VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

sdaeley17 · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:05 am Post subject: My Newbie Sense is tingling!

Hi Everyone!
My name is Sean, and I realized i've committed a bit of a faux pas by respondin' to a few threads without properly introducing myself. Thankfully, a few of you have graciously offered advice on the forums and pms without stressin' the ish.

I'm an English teacher workin' in Nagasaki, Japan, recevin' training via skype an workin' towards demo production. My current setup is what you might call "audition quality" (blue yei pro, porta-booth plus, mac air) but I'm savin away, eagerly awaitin my first condenser/AD combo (most likely the cad e100s and itrack solo or onyx blackjack, as well as some "studio suit" sheets to improve acoustics).

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's generously offered their thoughts already, and the whole vo-bb for the wonderful respurce it offers to talent on every level of the skill spectrum!

And yes, that is totally me in the spidey suit. Excelsior!
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Bob Bergen · CM Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 953

Hi Sean! Welcome! By any chance did you know Joe Moore?? Not sure where he taught, but he was also in Japan for a few years teaching English. Joe was a former vo student of mine and also spent some time working at vo talent agencies before Japan. He's back here now.

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sdaeley17 · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:45 am Post subject:

It's such a pleasure to hear from you, Bob! Your reputation certainly puh-dee-a-puh-dee-a precedes you. Wink

. It may be an amazing coincidence, but I do know a Joe Moore who recently moved back to the states. I've just written to find out if he's your student. He's a great guy, and I sincerely hope it's the same one! Thank you again for the warm welcome!

Warmest Regards,

Sean Daeley
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Bob Bergen · CM Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 953

TOO small!! I haven't seen him since he's been back. I myself am currently on vacation in London.

Thanks for your nice note! Keep me posted on your vo ventures. Porkysvoice@aol.com

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Ed Fisher · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 6:23 am Post subject: Re: My Newbie Sense is tingling!

Fran McClellan · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:28 am Post subject:

Welcome Sean! Great to have you here!
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sdaeley17 · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:02 am Post subject:

Thank you everyone! And thank you, CA, for the expert advice and invaluable comparison. I'd been juggling those two models for a while, but it sounds like onyx's higher hp output (I don't have monitors yet). And lack of source connect issues win against the scarlett's sports car form factor.

Ironically, my room is the elephant in the room as far as an ideal recording space, i've been recording from the porta-booth on my desk, but i'm worried that if the cad is as sensitive to room noise as you say, it'll pick up the fridge, the street car, the fire truck, police station, and the ambulance all conveniently located outside my apartment. I'm wondering if a dynamic like the SM7B or the MD 421 might be a better option...

Thanks again, everyone, for taking the time to welcome me and generously offer your advice!
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FinMac · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:38 am Post subject: Hei Sean!

Welcome to the forum.

My friend has an e100S and says it picks up the hairs moving in his nose (or something like that). For a "bad room" it would not be the my first choice. Have an SM7B and it worked well for me before getting my room in order! So +1 for that.

Someone else mentioned a Michael Joly U67 "sound-a-like" that is quite forgiving as well but you might have to research that one more.

Hope it all works out for you.

Mac
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sdaeley17 · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:24 am Post subject:

Thank you Mac! I'll give the mod a look-see!
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bobsouer · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:29 am Post subject:

Sean,

Welcome to the VO-BB!
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Scott Lyle · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:00 am Post subject:

Welcome Sean! As you've already found, this place is a great one! Glad to have you here.
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sdaeley17 · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:20 am Post subject:

And Mac, I loved your friends analogy for the CAD; it doesn't help my case, but it's great endorsement, nonetheless!

Hello, Bob and Scott!

Bob, I'm a huge fan of your blog and your work, and your blog roll is without compare!

Scott, you are absolutely right about the wonderful voasis that is the BB; I've learned so much in the weeks I've persed the forums, and I'm so happy to be a registered member now.
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todd ellis · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:01 am Post subject:

welcome to the hoopla, sean!
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sdaeley17 · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:54 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Todd!
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:42 am Post subject:

konnichiwa, sean! i'm happy to see you stopped dropping your Gs. Smile

hey, rhyme!
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