The Pro Audio Suite

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!

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July 20, 2026 25 mins

The Neumann U87 may be one of the most recognisable microphones in the world, but does that make it the right microphone for voiceover and animation?

This week, the team digs into the reputation, sound and real world value of the U87. Andrew is considering one for Somerset's animation work, which sparks a much bigger discussion about why certain microphones become industry standards...

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This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the crew dives into the weirdly perfect world of AI fixing AI.

Robert shares a corporate video job about AI adoption that was, rather beautifully, rescued by AI audio cleanup. Robbo jumps in with his own tale of a big corporate shoot where the lapel mics were fitted, but somehow the camera mic was what got recorded. Enter Source Elements ReGen.

The team talks through where tools like ReGen sit in t...

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This week on The Pro Audio Suite, George brings out a little show and tell with the SSL One, SSL's compact single mic preamp interface aimed squarely at the same world as the Scarlett Solo and other simple home studio boxes.

The team gets into what actually matters for voice actors and home studio users, including physical gain knobs, direct monitoring, high pass filters, 4K mode, USB-C connections, headphone control, auto gain, cl...

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This week on The Pro Audio Suite, the crew dives into one of the biggest traps in audio production: trusting what you think you're hearing.

Robbo talks about working in an unfamiliar studio and being reminded how much your room, routing, monitoring chain, headphones, templates and ha...

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The team breaks down what "acceptable audio" really means for voice actors recording from home, from reflections and noise to mic placement, editing, clothing rustle and using reference recordings.

What actually counts as acceptable audio when you're recording voiceover from home?

That question came up after Robbo spoke with a group of aspiring voice ac...

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Apple has not always been known as the bargain option, but the latest Apple Silicon Macs might be changing that conversation.

In this episode, the team gets into the surprising value of the M4 Mac Mini, why even a base model can be serious overkill for many voice actors, and how smaller machines like the MacBook Air and MacBook "Neo" style systems compare for re...

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This week on The Pro Audio Suite, things go gloriously off the rails.

AP has been rebuilding his studio, and is talking reclaimed timber and custom desks, George is showing off weird vintage Apple gear, and somewhere in the middle, the boys fall down a rabbit hole involving Korg M1s, old ISDN boxes, retro synths, ancient Macs,...

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What happens when audio is so bad… even the best plugins can't save it?

In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, we're joined by Michael "Gomez" Pearce-Adams from Waves Audio to talk about Voice Regenerat...

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TwistedWave has dropped updates that feel like they were built for anyone smashing through a pile of auditions or VO edits every day.

George walks through what's new in 32.3 and 32.4, including the ability to apply a Batch directly to your currently open file and map that Batch to a single keystroke. That means you can normalise to a target level, then apply ...

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Loopback is one of the most common and misunderstood problems in home studios.

In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team breaks down how the new Nexus Suite, specifically Nexus Review, makes it dramatically easier to capture system audio, create proper mix-minus setups, and send playback to clients without complicated routing.

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In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into some major shifts in the audio industry.

Audio Tonics has acquired DPA, Austrian Audio, SSL, Harrison and more. What does this wave of consolidation mean for boutique brands and the future of innovation?

Then we unpack the developing Native Instruments insolvency pro...

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In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team digs into a large-scale remote recording with Robert Marshall, capturing a full orchestra and 100-plus voice choir performing Handel's Messiah inside a church.

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January 19, 2026 15 mins

A fascinating piece of gear quietly surfaced ahead of NAMM, and it sent us down a deep rabbit hole.

In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the crew digs into the Carno Sepia system, a digitally controlled, fully analog modular hardware platform that feels like a modern reimagining of the 500 series concept, minus the ...

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2025 has been a big year for The Pro Audio Suite, so this episode is a full end-of-year wrap up with Robbo, Andrew Peters, George "The Tech" Whitham, and Robert Marshall.

We look back at the biggest moments, the most downloaded episodes, the conversations that sparked the most reaction...

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This week the team dives into one of the strangest mics we've ever had on the show.
A client of George's sent through a full placement test of the Aston Element, the active moving-coil oddball with its own made-up technology name, the Rydion capsule. Aston claims it blends the botto...

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November 19, 2025 41 mins

This week we're digging into the skills that used to define the studio, back when audio wasn't just about tools and tech but the craft behind the session itself. Punch-ins, drop-ins, reading along with yourself, directing talent, matching pitch on the fly, using feel instead of formulas… so much of this has disappeared from the modern workflow.

Robbo, AP,...

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Breaths — they're natural, emotional, and sometimes downright necessary. But should they always stay in your voice tracks?

This week, the crew dives into the great de-breathing debate, inspired by a post from voice actor Toby Ricketts on how breaths act as

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October 27, 2025 15 mins

Finally! Apple's latest iOS 26 update gives users control over which mic their iPhone or iPad apps use. Whether you're recording with AirPods, a PASport VO, or your favourite external mic, you can now select your input per app — a massive leap for voice actors, podcasters, and mobile content creators.

The team also unpacks the new AirPods Pro 3 and their s...

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October 20, 2025 14 mins

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" W...

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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

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