Studio setup
- VocalBooth
- Microphone: Neumann TLM 103
- Mic pre-amp/processor: Focusrite Platinum
- USB Interface: Scarlett 2i2 (2nd gen)
- DAW: Adobe Audition 2022
- ShuttlePRO2
- PC: Quiet PC – Silent, fanless, British, bespoke.
- Speakers: Rogers LS35A
- Headphones: Beyer DT150
- Live voice over sessions using Source Connect Standard – sarastarling_vo
- Cleanfeed, Source Connect Now.
- I can also connect via ipDTL/ISDN & Session Link Pro
- You can provide voice direction via any of the above, or:
- Telephone, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet etc.
Need a Sound Designer?
You’re in the right place! Meet Leon Ford, resident sound engineer and man of the nest.
With well over thirty years experience at the BBC, he’s worked with the greats: Dame Judi Dench, Alan Rickman, Juliet Stephenson.
And he hasn’t just worked on radio dramas either, he’s mixed live bands for BBC Radio 2 – Gary Neumann, Katrina and the Waves, sport for 5 Live.
He’s worked in audio post production dubbing animations, dealing with dialogue editing, documentaries and more. Oh and he’s worked on live outside broadcasts like Live Aid, Gardener’s Question Time and so much more besides!
Leon’s also worked his magic creating all the sound design for The Bubbling Toad stories, not to mention soundscapes for the venue itself. You couldn’t be in safer hands!
Concerned about sustainability?
Here are some fun facts:
- My voice over booth used to be the news booth for KCFM
- The acoustic panels from my previous vocal booth have been re-purposed to provide acoustic treatment in my editing area.
- Mic pre-amp, speakers and ShuttlePRO2 had previous owners who had barely used them – they’re now being put to excellent use!
- Scripts are never printed, they’re read from an iPad Pro & marked up using the Notability app.
- Thanks to speedy load times & environmentally friendly hosting, this website is doing its bit, too!
- And I’m proud to be supporting WDC – Whale & Dolphin Conservation. Not only am I passionate about those beautiful creatures, but the ocean covers 70% of the earth & is incredibly important for regulating our climate & storing carbon. You can see some of the work I’ve done for WDC in my blog.
- I might be based in Greater Manchester UK, but I voice with clients all over the world, all without trains, planes or automobiles.
A fantastic voice over and a lovely person to work with! Sara’s audio is consistently high quality, clean and clear. Always with a super fast turnaround time! Would highly recommend.
Katy Stephenson PHMG