Last minute gifts for Voice Actors, Podcasters & Creators | Booth Junkie

[@BoothJunkie]

Got any other last minute gift ideas for Voice Actors, Podcasters or creators? Share your ideas!

[@brutus447]

Wondering what type of microphone you were using for this video. It complemented your voice well. TY for doing what you do.

[@C.Church]

@Garebear Yes, but it chaynges tew Boltymore.

[@voiceovervandeen]

There's one great gift that doesn't cost anything, & is the most appreciated by anyone who records, over & above anything else.......... THE GIFT OF SILENCE Hand write out a few vouchers promising the Booth Junkie in your life :- "1 hours complete silence!". That means no having the heating / AC on, no TV, no phone, no flushing the toilet or running the bath, & no interruptions. When you give us that it really is the best gift! :-D

[@christopherpayne5198]

How did you get Little AltarBoy to work with Reaper? I'm having all the technical difficulties trying to get it to find it.

[@christopherpayne5198]

@Garebear I was able to find a tutorial that cleared it up for me! Thanks!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you so much for the kind words Mike. You're a legend.

[@jacksonhoyt4127]

Hi I like your videos.

[@Raphaelkungfupanda]

He’s repping your tee as well I believe.

[@BoothJunkie]

You bet. Your gift guide this year was so good. Lots of great recommendations!

[@AudioforContentCreators]

I was going to make an audio gift guide. Then I saw yours, and now I'm just sending people there instead 😂

[@_Looft]

He’s wearing a podcastage shirt. Channels supporting other channels makes everyone happy

[@C.Church]

Yep. I turned off ad block when it dawned on me it only hurts the uploaders, not Google. And I just avoid those obnoxious *few* who over-do ads.

[@WorldWideVoiceOver]

You're not just Booth Junkie - you're our Booth Junkie. And we love you for all you teach us with your videos. You give us your experience, your knowledge, and your precious time, and that is difficult to repay. Thank you. ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎙️

[@endlessoul]

I ended up connecting with George the Tech. Turns out he gets a number of appointments referred by the Booth Junkie himself. Said he'd be watching your videos to see how you're directing us in our voice over endeavors! Much appreciated for the tip. The meeting went great, thanks in no small part from your tips on sound treatment, reaper settings and equipment recommendations. Great stuff, Mike.

[@DunstansShoe]

Speaking as someone who has taken every piece of advice out there to reduce the sounds my mouth makes during recordings, all with very limited success, mouth de-click is wonderful.

[@Midship_]

I'll be honest Mike you are one of my favorite creators on this platform, I love voice over and audio in general and you help a lot in a entertaining and educational way, keep it up and being the Incredibly wholesome and humble person you are

Dear Booth Junkie, Sr. I am not a voice actor. I am an English teacher from Argentina. But I own a small mixer and an audiotechnica mic. I have been watching your videos for years. Every time I reinstall windows I go back to you "How to setup Reaper for Voiceover" videos. I came here just to thank you, to whish you a merry christmas and to tell you that I sencerely hope you and your loved ones are healthy and happy.

[@derkhedemann5606]

even though 2020 was a disaster year but we keep going. stay happy and healthy, we will endure this again. I wish Booth Junkie and everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2021.

[@lightspeed63]

Speaking for me and a few of my VO and audio engineering friends, you are an amazing go to source from around the world. I started off with your videos setting up reaper. Then watched a few hardware reviews and on and on. Now when I helping others I direct them to your channel for additional info. Keep up with all that you do. You can see that we all appreciate your efforts. Thank you.

[@qtronix]

You're awesome, Mike. Hope all is well, best wishes. Happy holidays. Cheers from Norway.

[@crys_cornflakez]

As someone getting into VO but with absolutely no technical know how, you and your videos are a god send. Thank you and happy holidays man. I hope you know that just starting on your channel, I know I’m gonna learn a lot. You are wonderful.

[@DarktoothH]

Such a genuine dude, you are. Can tell through your videos and the vibe you give off. Merry Christmas from me to you.

[@SoundSpeeds]

Thank you for the shout out Mike! If anyone mentions this video, I'll give a 20% discount on the Sound Utility class.

[@BoothJunkie]

Anytime!!! Go watch soundspeeds everyone!

[@monty671]

Mike, You are a great inspiration for me. Your insights into this business have always been a light that has helped guide me and my VO growth. Thank You!

[@BoothJunkie]

Thanks Ron!

[@KnoxAgain]

I picked up some of the throat coat tea after you mentioned it. I have to say it's wonderful, thank you for recommending it.

[@oceanwavfile]

U are so wholesome, I always love watching you

[@insanejughead]

You're the best, Mike. Have a great Christmas and New Year!

[@WarmVoice]

One of your best and most giving videos Mike. You move this wonderful industry forwards!

[@kevindowd7769]

Thanks Mike... I hope your Holiday is amazing! I truly learn so much from you. This Microphone sounds good... Really clean! Merry Christmas to You and You’re Family!

[@davegraedon8236]

Excellent recommendations across the board, Mike! Thanks a lot for putting all this together in one fantastic list.

[@hse_va]

Hello mister DelGaudio! A great video, as always. I wanted to thank you for helping me so much with the start of my voice acting career. I always learn something each time I watch a video of yours. Keep up the great work and keep being awesome sir!

[@audreynogales]

Oh boy thats some intense stereo recording in the first minute huh

[@FOHFILMS]

Not stereo, just one channel out of phase.. Not pleasant to listen to

[@MichaelMa]

I only have my left earbud on....what's he saying?

[@markclason2717]

I was going to say something. I’m glad I searched the comments first.

[@cindymonroe2726]

Always a wealth of information! Thanks Mike

[@JDKaye]

Man, what an excellent collection of items! Thanks, Mike!

[@stormuprisingz4170]

Such a big fan of you. As an aspiring VA, you give me very much needed helpful information. A blessing!

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

RX's mouth de-click is a LIFESAVER if you're having a "dry mouth" day.

[@thomas.cloutier-guay]

Try green apples, sounds weird but it helps with those kind of things

[@iplayfhorn]

@@thomas.cloutier-guay Orange or fruit Tic-Tacs work great too!

[@jonramer8984]

Sweet list 🎙 I’ll take one of each. Merry Christmas brother.

[@dominicdesmarais5223]

I just learned something super obvious and yet somehow I didn’t know it regarding music beds and EQ from watching this... and that’s not even the topic at hand. 💜 I’m always learning something in your videos

[@JimMcNicholas]

I would love any of those gifts for the holidays!!

[@christopherbrissini5722]

Love this guy. Wishing you the Best Christmas Mike. Excellent video - again.

[@lauriejeffery]

What a lovely man you are! Happy holidays Mike!🙂

[@Marylogical]

Happy New Year, Mike! Been telling my Twitter connections about you and your channel here! God bless you!

[@AlexMittsVOID]

Hearing my name as a shoutout in the beginning was honestly really cool. Thanks, Mike! And, I guess, you're welcome!

[@Mr_A_Mia]

i love love love that you and Bandrew did things like this.

[@seanfromaustin]

Mike, you’re the man! Thanks for the recommendations.

[@raff127]

Thanks for those ideas! I hope you have a great Christmas!

[@nathanksimpson]

RX advanced is really good for film production. It seems to be that's what it's made for. All the features I can imagine potential filmmaking use cases.

[@rogberube6422]

Thank you again, Mike, for your help and suggestions. Merry Christmas. :)

[@nonnegaard]

Another Booth Junkie video, love it :)

[@AudioforContentCreators]

I had some vocal major friends in college turn me on to Throat Coat when I was burning out my voice as a sleight-of-hand magician doing noisy cocktail hours. I still use it 15 years later. Amazing. Super agree. ~Brian

[@AudioforContentCreators]

I just keep agreeing with this list. Everyone who cares about audio should have RX Elements. It's criminally cheap for how good the Voice De-Noiser is, alone. And of course FabFilter Pro-Q is the very best. I love being able to solo each individual band. Makes finding problem frequencies so easy.

[@ForbiddenOldman]

Omg, your voice sounds in my head) Amazing effect

[@aaronmcsmearfarts9657]

This is a MUST HAVE for me. Bluetooth Remote. I've shopped around, my go to is the 8bitdo Zero 2. I'm slinging spit in my booth era-day. Getting in the moment is what its all about. Last thing I wanna do is hand-to-mouse to press record, stop, mark, undo, play, to name a few (worst thing is when you thought you hit record and you didn't). I program the hot keys to my little handheld controller. It's small and light enough to fit in my hand where i can flail my arms around. I also use one of the hot keys during those call back skype/source-connect (Discord is better folks) sessions to mute/unmute discord. Redoing a take is 1 buttons away! Comes with a rubber sling to put around my wrist so i won't drop it. I charge it maybe every 2-3 weeks. Only $20 folks, I do VO for a living, I own another in-case this one goes out on me. It's really tiny, I can imagine if you have larger fingers you'd want another style. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Zero-Bluetooth-Gamepad%EF%BC%88Yellow-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B081HNH39K/ref=sr_1_37?crid=3DXGA2IGHVDDL&dchild=1&keywords=8bitdo+wireless+controller&qid=1608774428&sprefix=8bit+do%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-37

[@alton5327]

I can't be the only one who was surprised when he started altering his voice 💀😂, love your videos man keep it up ❤️

[@candinmuniz3225]

One of my favorite VO performers is Peter Kenny. He did the performance for the Witcher series. Phenomenal. Another fantastic VO performer is Mark Thompson. Again, really great work on pretty much the whole Star Wars universe.

[@Katafod]

This videos is so useful. Thank you Mike!

[@TheREAPERBlog]

thanks for the mention in the video. Unexpected and very appreciated!

[@BoothJunkie]

My pleasure! I've learned so much from you!

[@paulk.dicostanzo2279]

23:35 RX7 really feels like black magic at times, it’s literally a set of tools that once you’ve used them - there is no return to the before time, in the long long ago. Mouth De-Click is extraordinary, or with a proper profile for the algorithm to learn De-Reverb is fantastic. In addition to countless others. There are few items someone can drop $300 for in audio production that have a greater or more immediate impact on the quality of their work. Splice in particular has an outstanding program for those who are interested in getting the new RX8 Standard, but cannot drop $400 in a single go. I believe over 25 months, they have a really good rent-to-own arrangement, where for $16/month, you get the full RX8 Standard. After 25 payments over 25 months, you will own the program lock-stock-and-barrel. There is no interest, you can pause the plan then later continue, or if you wish you can cancel with no penalty. It’s really worth considering, I’ve done it with great satisfaction, and is a square deal.

[@scoremoore4280]

There's a free plugin call fresh air, allows you to control your high and mids, I believe. It's for music vocals but it sounds so good on voice overs.

[@datarecoverysweden]

Thank you, Mike. Great info. Very useful.

[@algywatkins9316]

Little AlterBoy and FutzBox look really interesting. I've signed up for trials of both, and I'm now trying to work out how I can justify buying these as Christmas presents for myself! For me, recording is a hobby, and I'm finding these videos really useful. I use the free version of Youlean Loudness Meter for level monitoring. I'm thinking of upgrading to the Pro version, and I reckon it would be a useful (and inexpensive) addition to anyone's plugin collection

[@baconboots5286]

Just dropping in to say my mate was very appreciative. You saved my ass, Mike! Also, do you think you will ever do a review of a Sontronics mic. They're UK based mics and I hear a lot of good things about them. (Also the Sontronics Corona look just wonderful)

[@alokthapa]

Awesome list, Mike! Thanks from Nepal!

[@Mulu_ig]

I love ur voice! Thanks for the vids ❤️

[@Chappie1911]

Extremely helpful. Thank you !!!

[@jorgepapachoris2477]

Mike: I didn't identify your black mic. Which??

[@edclevel402]

Big +1 for Izotope - great plugins that I use almost daily.

[@felicial7628]

Hey! Merry Christmas to me!!

[@DrFrankenolly]

No audio in video up to 1:37! Whatever you said looked like a nice thank/year wrap up talk and I could feel how sincere it was. So if that’s what it was the thought was communicated without the need for audio. Which is kinda funny since voice over is apart of the channel but acting and expression also plays a key role. Anyhow, letting you know I appreciate you too!!

[@FOHFILMS]

There is audio, if you listen in stereo. One channel is out of phase with the other for some unknown reason

[@primalvectors4332]

I like herbal tea also, but it must have a generous helping of Whisky 🥃 in it, works for me. Great vids...

[@TommyTucker77]

I haven't been able to piece together Mike's thank you list. What reason was this please? I love all your vids Mike. Great expertise and ease of educating us on sometimes dizzying array of vo aspects. But I will get it down.

[@diegos.6205]

What microphone where you using?

[@DimebagDarrenLowe]

even the best have their moments

[@michelem7786]

This. Guy. He needs to be famous... Oh, wait. He already IS.

[@xtecco4752]

What are your thoughts on the Sony C-800G Studio Tube Condenser Microphone?

[@curly_]

Wow Such a great video, and realy intresting suggestions

[@IshaanKunwar]

What is wrong with the audio in the beginning, I thought I blew my monitors

[@danielpaulson8838]

Mike. I need help. I'm sibilant. Looking at RE20 or SMB7. Can't decide. I already have a FEThead and Focusrite 2i2 so it would be plug and play. Just need a mic that doesn't accentuate my esses. I am a low tenor. Not as deep as your voice but deeper than Bandrew's. Is there a clear choice?

[@dylanj8676]

How's the E300/E300S? I chose to get a pair of M179s instead.

[@audioknigi9042]

You are the reason i started to record books, 😘 i think you forget really necessary tool for recording audiobooks.... The dog clicker ! It save lots of time 😋

[@AlexanderCornel]

Does Isotope work with garage band? Or do you need reaper? Thank you 🙏

[@nike12000haha]

This might be a long shot but any chance we could get you to make a video of you reading the night before Christmas? Think that would be awesome to play for my kid.

[@GeorgeGodfreyArt]

Great recommendations Mike! But does Trackspacer work in Adobe Audition?

[@markntexas8265]

Ray Porter is awesome so is Robert Shapiro (Victor the Assassin) and John Lee (Spellmonger)

[@ammar_kassas]

Wish you all the best

[@alfrednunez3365]

Hello! I've been following your videos and reviews for a long time. I have a question. I would like to know if you know the Sterling St159 and Sterling St169 micelophone. I am a commercial announcer and voice in of, I am embarking on this path and I am thinking of buying one of these microphones. can you write a review? or do you have any other recommendation? Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

[@Nedeles]

What happen to the audio at the Start?

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Those glasses suit you bro

[@crooker2]

You sound almost EXACTLY like Alton Brown. :) same regional accent I think.

[@marcchapleau8343]

Great video! as always ;)

[@eduniversal1298]

Please let me know what type of mic you are using in this video Thank you :-)

[@MatthewHilbertsBaritone]

I'm guessing "OekSound" would probably be pronounced as though it were spelt with a German "o" umlaut, ie:"ÖkSound". Merry Christmas, Thanks for your high quality content all year, I've really enjoyed it and benefitted from it.

[@TK-2510]

Hey Mike, thank you for your advice. If I may ask, would you recommend a Sennheiser MK4 over a Røde NT1 for voice over? Thanks in advance. Happy holidays and stay safe.

[@mitchlea8706]

Got excited when you said RX elements was $30. Went to check and it's now $129 😭

[@lionheartroar3104]

What mic are you using in thus video? sounds great

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

question... as an android phone user... how could I hold a telephone conversation with someone using a mic, headphone, interface, and plugins?

[@terrysanders6518]

did you ever live in Fairhaven MI?

[@sidneyflack8127]

Is that a CAD e300s you're using???

[@caloss2]

Next video "This video is sponsored by throat coat" ;)

[@franciscoaguilar9323]

What brand is the mic you used in this video? Thanks

[@DemiGodsMusic]

"DO YOU NEED A MONSTERRRR"

[@C.Church]

5:21 "Young man. Listening to rape order is very unwise! Especially when disorder is the likelier type.... Never mind 😊" ~ Emily Litella 7:21 Kidding aside, I looked for something like this recently and have a use for it now. Gonna buy in January. So excited, gur hur! :D

[@TunnixTV]

I'm getting LIttle Alterboy right now, just so I can say 'Rodger, Rodger' as a Battledroid.

[@ivonovo]

Lol, your mug looks like my name!

[@saintmillion]

The first minute and 30 seconds is just really muted sound? No way to hear it for me. Sound kicks on after that. Really weird.

[@Grabster]

Same. Idk I'm also confused

[@nathanksimpson]

Track Spacer is a ducking plugin but don't most DAWs have a ducking function. Adobe Premiere and I think Audition do...

[@Suprobro]

Is that mic your using the CAD e300s? ...not quite sure if I like it at certain points Although your voice does sound quite nice regardless

[@BoothJunkie]

It's actually an old e300(2) . I think this is the first time it has appeared on the channel. Good eye!

[@SyeedAli]

If you had a mailing list then I could subscribe to that so I don't have to rely on KZbin.

[@bighousemusic628]

Great content

[@cxmxc]

Hey man what headphones do u use for mastering?