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Topic: Holiday gift idea |
Shiromi
Replies: 4
Views: 4527
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 2:14 pm Subject: Holiday gift idea |
Wow. That is a markup. Ooh, side business opportunity! My husband just got involved with a local Makerspace, so we've been tossing around ideas of fun VO (me) Military (him) things we can make. |
Topic: Handling workday policy |
Shiromi
Replies: 10
Views: 4933
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 2:11 pm Subject: Handling workday policy |
I definitely make my own schedule. I usually work weekends and take days off during the week. I generally prefer being off when others are at work. However, the compromise is that if I get important e ... |
Topic: Glad to be Back! |
Shiromi
Replies: 68
Views: 56503
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:26 am Subject: Glad to be Back! |
Another long-time lurker thankful to have the site back up. Thanks DB and Bruce for all your hard work! |
Topic: Vacation place with a Whisper Room? |
Shiromi
Replies: 14
Views: 7913
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 6:39 pm Subject: Vacation place with a Whisper Room? |
Oh, I'm definitely in the vacation-only camp. Spent two weeks this past March in Maui and thankfully only had to deal with one minor work-related issue. But I've also thought about renting a place in ... |
Topic: Vacation place with a Whisper Room? |
Shiromi
Replies: 14
Views: 7913
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:16 pm Subject: Vacation place with a Whisper Room? |
I've often fantasized about taking extended vacations where I could record audiobooks while travelling. Since i'm in Seattle, it's not somewhere I would take advantage of, but I could see a market for ... |
Topic: Mackie Onyx Blackjack vs. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 |
Shiromi
Replies: 11
Views: 11798
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:29 pm Subject: Mackie Onyx Blackjack vs. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 |
I've only barely tried the 2i2, and that was because I was having audio issues and was trying to figure out what was going on in my audio chain. I've had my Mackie Blackjack for five years and it is w ... |
Topic: digital work station for copy |
Shiromi
Replies: 15
Views: 7938
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:34 pm Subject: digital work station for copy |
I like to use an iPad for my audiobooks. I have an a called iAnnotate which lets me mark up the copy, highlight, notations, even audio notations. Maybe that's worth looking in to? |
Topic: wall/ceiling mounted boom |
Shiromi
Replies: 7
Views: 4778
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:41 pm Subject: wall/ceiling mounted boom |
I have a QM50 which someone had recommended here a while back. http://www.q-mic.com/qm-50-professional-mic-arm/ We also ordered the wall mount kit and probably a few extra parts from the hardware stor ... |
Topic: Desperate Times call for... |
Shiromi
Replies: 8
Views: 4295
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 1:18 pm Subject: Desperate Times call for... |
Lately to avoid a cold, every time i've been feeling a little "off" i've put a drop or two of hydrogen peroxide in my ears and also gargled with it. Weirdly that's helped.
I had a pretty ... |
Topic: Landed my 1st audiobook gig! |
Shiromi
Replies: 30
Views: 11717
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:37 pm Subject: Landed my 1st audiobook gig! |
I have a stack for mastering, but editing is a a real bear for me.... nowadays I don't do my own editing, I hire out, and negotiate a hybrid deal so at the very least that is covered. I usually try to ... |
Topic: Db Cooper & J S Gilbert doing live video on games tonigh |
Shiromi
Replies: 21
Views: 15341
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 7:13 pm Subject: Db Cooper & J S Gilbert doing live video on games tonigh |
I really had a blast watching this, and would love to see a whole Blab devoted to exertions. I also love the idea of getting some casting folks on there. Thanks for doing this. Can't wait to watch mor ... |
Topic: After five years of trying... |
Shiromi
Replies: 28
Views: 16243
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:08 pm Subject: After five years of trying... |
Fantastic news, and very inspiring. Talk about persistence paying off. Congratulations! |
Topic: Landed my 1st audiobook gig! |
Shiromi
Replies: 30
Views: 11717
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:05 pm Subject: Landed my 1st audiobook gig! |
I would just send a sample to the folks at ACX. Let them examine it and tell you if needs adjusting. |
Topic: audiobook narration time |
Shiromi
Replies: 41
Views: 22243
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:02 am Subject: audiobook narration time |
My voice/energy is usually good for an hour to 1.5 finished hours per day. So 2-3 hours of recording. The rest of the time is spent doing smaller projects, preparing for upcoming audiobooks and usuall ... |
Topic: Anyone ever hear of / use raw honey for sinus infection? |
Shiromi
Replies: 13
Views: 8239
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Forum: Chat Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:26 pm Subject: Anyone ever hear of / use raw honey for sinus infection? |
I can't attest to the honey but I second Jen and her xylitol suggestion. I've used it for the past two years as part of my neti pot routine and aside from the sinus infection i'm recovering from now ( ... |
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