Tech Packages

Work with Dave, our fabulous Tech Maniac!! 

If you're just getting started, he’ll help you set up your home studio and get you and your auditions sounding professional! 

If you’re already set up and need help with updating, finessing or learning some new tips or tricks, Dave will get you sorted. 

With years of experience as an engineer, voice talent and producer, no matter what your budget or closet size, Dave can help!

‘Start Me Up’ Package

$120 + HST

 

What does it include?

  • 15 minute online consult 

  • 1 Hour online session

  • Setting up your space  

  • Room Treatment - Sound Proofing vs Sound Absorption

  • Mic Placement - proximity to both actor and space in the room

  • Gain Staging - Preamp set up & Calibration

‘Up the Gain’ Package

$240 + HST 

 

What does it include?

  • 15-minute online Consult

  • 2 Hour online Session 

  • Room Treatment - sound proofing vs sound absorption  

  • Mic placement - proximity to both actor and space in the room 

  • Gain staging / preamp setup / calibration  

  • Recording raw vs processed  

  • Normalization  

  • Channel strip settings - for a produced finished master  

  • Basic audio editing -top / tails / shuffle edits  

  • Noise reduction / spectral repair  

  • Split edits - renaming files  

  • Outputting a mono file

‘Beam Me Up’ Package

$120/hr + HST

 

What does it include?

  • 15 minute online consult

  • Custom sessions based on your specific software needs 

  • Troubleshooting

  • Tips and tricks to speed up your workflow

  • ALL major DAWs supported

  • Advanced editing

 

  • “Honestly, I couldn't have done this without Dave. I was so overwhelmed with the idea of setting up a home studio. Dave made it easy for me to understand and I didnt need to spend a massive amount to get started. Thank you Dave.”

    — Linda, Voice actor

  • “I’m an engineer and I wanted someone to help me up my game. Dave was so incredibly generous and helpful. Thanks Dave!”

    — Carson, Engineer & voice actor

  • “Bottom line… Dave knows his stuff!!! I’m so glad I found him!”

    — J.P. - Voice actor

  • “My auditions sound SO PROFESSIONAL! My agent thought I was renting a studio for my auditions - lol. Thank you Maniacs! “

    — Jenn - actor

  • “This guy knows what he’s talking about. Period.”

    — Jeff - Voice guy

Customized Software Video Tutorials

Dave will walk you through how to create a template for your voice auditions so that you can self tape with ease and confidence.

 

Which software?

  • Adobe Audition

  • ProTools

  • Reaper

  • Logic

  • Garage Band

  • Audacity

 

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