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The Gear That Powers David's Voiceover Work

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THE BOOTH

Thanks to a rockwool-lined interior, Dave’s 4x5’ custom-built (with his own two hands) vocal isolation booth is virtually soundproof: no echoes or room reflections inside, no unwanted sounds from outside.

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NEUMANN TLM 103

A modern classic, and the choice for animation-focused studios worldwide for more than twenty years. The sound of the TLM 103 is as elegant as sparkling crystal: clear, detailed, and nuanced.

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SENNHEISER MKH 416

When the job calls for more “oomph,” Dave reaches for this classic LA-studio standby to deliver a weighty, muscular low-end, without sacrificing high-end clarity. If the Neumann sparkles like crystal, this bad boy shines like a sledgehammer.

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SHURE SM7B

When there’s no room for mistakes, the SM7B smoothes over minor imperfections to deliver flawless sound, take after take, every time. A favorite for gently taming powerful singing and speaking voices, and the modern gold-standard for broadcasting pros and podcasters alike.

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RØDE NT1 & NT1-A

A dynamic duo that punch well above their weight, the NT1 and NT1-A share similar specs and tonal qualities to the Neumann TLM 103, and can perform flawless backup duties to record safety tracks for high-intensity acting jobs that require yelling and screaming.

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FOCUSRITE ISA ONE MICROPHONE PREAMP

When sound quality is of the utmost importance, Dave relies on the tried-and-true preamp design of Sir Rupert Neve’s studio classic, giving the delicate sound of the Neumann TLM 103 a gentle touch of transformer-based heft, depth and weight.

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DBX 286S CHANNEL STRIP

A regular fixture in radio stations everywhere, the 286s is the Shure SM7B’s natural partner in their native habitat. Together, they’re Dave’s not-so-secret recipe for cutting broadcast-ready deliverables when turnaround is tight, without sacrificing quality.

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APOGEE DUET

The beating heart of Dave’s studio, the Apogee Duet has long been the top choice of pro producers for turning analog sound waves into digital bits and bytes, at the highest possible quality, in a form factor small enough to sit on their desk at home.

THE FULL EQUIPMENT LOCKER


Microphones

  • Neumann TLM 103

  • Sennheiser MKH 416

  • Shure SM7B

  • Shure SM57

  • Røde NT1

  • Røde NT1-A

  • Apogee HypeMiC (custom)

  • Røde NTG2

  • Audio-Technica AT897

  • Audio-Technica AT2035

  • MXL v67 (EQ circuit modified)

  • Sennheiser e835

  • Monoprice 600700 (re-badged MXL 603s) Pencil Condenser Pair w/cardioid & hypercardioid capsules

  • Røde Videomic

  • Røde Videomic Go


Interfaces & Preamps

  • Apogee Duet 2

  • Apogee Duet FW

  • Apogee One

  • Focusrite Forte

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen)

  • Focusrite ISA One

  • Motu M2

  • DBX 286s

  • Behringer Ultra-Voice Pro VX2000

  • Zoom Q8 Field Recorder

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Headphones & Monitors

  • Sony MDR-7506

  • Sony MDR-V6

  • Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

  • Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs

  • Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Headset

  • Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee

  • Monoprice 605500 Studio Monitors

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Software

  • Logic Pro X

  • Izotope RX9

  • Source-Connect NOW

  • Filmstro Pro


Studio Accessories

  • Rycote InVision Shock Mount

  • Stedman ProScreen XL Pop Filter

  • Shure A81WS Windscreen

  • Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter

  • Behringer Multicom Pro-XL

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