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DO IT RIGHT!
As we enter this relatively new do-it-yourself era, many people venture into complicated territories that require professional guidance. Migrate Sound has gathered 20 years of practice in a highly professional environment. We proudly share that knowledge and provide consulting services to anyone who wants to build a recording studio, and/or learn about sound engineering. In a supportive environment, you will explore the most current concepts, methods, systems and solutions to specific recording needs, covering all aspects of audio production from basic training in the studio to choosing the right microphone.
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DOWNLOAD OUR FREE GUIDE
Be one of the first to download your free copy of our guide to setting up your very own home recording studio. Discover 3 different tier levels that will give you flexibility and a way to stay within your budget without compromising on your needs. This guide will be an important steppingstone to your voice-over career.
Our guide was recently updated to include the latest "Voice-Over Recording On The Go" package. Never miss an audition ever again with this failsafe, easy to use recording setup!
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SOUND CHECK
Voice-over actors lose auditions due to poor sound quality every day. Don't be like those voice-over actors, and learn what casting directors and producers listen for. Voice-over actors don't have casting experience and haven't had the opportunity to hear thousands of auditions as we have. They often don't have the super high-end monitors that casting teams use to check for sound accuracy, nuances, compression, levels, noise floor, and issues such as hiss, hum, pops and clicks.
Send me your unprocessed, industry-standard sound files along with a 60 second recording of room tone, and get your sound tuned professionally. I will report back with details about your recording quality in the following areas:
Levels
Noise floor
Mic technique
Acoustics
Processing (if used)This is the best way to make sure your sound meets industry standards. I'll report back with a comprehensive sonic assessment, including a visual frequency and phase analysis, a loudness report, and amplitude statistics. Schedule now by sending me an email or calling me directly.
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RECORDING STUDIO SUPPORT
If you own audio equipment, it's just a matter of time before something happens. Noise, hum, buzzing, feedback, no audio signal, distortion, connection loss, remote sync issues, sample rate conflict, etc. No one wants to have these problems and no one wants to deal with them. They can cost you a gig, an entire campaign, even worse... Your reputation.
Don't let that happen to you. Whatever your situation might be, I will help you troubleshoot the problem and come up with a fix. Remote support includes the same comprehensive insight as an on-site consult. I'll help you fix the issue and give you enough insights to help you do this on your own in the future. Use this handy-dandy form, send me an email or give me a call, and let's nip those annoying glitches in the bud together before they start slowing you down.
STUDIO DESIGN
Space
Choosing the right space is a crucial aspect of studio design. The space required must be as quiet as possible, and away from any potential noise in your home. Stay away from the kitchen, the garage, and pick a small confined area.
Acoustic & Sound Proofing
Once we decide on a space, we must use acoustical material to sound proof your room. Any recording must be clear of any potential bounce. Walls must be padded with proper foam panels in order to eliminate room sound and echo.
Audio Equipment
Yep! That's where it gets interesting and possibly expensive. You can quickly spend a fortune on audio equipment but you don't have to. I can get you set up for under $1,000. Technology has made a huge leap in the past 10 years and audio gear has become much less expensive.
AUDIO PRE & POST PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Audio Recording & Signal Processing
You may have all the skills necessary to be a successful voice-over talent but it won't help if you don't know how to record yourself. Learn about physical acoustics, basic operating principles of microphones, metering and operating levels, compressors, limiters and noise gates.
Sound Design & Music
George Lucas once said “Sound is 50% of the movie-going experience.” Finding the right sound effects and the appropriate music is an art, especially when the choices are limitless. Be creative, imaginative and always keep the style persistent.
Audio Editing
No matter how good you are, you will always have to rely on the power of editing. The "perfect read" from top to bottom does not exist. Learn post-production techniques from the best professionals in the industry.
Audio Mixing
Then comes the mixing stage. Learn how to balance your separate tracks with audio levels, equalizers and filters, reverberation and signal delay, plus some special suggestions to make sure your final mix always pops.
DIGITAL MARKETING & PROMOTION
Audio Formats
There is a plathora of audio formats being used nowadays but only a few are industry standard. In addition to knowing all the different audio formats, it is important to understand the technical variants of each of those formats in order to deliver the proper files to your client.
Online Hosting & Publishing
Google, Amazon, Apple, etc. Whether you produced an audiobook or a podcast, learn how to upload your audio to the proper channels, while paying attention to strict audio specs and guidelines. We will give you plenty of options based on your product and goals.
Advertising Options
Give your audio content wings with acute marketing. We extend our consulting services to include a comprehensive look at digital marketing and promotion of your audio content. Product placement, cross-promotion, collateral advertising, possible monetization, advertising reads vs. dynamic insertions, etc.
HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL CLIENTS
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