clients. He is globally considered a top authority in voice-over recording technology, investing thousands of hours researching studio design, recording equipment, and creating training materials for voice actors. Among his many successful clients are the late Don LaFontaine, Bill Ratner, Melissa Disney, Randy Thomas, Joe Cipriano and Scott Rummell.

George is co-host of the podcast The Pro Audio Suite.

Find George at http://georgethe.tech

About Rob:

As a pilot and Hall of Fame air show announcer, Rob Reider has recently retired from that endeavor and now brings his skills to the world of audiobooks.

His extensive knowledge of aviation and the military has attracted the attention of authors who need that experience to bring their works to life.

Rob’s acting career began in high school, continued in musical theater roles at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and won him 5 Regional Emmys for on-air performance and musical compositions during a 13-year Midwest television career.

He’s also an accomplished guitarist and lover of acoustic music.

Rob has worked with several audiobook coaches, including Hillary Huber, P.J. Ochlan, and Jennifer Jill Araya to hone his craft and focus on thrillers, non-fiction, and faith-based titles. He recently was the “voice” of James Patterson in his book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading."

Visit his website: http://www.robreidervoice.com/

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