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Technology & Voiceover

Do TikTok and YouTube Audiences Notice AI Voiceover?

July 14, 2026 by Dane Reid

Key Takeaways The Audience Indifference: On platforms like TikTok and YouTube, millions of viewers consume AI-generated or AI-styled content daily without questioning or caring whether a machine or a human is behind the microphone. The "AI Adam" Phenomenon: The massive online … [Read more...] about Do TikTok and YouTube Audiences Notice AI Voiceover?

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Twenty-One Years of Voice Over Editing Without Adobe: Why I Chose Cubase Instead

April 14, 2026 by Dane Reid

Key Takeaways The Perils of "Software Rental": When Adobe acquired Cool Edit Pro and turned it into Adobe Audition, it shifted to a mandatory monthly subscription. This model robs creators of their autonomy, holding their professional tools hostage to an endless billing cycle. The … [Read more...] about Twenty-One Years of Voice Over Editing Without Adobe: Why I Chose Cubase Instead

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What the 2026 Voiceover Survey Reveals About Our Industry

March 31, 2026 by Dane Reid

Key Takeaways An Experienced, Pro-Level Field: The voiceover landscape is heavily anchored by veterans. A quarter of all respondents have over 15 years of experience, and 70% identify strictly as full-time or part-time professionals rather than hobbyists. The Home Studio Baseline: … [Read more...] about What the 2026 Voiceover Survey Reveals About Our Industry

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Window vs Mac. Do You Need a Mac for Voiceover?

April 29, 2025 by Dane Reid

Beyond the Apple Orchard: Why a PC is a Viable, Powerful Choice for Voiceover For years, the narrative surrounding digital audio production has been dominated by a single fruit: the Apple. Macs, with their sleek design and perceived stability, have become synonymous with creative work, particularly … [Read more...] about Window vs Mac. Do You Need a Mac for Voiceover?

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Help! I Have 5 Apollo Audio Interfaces

January 28, 2025 by Dane Reid

I Have 5 Apollo Audio Interfaces. How did this happen? Well, As a voice actor, I’ve always subscribed to the belief that the right tools can transform a good performance into a great one. But somewhere along the way, I might have let that belief spiral out of control. How, you ask? Well, let me … [Read more...] about Help! I Have 5 Apollo Audio Interfaces

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A New Source Connect is Coming. My Interview with Founder Robert Marshall

August 21, 2024 by Dane Reid

There is an all-new source connect coming soon and the changes are awesome. Source Connect. Source Connect is a software application by a company Source Elements, that allows remote audio recording and monitoring of voiceover and ADR sessions. It lets voice actors work with studios and clients over … [Read more...] about A New Source Connect is Coming. My Interview with Founder Robert Marshall

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