CMD NYC

12/21/2020

Check out our new blog post on Voice Over casting in a remote setting: “Finding The Right Voice Over In a Remote Environment”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/12/8/finding-the-right-voice-over-in-a-remote-environment

12/18/2020

“Podcast listeners are more engaged, emotionally involved, and likely to remember a brand mentioned during a podcast, versus…”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/10/13/reaching-the-younger-generation-with-podcasts

12/15/2020

“Guided ads, ads that air on specific podcasts, will help brands meet consumer needs in a way…”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/10/13/reaching-the-younger-generation-with-podcasts

12/11/2020

“Platforms like Facebook are generally less oriented towards promotions and may be less effective in creating awareness.”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/10/13/reaching-the-younger-generation-with-podcasts

12/08/2020

“The beauty of podcasting is that it exists between loyal fans who like to "save the date" and tune into live streaming or...”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/10/13/reaching-the-younger-generation-with-podcasts

12/04/2020

“This type of "long format" content makes it easy...”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/10/13/reaching-the-younger-generation-with-podcasts

12/03/2020

“How do I reach the younger generation with podcasts?” Check out our new blog post with tips on how to effectively engage a younger audience through podcasting: https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/10/13/reaching-the-younger-generation-with-podcasts

11/27/2020

“web conferencing offers an easy and convenient way to connect…”
Meet Bob (pictured below) our Author and Head Engineer!
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-4-using-web-conferencing-for-audio-recording

11/24/2020

“Both Source Connect Now and Session Link Pro allow connections to guests. But as I mentioned above, ipDTL doesn’t allow guest invitations unless…”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/7/21/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-3-comparing-source-connect-now-ipdtl-amp-session-link-pro

11/20/2020

“...comparison on what I’m referring to as my ‘Group 2’ platforms: Source Element’s Source Connect Now, ipDTL and Session Link Pro”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/7/21/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-3-comparing-source-connect-now-ipdtl-amp-session-link-pro

11/17/2020

“Source Connect is software developed by Source Elements…”
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/6/4/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-2-comparing-isdn-and-source-connect

11/13/2020

“...What I believe are the two highest quality remote audio technologies - ISDN and Source Connect”

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/6/4/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-2-comparing-isdn-and-source-connect

11/10/2020

“I’ll start with a summary of the most commonly used platforms for remote audio voice recording” https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/4/29/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown

11/06/2020

Our head engineer, Bob, adds to his popular series about remote recording in the era of COVID-19! If you're looking for more information about the differences between the alternative connection methods, look no further and click the link: https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-4-using-web-conferencing-for-audio-recording

11/05/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"Some topics are better suited to having all the participants together at the same time during the recording for better 'back and forth' conversations." https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

10/29/2020

"A home podcasting studio provides more convenience for executives with time constraints." https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

10/27/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"A growing number of corporate podcasts have a host with several participants." https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

10/22/2020

"Many corporations will integrate High-Level Executives into the messaging during a podcast." https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

10/20/2020

"Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services." https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

10/05/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"Some topics are better suited to having all the participants together at the same time during the recording for better “back and forth” conversations. CMD provides expertise and guidance to set up the best connection for participants who are in remote locations to record the podcast."

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

10/02/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"A home podcasting studio provides more convenience for executives with time constraints."

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

09/25/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"A growing number of corporate podcasts have a host with several participants."

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

09/23/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"Many corporations will integrate High-Level Executives into the messaging during a podcast."

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

09/18/2020

Podcasting For Business — CMD

"Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services."

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/9/4/podcasting-for-business

Most corporations use podcasting for branding purposes, not to sell products or services. Businesses want to expand their current reach or try to connect with audiences that they have trouble reaching. They also need to focus on making content easy to find and convenient to consume for the current a

08/14/2020

Remote Audio Voice Recording During The COVID-19 Lockdown, Part 3: Comparing Source Connect Now, ipDTL, & Session Link Pro — CMD

Our head engineer, Bob, adds to his popular series about remote recording in the era of COVID-19! If you're looking for more information about the differences between the alternative connection methods, look no further and click the link:
https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/7/21/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-3-comparing-source-connect-now-ipdtl-amp-session-link-pro

by Bob Kirschner In my previous post Remote Audio Voice Recording Part 2 I took a look at the top two platforms for remote voiceover connections in the audio post industry: ISDN and Source Connect. In today’s post I will do a similar comparison on what I’m referring to as my ‘Group 2’ platfo...

07/30/2020

We're excited to announce that CMD has officially been approved by SAG/AFTRA for in-studio recordings! This means that not only is our space kept disinfected and adheres to CDC guidelines (washing hands, wearing masks, providing hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, etc.) but that we've met the additional requirements from SAG to keep VO talent, clients and employees safe. You can find the rest of the guidelines in the following document:
https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/ProductionSafetyGuidelines_June2020EditedP.pdf

07/24/2020

Podcasting Versus Traditional Advertising - The Advantages Of Podcasting — CMD

"More businesses are becoming interested in producing podcasts, and their audiences are growing at accelerated rates". As the advertising landscape evolves will you be ready? Check out our new blog post outlining the differences between traditional advertisements, and podcast advertisements to find out:

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/7/20/podcasting-versus-traditional-advertising

Podcasts can reach a more targeted, engaged audience, and their listener base stretches across a wide age range. They're an especially effective way to connect with the younger audience, who, in many cases, may not have cable and typically don't listen to traditional radio.

06/05/2020

Remote Audio Voice Recording During The COVID-19 Lockdown, Part 2: Comparing ISDN and Source Connect — CMD

Our head engineer, Bob, wrote a follow up to his popular article about remotely recording in the era of COVID-19! If you're looking for in depth information about the differences between the two dominant broadcast quality remote connections, ISDN and Source Connect, look no further and click the link:

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/6/4/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-part-2-comparing-isdn-and-source-connect

In my last blog post I summarized the seven most common remote platforms used by post professionals, and I grouped them into three broad categories based on audio quality. Today I’ll dive deeper, and compare and contrast the features of these platforms within each category, which I believe is a ve...

05/06/2020

How to Record and Edit Remote Podcasting in a Quarantined World: Making "Hot for Creature" — SonicScoop

Recording and editing your podcast in the era of lockdown can be a steep learning curve. Fortunately, our former employee, Dylan, has laid out his experiences working on his very own podcast, Hot For Creature! Read the article on Sonic Scoop:

https://sonicscoop.com/2020/05/04/how-to-record-and-edit-remote-podcasting-in-a-quarantined-world-making-hot-for-creature/

Remote recording is for now the new normal. The audio industry is adapting in incredible ways and podcasters are finding new ways to adapt. I have to admit, as a podcaster I was at a bit of an advantage when the pandemic hit. My podcast has been recording remotely for a year now. Rob Katz …

04/29/2020

Remote Audio Voice Recording During The COVID-19 Lockdown — CMD

Our head engineer, Bob, wrote a wonderful article on our website about remote recording in the era of COVID-19! If you're looking for a one stop explanation of how to set up your home studio to record remotely, look no further and click the link below:

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2020/4/29/remote-audio-voice-recording-during-the-covid-19-lockdown

by Bob Kirschner The Corona Virus stay-at-home rules have drastically impacted our audio post production industry. Without the ability to gather together in a recording studio, group voice recordings that rely on multiple people interacting simultaneously need to make use of remote audio (and vid

03/16/2020

In light of COVID-19, CMD remains open for business and ready to service any production needs. Precautions have been, and will continue to be, taken to disinfect and sanitize the space. We will update our pages if new developments arise.

01/17/2020

Fundamentals of Voice Over — The Voice Shop

On Tuesday, January 28th, make sure to come out to Mike George's first "Fundamentals of Voiceover" class! This is the class you want to take if you're looking to learn the basics, or even if you're trying to brush up. Get your foot in the door and learn the craft of voiceover by gaining the tools to succeed in the voiceover world. Click the link below to learn more:

http://www.voiceshopcoaching.com/fundamentals-of-voice-over

The Voice Shop's Intermediate Technique class builds on what you learned in Fundamentals of Voice Over. Small class setting, and extended time in the booth. Sign up today!

01/09/2020

CMD's 2019 Top Ten List of Podcasts, TV/Streaming, Movies & Music — CMD

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2019-top-ten-list

The CMD staff has put together our 2019 Top Ten Favorites List for Podcasts, TV/Streaming, Movies, and Music Albums. Even though we all here have strong opinions about what we like (and dislike), it was surprising to see how many of these we all agreed with. And the disagreements? Well...all we can

11/15/2019

Building A Podcast Listenership — CMD

Starting a podcast is hard, but what's even harder is getting it out there. In this week's article, we talk about some lessons we've learned from some seasoned vets in the podcasting world and spill the beans on their workflows, mentalities, and tips and tricks to build your audience!

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2019/11/14/building-a-podcast-listenership

by Dylan Dagenais How does one discover podcasts? As someone in the industry I get asked this all the time. Is it Subway advertisements? Social media? Podcast hosts always want the key to getting people to listen.  The simple answer is that the number one way that people decide what podca

10/29/2019

Mike and the family had a chance to go to a 76er's game last week and snagged a picture with the mascot!