Voodoo Sound

27/08/2025

If your demo sounds safe, flat, and perfect… you’ve just made it easier for AI to take your gig.

That’s the kind of read a synthetic voice can churn out in seconds.

So what’s the alternative?
👉 Watch the video, I’ll show you why your demo needs to prove you’re human, not replaceable.

What do you think, what’s one thing AI still can’t do in a VO booth?

07/08/2025

Post-production nightmare: VO recorded with a gate.

I’ve had voiceover files come in where the audio is so mangled by gating that it’s basically unusable.

And you know what that means?
🚫 Missed deadlines
🚫 Lost gigs
🚫 Annoyed producers

In this new On The Grid, I break down:

Why gating your VO kills the quality

What happens when you add compression after gating

What to do instead if you need to clean up noise

🎧 Watch: https://youtu.be/eRZRFctcoZI
📞 Book help: JustAskRobbo.com

Stop using gates on your voiceovers! Seriously—if you’re gating your VO, you’re making life harder for yourself and anyone mixing your audio. In this episode...

07/07/2025

This week on The Pro Audio Suite, Andrew Peters, George Whittam, Robert Marshall, and Robbo dig into some of the biggest myths about the Tri-Booth, the portable recording solution trusted by voice actors and audio pros all over the world.

There’s plenty of hype (and a fair bit of confusion) about what the Tri-Booth can actually do. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s real, what’s not, and how to set realistic expectations if you’re thinking about investing in one.

Andrew shares his experience recording with the Tri-Booth on the road, George explains the acoustics behind why it performs the way it does, Robert weighs in on the practical considerations, and Robbo looks at how it stacks up against purpose-built studio spaces.

For the record, Tri-Booth is a sponsor of the show. But like our other partner, Austrian Audio, we only endorse products we genuinely believe in. When we say it works, it’s because we’ve all used it ourselves and seen the results firsthand. So, if you’ve been wondering whether the Tri-Booth is right for you, this episode will give you an honest, firsthand look at the pros and cons.

Episode Highlights:

What the Tri-Booth can and can’t do

Why do some people expect miracles from any portable booth?

The biggest mistakes users make.

Tips to get the best results.

Click the link below to listen...

01/07/2025

Remote Sessions—The Part Nobody Prepares You For

Over the years at Voodoo Sound, I’ve recorded, directed, and mixed thousands of voice sessions for agencies and broadcasters.

But one thing I see time and again is voice talent being thrown into remote sessions without any real training—just hoping it all works on the day.

Which platform? Zoom, Cleanfeed, Source Connect?
How do you record a safety backup?
What if something goes wrong live?

For a lot of brilliant performers, this stuff feels overwhelming. And when you’re working on big campaigns, it’s critical everyone feels confident.

That’s why I created Remote Sessions Demystified—a live online workshop showing voice artists exactly how to prepare, set up, and deliver a professional session every time.

If you work with VO talent—or you are one—feel free to share this link or tag someone who could use it.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 16 | 7:30 PM AEST
🎟️ $30 AUD – Limited spots

👉 Book here

Let’s make remote sessions something everyone feels good about.

01/07/2025

You’ve heard their voices thousands of times—but never knew their names.

This week on the Pro Audio Suite, we meet loopers: the unsung heroes of film and TV who record every background voice you hear.

From massive crowd scenes to tiny whispers, looping is one of the industry’s best-kept secrets.

Listen now and discover what looping is all about!

https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/podcast/episode/1ce50fb2/the-hidden-world-of-loopers-voices-behind-the-scenes

24/06/2025

Not happy with how your audio sounds?
Your mic’s probably not the problem — your room is.

I just dropped the Home Studio Rehab replay, a 90-minute deep dive into:
✅ What’s actually ruining your sound
✅ How to fix it (without buying more gear)
✅ Real audio examples, live fixes, and a take-home cheat sheet

🎧 Perfect for voice actors, podcasters, and content creators recording from home.

▶️ Grab the replay now
💻 Lifetime access:
👉 https://www.justaskrobbo.com/home-studio-rehab

16/06/2025

🎤 Mic Talk! From Budget to Broadcast Ready

In this week’s Pro Audio Suite, George walks us through his epic mic comparison webinar — from the $150 AT875R to the high-end OC818 and even a few curveballs like the D112 (yes, the kick drum mic). If you’re a voice actor wondering what mic to buy (or just love mic geekery), this one’s for you.

👉 Hear it now at proaudiosuite.com
🎧 Also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music

Brought to you by TriBooth and Austrian Audio

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...

12/06/2025

The PASport VO just got benched, and it passed with flying colours.

An independent lab test found the preamp noise floor at –89 dB. That’s quieter than your booth. Quieter than your headphones. Quieter than just about anything. And the build quality impressed the pros.

But there’s a catch: CEntrance won’t make more unless we prove the demand is real. So if you missed out the first time and want in on the next batch, we need you to do one thing:

👉 Email Michael at CEntrance and say, “Where’s my PASport VO?”
[email protected]

Let’s bring this thing back.

🎧 Full ep on ProAudioSuite.com
🧰 Need help with gear? JustAskRobbo.com

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:...

28/05/2025

Helping your voice talent sound better doesn’t always mean upgrading their gear.

Sometimes, it’s about helping them hear what’s wrong.

Robbo’s hosting Home Studio Rehab, a live online session for voice actors, podcasters, and content creators to finally learn:

What to listen for

What’s holding their sound back

And how to fix it themselves

Includes live audio breakdowns + replay. Limited spots.

Send your talent here: www.justaskrobbo.com/home-studio-rehab

27/05/2025

🎸 Lesson in Rock: Stairway Breaks the Rules... and That’s Why It Works

There’s a golden rule in studio land:
Never let the tempo drift.
It makes editing harder. Performances wobble. The mix suffers.
So we lock it in with a click, and don’t look back.

Unless you’re Jimmy Page, when Led Zeppelin recorded Stairway to Heaven, they tracked it section by section, with no click track, no tempo map, no grid.
Just feel.

“The tempo speeds up as it goes on… and it’s meant to.”
— Jimmy Page

The song literally builds as it climbs.Starts soft.
Rises steadily.
Ends in a full-blown release.

It breaks the rules. And it works.

So what can we learn from them?:

Sometimes, the rulebook’s just muscle memory.
“This is how it’s done.”
“This is how I’ve always done it.”
“This is how everyone else does it.”

But the best stuff usually happens when you stop doing what’s expected and start doing what feels right.

Break the rules if they’re getting in your way. Just make sure you’re doing it on purpose.

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25/05/2025

The best part of this job? Hearing what happens after the demo goes out.

“I landed a major campaign off the back of my demo.”
— Ayesha Tansey

“It was everything I’d hoped for. I walked away feeling truly confident.”
— Sian Luxford

“I am crying like a f*ing baby right now, because it's so good.”**
— Sumera Meers

“It now reflects the work I’m doing today, not 15 years ago.”
— Andrew Peters

Each one was built around them—not a template.

🎧 Hear more here: https://www.voodoosound.com.au/voiceover-demos

And if your current demo doesn’t reflect where you’re at today—we should probably talk.

Each one was built around them, not a template.kRobbo