The Pro Audio Suite
Welcome to The Pro Audio Suite, your ultimate guide to the world of audio production and podcasting! Join Darren "Robbo" Robertson, George "The Tech" Whittam, Andrew Peters, and Robert Marshall as they dive deep into the latest trends, tips, and tools in the audio industry. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a content creator, or just starting out, our hosts bring decades of experience and insider knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of voice-over work, podcast setups, home studios, and audio gear. Each episode features expert insights, gear recommendations, and interviews with industry leaders, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of audio technology. Tune in to learn about the best microphones, interfaces, and software, as well as practical advice on optimizing your recording space and enhancing your audio quality. From home studio essentials to advanced production techniques, The Pro Audio Suite covers it all. Don't miss an episode – subscribe now and elevate your audio game with The Pro Audio Suite!
Episodes
This week, the crew takes a hard look at reflection filters — those curved bits of foam and metal you often see sitting behind microphones.
Do they really make your recordings sound better, or are they just clever marketing?
George “The Tech” Whittam...
Ever wondered what those strange wooden grids on studio walls actually do? In this week’s episode, the guys dive into diffusers — how they work, when to use them, and why your small booth might not be the best place for one.
We also chat about the brand-new
Levels mysteriously rising and falling with no changes in your setup? In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, we go hunting for those dreaded signal-chain gremlins.
From flaky TRS connections that drop a balanced leg and cause sudden 6 dB losses, t...
This week the guys take a quick dive into one of the biggest factors that can make or break your booth sound: the room itself. From walk-in wardrobes to DIY blanket forts and even apartments in Rome, we talk about what really matters when it comes to room size, shape, reflections, and treatment.
Spoiler alert: bigger isn’t always better, but dead is definitely go...
This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into a question every engineer, producer, and voice actor has wrestled with: is outboard gear still worth the space and the spend?
From vintage LA-2As and Neve compressors to Avalons, VariMus, and the rise of clones and plug-ins, we break ...
We’re busting some of the biggest myths still floating around VO and podcast studios. From noise gates that wreck your takes to USB mics that promise “pro quality” but rarely deliver, we cut through the nonsense and share what actually works.
In this episode:
George heads out on a time-sensitive PSA to capture wild VO lines at an actor’s house — and rebuilds a lean, one-case kit on the fly. We dig into what made the rig work, why he chose an onboard recorder for redundancy, mic choices (NTG-4 vs NTG-5), and a stack of road-tested tips from our early days hauling DA-88s, DATs and Franken-booms.
Ever been caught in a panic when Source-Connect 3 won’t talk to Source-Connect 4? You’re not alone. In this week’s Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into the Source-Connect Bridge—what it is, why it exists, and how it can save your session.
Robbo shares a real-world case of a talent stuck between versions, Robert explains how the Bridge works behind the scenes, and...
This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the team open up their plug-in folders and share their favourites — from free finds to trusty old processors and some surprising new AI tools.
Robbo kicks things off with TDR Nova, a free dynamic EQ/multiband compressor that’s perfect for VO artists...
Latency, it’s that tiny, annoying delay between what you say and what you hear back. In the studio, online, or even in your own headphones, it can trip you up, wreck your timing, and make you feel like you’re talking to yourself in slow motion.
In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, Robbo, AP, George, and Robert dig into:
...This week on The Pro Audio Suite, Robbo and AP pull apart one of the most alarming AI voice contracts we’ve ever seen. An offer of $2,500 USD for perpetual, irrevocable rights to your voice? Sounds tempting… but here’s why this could destroy your career.
We dig into:
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AI voices are popping up everywhere , from audiobooks to YouTube explainer videos, but SAG-AFTRA has just drawn a line in the sand. In this episode, the team dives into the union’s new “no contract, no work” order against companies using AI voice replicas without being signatories.
We unpack:
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When Should You Process Your Audio—and When Should You Leave It Clean?
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This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we’re tackling a topic that trips up a lot of voice talent: processed voice over.
This week, the team tackles the most common myths about the Tri-Booth – the portable recording solution trusted by countless voice actors and audio pros. From misconceptions about its sound isolation, to confusion about setup and portability, we dig into what’s real and what’s just internet chatter.
Andrew shares his first-hand experience using a Tri-Booth on th...
Ever watched Spider-Man swinging across the city and heard crowds gasping, yelling, or whispering in the background? Those voices don’t record themselves—loopers do that. In this episode, we meet voice actors who specialize in looping and learn how they bring background scenes to life.
They share stories from the studio...
This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we're diving deep into a topic that sparks endless debate (and confusion) in VO forums everywhere: the noise floor. What does "-74 dB" even mean if you don't know how it was measured? And why are voice actors obsessing over numbers that might not matter?
Join AP, Robbo, George The Tech, and Robert Marshall as they break down:
This week, it's all about the front end — microphones for voiceover. George recently ran a live webinar comparing a wide range of mics from the Audio-Technica AT875R to the mighty Austrian Audio OC818, and we’re diving deep into the results.
From self-noise to low-end roll-off, polar patterns to punchy midrange, we break down what makes a great mic for VO, includ...
This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we dig into the lab-tested results of our very own PASport VO, the portable audio interface designed for voice talent and podcasters. George took it to a respected LA repair shop for an independent bench test, and the results? Minus 89 dB of self-noise. Translation: it's dead quiet.
The Jasmine™ preamps inside impressed the pros...
This week, it’s just AP and Robbo flying the plane—and they’re kicking around an idea that’s been brewing for a while:
👉 Should we launch a voiceover conference right here in Australia?
We know there are VO events in the US and UK, but barely anything for Aussie or Kiwi talent. So… what wo...
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