Ask Bob: Advice For The Voice Lorne!

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Comment by Tess Masters on October 4, 2009 at 12:37pm

Hi Bob and everyone - great to be part of the group!
I have just moved here from Australia, where I have been working for the last 10 years.
VERY different scenario there - I get ALL of my work through my agent and go into the studios.
I am not good with technology and have not had to record at home - this is all very new.
I am currently in the process of setting up my first basic home studio with the view to upgrade in the future.
Goals: I travel a lot for work, so the studio needs to be somewhat portable.
So - I have a MAC and an MBOX 2.
I was told that the Apogee Mini-Me would be a great pre-amp for my basic set-up whilst satisfying the portability requirements.
Problem....they seem to be hard to find these days....and I don't want to purchase off eBay.
Can anyone suggest a good vintage audio dealer where I might be able to pick up a well serviced used unit? Or other suggestions for how to pick one up?
Or suggest a good alternative with digital output, Phantom Power and XLR connectors.
The Focusrite ISA ONE was suggested to me - thoughts? A little too big...
Any advice that would bring me out of the dark would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Comment by Dale Leopold on May 13, 2009 at 10:19pm

Hi Bob! I took your character class in Atlanta last March (I did the Scooby Doo Lester character--"them aliens are gonna TAKE OVER THE WOOOORLD!!!"). Not only did I learn a ton of useful tips, but I had a lot of fun too. I admire the way you can maintain more or less continuous focus and enthusiasm for a whole weekend, and on your birthday to boot!

I've trained and practice a lot since then, and finally recorded a variety of demos (spots, narration, audiobook, Spanish and--most fun of all--characters). The character demo is pretty long, and I'd like to edit it into a punchier one or two-minute version, so as not to try anyone's patience too much. My producer, John Burr, wrote half of the bits, while I wrote the rest.

I would love to get your opinion as to which are the best bits to excerpt from (assuming there are any ;->) for my short version. The demo itself is the top one on my VU page, or on my (website) if you want to give it a listen, or if you'd prefer I'll gladly email you the MP3.
Thanks in advance for your time. And do let me know if you're going to be teaching out on the East Coast again. (BTW John Burr splits his time between D.C. and Sarasota Florida; I bet he could host you in his studio in either place).
Best wishes,
Dale Leopold
dale@daleleopold.com

Comment by Dave Christi on May 12, 2009 at 1:43pm

Hey Bob!

I just finished a great Demo Demolition with James & Penny. They suggested I pass along my character demo to you. This is a commercial character demo. I'd love any input you have on creating a demo for animation. Would you mind?

Thanks,

Dave Christi

Comment by Bob Bergen on April 14, 2009 at 7:25pm

Hi Laura! Be happy to. Send me an MP3 to bob@bobbergen.com

;-)

Comment by Laura Gerow on April 13, 2009 at 1:43pm

Hi Bob! How are you? I was wondering if you could critique my animation demo for me? It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)

Comment by Bob Bergen on March 31, 2009 at 9:41am

Hi Jim!

Thanks for your nice note!!!

Just to let you know, I'm a fellow voice actor myself, and not a producer/casting director. So in most cases when I'm in need of a voice I do it myself.

;-)

Comment by Jim Lueck on March 30, 2009 at 4:40pm

Hi Bob.

I like your work. You do Mel Blanc justice with your Porky Pig! Let me know if you are in need of other character voices for your projects, I do over 60 celebrity characters.

Best regards,

Jim Lueck
Celebrity Voice Impressionist
www.manofvoices.com
407-412-8298

Comment by Bob Bergen on March 26, 2009 at 2:49pm

Hey Scott! Very cool!!!!

Nothing to prepare! Just bring your mouth, something to write with, and I'll do the hard part. Working your tail..uh, mouth off!!!

;-)

Comment by Scott Stackhouse on March 26, 2009 at 8:20am

Hey Bob! I am signed up for Chicago sir...can't wait! Is there any kind of specific prep you'd like us to have? Characters, demo, etc?
S

Comment by Shane Shellenbarger on March 23, 2009 at 12:58am

Hey Bob! It's wonderful to be here and I hope to catch up with what you've told the group real soon.

Best,
Shane

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