Some music is composed to affect behavioral and emotional responses in humans. Those responses could be, for example, concentration, relaxation, distraction, and excitement. People play such music in the background for various reasons. They use it to work, study, relax, and even attempt to sleep. In recent years, the internet has witnessed a growing number…
DetailsIn a previous article, we discussed the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones. We learned that while dynamic microphones are more suitable for rough environments, condenser microphones can reproduce crisp and delicate sounds. In this article, we dig deeper into the world of microphones and learn about polar patterns, yet another detail that you should…
DetailsHaving a well-tuned home recording studio is vital for the quality of your work as a sound professional. Since having a full-fledged studio is usually out of a beginner’s budget, It is better to operate from a bedroom studio and upgrade your equipment along the way instead of giving up on your goals. When you…
DetailsGamers have been unsurprisingly captivated by the adventurous characters from the iconic titles the industry produced in the past ten years. Giving each of those characters a voice, many talented actors played an integral role in introducing the personalities of the best games of the decade to the gaming community. Bellow, we introduce some of…
DetailsWhether you’re an independent musician or a producer looking to turn their home recording studio into a business, you’ve probably noticed that microphones can vary immensely in terms of cost and quality. Certainly, there are musicians who favor inexpensive microphones over costly products touted by companies like Neumann and Brauner. But there is a good…
DetailsA microphone is an essential tool that almost every sound professional needs. Although we use it for a straightforward function which is converting sound waves to electrical waves, figuring out which one to buy can be a daunting process. With the different options available in the market, picking the right mic for the job is…
DetailsMeditation and music are often associated. Many people use music to find mindfulness, positive energy, and deep sleep. For its positive effect on the mood, music is also considered a healer to stress and anxiety. There is a multitude of tones that are suitable for relaxation. This article will introduce you to the singing bowl,…
DetailsVocal warm-ups are crucial for sustaining a healthy voice, performing at peak, and building un-shakable confidence. Sound artists should leverage warm-up exercises to stretch and relax the inner muscles of their larynx. Doing so should make those precious assets always prepared and endurant. At the very least, you should warm-up before any performance. Ideally, however,…
DetailsInspiration is a raw material for artists. We use it to fuel our creativity as we go about producing our final products. Although it is renewable, we all have been through times when inspiration is hard to find. If your deadline is right ahead, or you are committed to achieving a personal milestone, sitting around…
DetailsPodcasters know it takes a lot of time to research, write, and produce their shows. At Mello Studio, we look forward to our favorite releases as podcasting is a part of us. In many cases, podcasters have to ask is it worth it, outside of the pure love of the content? Those interested in pursuing…
DetailsEven when the world moves on from the coronavirus pandemic, our digital transformation will remain. We’ve discovered the convenience and productivity that comes with remote work, and we’re not turning back! That means we all need to get used to using video conferencing tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Although your computer’s internal microphone can…
DetailsIt’s very helpful to understand the mechanics of your tools in order to both fix issues and ensure that they are of the highest quality. This especially goes for speakers. In order to have the best sound emitting from them, you will have to understand the way they work and how air particles vibrate from…
DetailsWhat most people expect from being affiliated with the music industry is that you should consistently be creating new tracks and playing music. Maybe writing lyrics or singing. However, there is so much more to the music industry that just isn’t highlighted as much as these other ones. This is mostly due to the fact…
DetailsIt’s often known that a clean workspace encourages innovation. When you are trying to come up with work in a cluttered and messy environment, it could subconsciously slow you down. Wasting time trying to find different things, and walking over your cables is not very efficient when you’re trying to foster creativity. In order to…
DetailsA high quality vocal performance is one of the best things that a vocal producer can look towards. With the vocal parts being an integral part of any song, it could always be overlooked. This often happens due to the vocals not being produced well enough or recorded properly. Changing up a few things here…
DetailsWith ads becoming shorter and shorter these days, it’s becoming increasingly important to adapt to a more concentrated and direct advertising method. Many brands have switched to 6 second ads that they can put on Youtube or Facebook or other social media platforms. Not only can viewers not skip these ads, they are also made…
DetailsTrying to pick out a piano from the huge selection available these days can be very intimidating. From brands such as Yamaha to Casio, it’s difficult to point to a certain selection to pick from, especially considering how everyone has different needs. However, with enough research you can narrow that field to a specific few…
DetailsWhen buying or even making a guitar, you would obviously want to get the highest quality one for the amount you’re going to be spending. This means that the guitar you’ll be investing in needs to be exactly what you want it to be and needs to sound like how you want it to sound.…
DetailsFinding work as a musician, engineer, producer, or songwriter can often be stressful. Especially considering how the market is very limited these days with quarantine keeping everyone at home. But when keeping that in mind, it’s easy to see that remote job-seeking might prove beneficial for some people. With that being said, this article will…
DetailsRecording a voice over often requires you to be in a professional studio where the sound engineer is able to directly record your voice. However, due to a multitude of factors, this may not be possible. Perhaps the sound engineer might be in a different country or maybe (especially these days) you are quarantined. This…
DetailsThere are multiple distinguishers when it comes to advertisements. Advertisers often take multiple routes when designing an ad. No ads are the same and that’s a fact. But what makes ads so different? It could be the voice actor, maybe the humor involved in it. Or perhaps, it could be the tone and style of…
DetailsRecording isn’t simply pressing the record button and playing a sound over another. It requires mastery and proficiency to achieve the best results. If you have a recording studio at a beginner level, these steps will have to be ingrained in your business whenever you’re doing a job. Knowing them will make your work more…
DetailsAs a voice actor, speaking is something you do professionally. The consistent practice should make you excel in forming different kinds of voices. However, many beginner voice actors struggle with forming a realistic identity for their voices. This especially goes for voice actors that act in movies or are trying to mimic real scenarios in…
DetailsWith the video game industry amassing billions of dollars these days, its easy to say that this industry has grown beyond just an activity for a select group of people. It’s also not a stretch to say that most people these days have played some sort of video game in their lifetimes, let alone play…
DetailsThere is a very high demand for cartoon characters to be voices these days. Especially in countries where they use multiple different languages. Practicing your character voices is essential to developing your voice as it can provide you with a range of diversity and vocal supply for any employer willing to hire a voice actor…
DetailsCold calling is a marketing technique used by sellers to engage in conversations with other sellers. This tends to feature calling someone that does not expect a call in order to expose your products to them. In the world of sound production and voice overs, it’s often rare to find people who are willingly looking…
DetailsWhen you are entering the voice over business, it may be hard to find reliable work and as a result many people tend to freelance. This means that voice artists will try to look for any jobs that they could do at any place. However, due to the internet, it is now easier than ever…
DetailsIt is common for many to seek a financial motive for their hobby. In today’s world, most jobs are these boring office jobs that you will find yourself doing for over 20 years, it does get boring. As a musician, your goal is to be as creative as possible, to come up with unique and…
DetailsSome people are born with just the right voice to benefit off of. However, the same people typically never find their potential and do not even know about how great their voices are. The saying that mentions “You never know until you try” applies greatly to this situation. This article is not aimed at those…
DetailsVoice acting hosts a different form of clients than most other businesses. You would often see clients requiring much less information or interactions with other service-based businesses, while voice acting requires constant inputs and outputs from both sides. As a result, it is one of the most important functions that any voice acting studio has…
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