Long Distance Voiceover

Alecks Purifoy

Alecks Purifoy

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Im in the need to record a voice over track of an actor that is now in California, (im in FL) to help wrap up a friends feature.

I was thinking I could mail him a microphone (ATR 55 or some thing) and a small digital voice recorder with an input. I would have to give him good instruction, tell him to unplug the fridge, turn off the AC and crawl into his closet and start recording.

The recorder of course would need to be 16bit ect, and easy enough for him to use.

If any one has been in this situation before I would love to hear how you worked around it.


(*note* he doesnt have access to a computer in his house.)
 
I am sure there are all kinds of people on this forum in california that would be happy to do a quick job like that for you at a reasonable price. Where is the talent?
 
Depending on how you intend to use it, you could also record it via telephone. There is a device that I use all the time called a THAT-2 that let's me hook up a standard telephone to my recorder (I record Webinar demos and training sessions for re-broadcast a lot and use the THAT-2 all the time.) I will see if I can find a short clip recorded with the THAT-2 that I can post. (The THAT-2 is made by JK Audio.) It isn't as good as having them sit in a booth with a great VO mic, but this way you can listen in and provide direction.

Phil
 
The problem with mailing the gear and having the talent record it themselves is that you'll have direct control over neither the technical nor creative aspects of the recording. Unless, that is, they immediately FTP the files to you, allowing you to review the tracks and coach them on take 2.

Which ever method you use to record the tracks, you should always be sure that you're entirely satisfied with the tracks before the session is ended. Otherwise, you'll have to either book another session (incurring additional expense) or just be satisfied with what you're given.
 
yeah its a tuff call.....

We are looking into renting a recording studio for a one hour session (around 50 dollars)

we might get lucky and still know a sound guy out there that will do it for some beer.

I would love to hear the 'THAT-2' device in action
 
Pro studios won't take a piss for $50 an hour so don't waste your time with that kind of budget. But it actually shouldn't be that hard to find someone on this or other boards who would do you a solid for $50 an hour. Keep poking around, you will find someone. Might want to try Craigslist too.

Good luck
 
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