Welcome back to The Global Actor podcast w/ Elise Arsenault!

Joining us today is producer, director, musician, and post production mastering engineer, Justin Mara. In this episode we’ll debunk some common myths about microphones, home studios, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) AND Justin's will make his case for why a quiet, non-reflective space is the secret to good sound.

The tech side of the audiobook/vo industry can be a little like learning a new language for both newcomers and professionals. Justin gives practical advice for setting up a home studio on any budget, PLUS he shares what he considers the most valuable part of the transformative journey offered by our signature course [The Great Audiobook Adventure] designed to elevate both new and seasoned narrators alike. The answer may surprise you!

Justin shares his exciting personal projects, including his band, "Survivors of the Kraken," and the parallels between teaching and sound engineering.

Whether you're an aspiring narrator or a seasoned actor looking to enhance your audio skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Get ready to unlock the secrets to achieving stellar sound quality in your home studio. Let's get started!

Links:

Free Class Narrate your Way to Abundance, an introduction to the Great audiobook Adventure. It's the final time I'm offering this training in 2024. So if you've ever thought about getting into audiobooks NOW is the time. Head over to audiobookadventure.com/class to sign up and I'll see you in class See you there

Justin's Links:

Survivors Of The Kraken

GEEKING OUT w/ Shades and Sketch

@treecavestudio

@sotkband

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