Recommended Gear
I’ve often been asked about gear recommendations, for travel, for home etc. Below are links to gear I’ve tested and use and I’m always looking for things that can help make an actor’s job easier. Click the links to buy them on Amazon.com
*denotes gear that is in my booth
Home Setup
$999
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The Sennheiser MKH 416 short gun interference tube microphone has a compact, low profile design for film, radio and television. The MKH 416 is designed to pick up direct audio with attentive to detail and articulation. The MKH 416 from Sennheiser serves as an outdoor short gun microphone. Its compact size makes if perfect for quick capture and mobile situations. The main features of the MKH 416 include: Increased directivity due to interference tube principle. Very low inherent self-noise.
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One of the best most affordable preamps. The newest generation of Scarlett Solo makes it easier than ever to record your voice. A detailed ultra-low-noise mic pre. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range that matches what you'd find in a pro studio.
$129
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The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over. Its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design. The U 87 Ai is the standard microphone for speech and vocals. Three polar patterns plus pad and low cut options make it adaptable to a wide range of applications.
$3750 NEW
$1499
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Probably more preamp than you’ll need but its what I have and I love it. Can mimic MANY preamps.
With elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion you’ll hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range.
Use dual Unison™ preamps to get the tone and feel of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more
$1424
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Record with 38 of the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made
Get the ultimate mic modeling system with a large-diaphragm condenser mic featuring dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class
Travel Setup
$299
$209
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I LOVE THIS MIC! HypeMiC features studio-quality analog compression that s easy to use and brings the magic to your vocals, voice-overs, instruments, percussion, and podcasts anything you record! With HypeMiC and your iPhone or computer, you can make amazing recordings on the go.
$169
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Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, voiceover, and on-stage use
Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
Soft-touch capacitive mute button on body to quickly and silently mute audio at the microphone
High-resolution AD convertor with 24-Bit/96 kHz sampling rate for extremely clear, natural sound reproduction
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Professional USB microphone with a studio-grade condenser capsule and premium components
Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp for pristine sound without the noise
High-power headphone output with zero-latency monitoring and versatile controls for hearing yourself clearly as you record or stream
$176
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A GREAT travel mic. Especially if you’re worried about sound bleed. Very directional with a great sound on most voices this is a great option for auditioning on the road and even the occasional session.
$1179-2084
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Absolutely essential tool for reading and editing, audiobooks and scripts. Can also be part of your travel rig as everyone of the microphones I recommend can plug right in!
Other things I LOVE
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This is ESSENTIAL for ANY voice actor. It can save your voice after sessions that require yelling or screaming. Nin Jiom is known by voice actors everywhere as a salve for a tired voice. Now available in these handy packets you can carry them wherever you go.
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The Kindle Scribe is one of my new favorite ways to read and notate audiobooks. Haven’t completely switched over to using it yet but definitely easier on the eyes than light emitting tablets.
$449
$9.49