The Pro Audio Suite

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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 home studio expert. 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! The Pro Audio Suite is delivered weekly.

  1. What's Acceptable in a Home Voiceover Studio?

    25 мая

    What's Acceptable in a Home Voiceover Studio?

    The 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 reference recordings. What actually counts as acceptable audio when you're recording voiceover from home? That question came up after Robbo spoke with a group of aspiring voice actors in Perth. The advice was simple enough, don't overprocess, don't gate everything, and send clean raw audio when asked. But one student asked the thing every beginner wants to know: how do I know if what I'm recording is actually good enough? In this episode, Robbo, Robert, George and eventually AP unpack the answer. They talk about why reflections are often a bigger problem than background noise, why "boxy" booth sound is so hard to fix, and why a great recording is usually more about the room than the microphone. The crew also gets into mic technique, the danger of editing yourself into oblivion, clothing noise, hair rustle, inconsistent recording levels, portable booths, the value of reference recordings, and why sometimes "consistent but flawed" is much easier to work with than audio that keeps changing from take to take. There's also a detour into rare microphones, a surprise AP entrance, and Robbo discovering that the PASport VO may have just made phone patching easier than expected. Thanks to our sponsors, Austrian Audio, making passion heard.

    38 мин.
  2. Apple Silicon, Old Macs, and Why Working Gear Shouldn't Die

    19 мая

    Apple Silicon, Old Macs, and Why Working Gear Shouldn't Die

    Apple 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 value of the M4 Mac Mini, why even a base model can be serious overkill for many voice actors, and how smaller machines like the MacBook Air and MacBook "Neo" style systems compare for remote sessions, Source Connect, Pro Tools, and travel rigs. The conversation also wanders into classic Pro Audio Suite territory, including old Macs that refuse to die, running Linux or Windows on ageing Apple hardware, right to repair, weird manufacturer lockouts, obsolete cables, Shure MV88 bargain hunting, Pro Tools archiving disasters, and why keeping your sessions self contained still matters. There is also a very important chainsaw story. Obviously. Thanks to our sponsors, Austrian Audio, making passion heard for supporting the show. 00:00 Intro and sponsor mention 00:33 Talking Macs before the show 01:20 The M4 Mac Mini and Apple's surprising value 02:29 Apple Silicon price to performance 03:38 Why older M1 machines still hold up 04:02 Using a Mac Mini as a road computer 05:22 Is the Mac Mini overkill for VO work? 06:38 MacBook Air, external monitors, and display quirks 09:04 Apple cables, chips, and control 10:04 The end of Lightning and the move to USB C 12:09 Audio interfaces on iPhone and iPad 12:30 Shure MV88 bargains for older iPhones 14:43 Right to repair 16:11 Robbo's old chainsaw story 18:21 Repair restrictions and replacement culture 19:29 Mac longevity 20:18 Running Windows on an old iMac 22:03 Linux on old Apple hardware 25:29 Old drives, CDs, DVDs, and lost archives 26:12 Mezzo and old Pro Tools backups 27:13 Missing Pro Tools audio files 28:33 Pro Tools archiving tip, sort by file path 29:54 Wrap up and credits

    30 мин.
  3. Studio Rebuilds, Vintage Gear, Old Macs & Reclaimed Timber

    5 мая

    Studio Rebuilds, Vintage Gear, Old Macs & Reclaimed Timber

    This 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 weird vintage Apple gear, and somewhere in the middle, the boys fall down a rabbit hole involving Korg M1s, old ISDN boxes, retro synths, ancient Macs, and why audio people can never throw anything away. There's also a surprisingly deep discussion about why the physical studio environment matters creatively, why a tidy desk changes your mindset, and how modern workflows are reshaping how studios are built and used. Plus: • Studio rebuild ideas and workflow tweaks • Reclaimed timber stories from Australia and the US • Vintage synths and old gear suddenly becoming valuable again • Apple Neos, fanless laptops, and remote session setups • PASport VO in real world workflows • Why old Macs refuse to die • The weird psychology of creative spaces • 80s and 90s music production nostalgia • Why nobody seems to jam together anymore It's part studio therapy session, part gear archaeology dig, and part pub chat between audio nerds. Thanks to our sponsors: Tri-Booth and Austrian Audio.

    42 мин.
  4. Fix Bad Audio Instantly? Inside Waves' Voice Regeneration Tool

    30 мар.

    Fix Bad Audio Instantly? Inside Waves' Voice Regeneration Tool

    What 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 talk about Voice Regeneration, a new AI-driven tool designed to rebuild poor-quality dialogue into something actually usable. And this isn't just noise reduction or EQ… it's a complete rethink of how broken audio gets fixed. We dig into: Why this will never be a plugin How AI is actually "rebuilding" voice recordings Real-world use cases, from podcast disasters to phone interviews What this means for audio engineers and post-production The limits of AI audio, and where it still falls over There's also a bigger conversation here about where the industry is heading, and whether tools like this are helping or hurting the craft. If you've ever been handed unusable audio and told "can you fix this?", this one's for you. 🎙️ What You'll Hear in This Episode Why traditional tools fail on truly bad audio The rise of content creators as the biggest audio market Cloud processing vs plugin workflows Ethical concerns around AI and audio data Accent bias in AI models and why it matters Real examples of voice regeneration in action How fast AI processing is changing expectations 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Waves Voice Regeneration: https://www.waves.com/voice-regeneration 🎧 More episodes: https://www.proaudiosuite.com 💬 Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203 🙌 Sponsors Thanks to our mates at: Tri-Booth – Portable vocal booths built for voice pros. Use code TRYPAS200 for $200 off. Austrian Audio – Making passion heard with world-class microphones like the OC818 and OC18.

    59 мин.
  5. TwistedWave's New Time Savers, Keystroke Batches and Auto Repair

    26 февр.

    TwistedWave's New Time Savers, Keystroke Batches and Auto Repair

    TwistedWave 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 32.4, including the ability to apply a Batch directly to your currently open file and map that Batch to a single keystroke. That means you can normalise to a target level, then apply a processing stack, all in one hit, without the old multi step workflow. Then there's the new Repair tool, a quick "auto heal" style fix for little clicks, mouth noises, and short waveform anomalies. Select the problem area, hit a key, and TwistedWave smooths it out. No fiddly sample drawing required. Also included, a friendly rant about software developers changing things that don't need changing, and why options matter. Sponsors, Tribooth and Austrian Audio, Making Passion Heard. Recorded using Source Connect. Edited by Andrew Peters. Mixed by Robbo.

    15 мин.
  6. Fixing Loopback the Easy Way, Nexus Suite Explained

    16 февр.

    Fixing Loopback the Easy Way, Nexus Suite Explained

    Loopback 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 Nexus Review, makes it dramatically easier to capture system audio, create proper mix-minus setups, and send playback to clients without complicated routing. If you have ever wrestled with UA Console routing, virtual drivers, Chrome output quirks, or Mac system audio conflicts, this one is for you. We cover: • Why traditional loopback setups get messy fast • The UA console routing method and its limitations • How Nexus Review captures system audio automatically • Why this eliminates feedback loops • Whether you still need an Apollo • Chrome finally fixing its output bug • What this means for USB interfaces and simpler setups If you are podcasting, live streaming, directing voice talent, or running remote sessions, this episode will save you time and headaches. Thanks to our sponsors: Tri-Booth Professional vocal booths that keep your recordings clean and controlled. Use the code TRIPAP200 for $200 off yours... Austrian Audio Makers of the OC818, OC18 and more. Making passion heard.

    14 мин.
  7. Corporate Takeovers, Native Instruments Drama & The Return of the U47? | PAS S9E2

    12 февр.

    Corporate Takeovers, Native Instruments Drama & The Return of the U47? | PAS S9E2

    In 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 does this wave of consolidation mean for boutique brands and the future of innovation? Then we unpack the developing Native Instruments insolvency proceedings. With Kontakt, iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx under that umbrella, what could this mean for producers, composers and post professionals? And does this reignite the subscriptions versus perpetual debate? We also wander into: • Neumann U47 reissue rumours • The real value of vintage microphones • Why old music keeps resurfacing • 8-tracks, cassettes, DAT and the democratisation of audio • LimeWire confessions and plugin hoarding A wide ranging conversation about where audio has been and where it might be heading. Thanks to our sponsors: 🎧 Austrian Audio – Making Passion Heard 🎙 Tribooth – Use code TRIPAP200 for $200 off Find out more at https://theproaudiosuite.com Watch on YouTube and subscribe for future episodes.

    30 мин.
  8. Remote Recording, Choirs, and Old-School Rigs with Robert Marshall

    2 февр.

    Remote Recording, Choirs, and Old-School Rigs with Robert Marshall

    In 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 Handel's Messiah inside a church. Robert breaks down his microphone choices, including Neumann KM184s, Austrian Audio CC8s, Schoeps mains, and why ORTF still delivers a convincing stereo image in complex acoustic spaces. We also talk about spot mic placement for piano and soloists, blending ambience naturally without artificial reverb, and the realities of recording live with zero second chances. The conversation drifts into mobile recording rigs, spinning-disk backups, FireWire laptops, remote recording trucks, and the kind of gear paranoia that only comes from doing this work solo for decades. It's a proper deep dive into classical capture, stereo technique, redundancy, and why "old-school" workflows still hold up in 2026. Sponsors: Thanks to Austrian Audio – Making Passion Heard And Tri-Booth Use code TRIPAP200 to save $200 on your Tri-Booth.

    27 мин.
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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 home studio expert. 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! The Pro Audio Suite is delivered weekly.

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