VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

[JackB]

Had my first job the other day. Trying not to get too excited, but honestly, I'm super stoked. Thought I'd share a few details from the experience. I found it interesting.

Did the aud with Blue Snowball w/ pop filter in Mom & Dad's guest room, in front of a blanket draped over a closet door. Client replied via email stating they enjoyed the read but it "didn't sound as rich and clear" as other auds they receive, asked what equipment I had. Explained I was running a very low-budget operation, but offered to "workshop a few recording techniques" and send another take.

All while thinking to myself, "well, I'm sure I won't get this one, but why not give it a shot?"

Removed the pop filter and recorded a new take from my car (Saw that Zurek sometimes records in his car when he's on the road).

BOOKED IT!!

I think removing the pop filter is a must when recording with this LQ USB mic, no? What do you guys think?

Anyway, moral of the story: Get involved with doing something you love, use your head, and don't underestimate yourself.

PS, thanks to those of you who provided advice/feedback via VO-BB. Couldn't have done this without you!


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- Jack

[Jason Huggins]

Great job man! I have no experience with the gear, but your first gig feels MIGHTY good. May it keep rolling for ya!

[Fran McClellan]

Congrats!
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[Scott Pollak]

That's very cool, and interesting. As soon as budget allows, you need to upgrade from that Snowball though. Congrats!
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[Bruce]

Congrats! ..and yes, it's always better to work without a pop filter if you can. I haven't used one in ages.

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[juliaknippen]

Congrats on your first gig! It's a great feeling
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[todd ellis]

yes - congrats on the gig! may it be the first of many.

i know a lot of people who ONCE HAD a snowball. do what scott says.
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[cyclometh]

Congratulations and may it be only the first of many.
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[Velfin]

Congratulations! I started with a snowball too - mounted in a pop-up hamper stuffed with acoustic foam a la Harlan Hogan.

+1 to upgrading when you can though.

Welcome to being a paid VO!
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Kendra Hoffman
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[Bailey]

Congrats on getting booked! Just getting that 1st gig can do more for your spirits than you think.

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[Deirdre]

You've always been a member of the club, but you just found your Green Jacket. Congrats.



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[Lee Gordon]

Congrats on the gig!

Regarding the use of a pop filter, I'm with Bruce. I rarely use one and rely upon my mic technique to avoid plosives, which you should do whether you use a filter or not. If you work so close to the mic that you're going to spray it with saliva, you may want to use a pop filter as a "raincoat" to protect the mic's inner workings, but you probably shouldn't be doing that either.
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[sirmelja]

That's great! Congrats on the first of many
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