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Will AI replace real life voice actors? Voice actor Debbie Grattan reviews current AI technology and how it’s impacting the VO industry – but concludes it’s not “game over” for voice actors. Think human factor – in both delivery and personal relationships …

Will things get better – or worse – for your voice over career? Veteran actor and voice talent Debbie Grattan looks at the changes and challenges she’s experienced in over 20+ years behind the microphone, and shares strategies she’s discovered for thriving in today’s digital VO era – which is quite possibly a new Golden Age of Voice Over!

Streaming services are expanding the worldwide opportunities for voice over work in localization (dubbing and ADR) – but it’s a competitive field. Steven Renata, managing director of Kiwa Digital, describes how to prepare for these jobs, including rehearsing with new VoiceQ Actor software (currently offered free to voice actors) …

The mp3 recording format developer recently lost its patent and now backs a newer, ‘richer’ format. Dave Courvoisier details it all, with a note that this kind of change comes slowly …

Alternatives continue to emerge to the costly and vanishing ISDN system for real-time remote communications between voice talent and client/producer. Newest to the field is webRTC – a technology that connects you to clients via the internet – without the need for software. Simply click the app on your browser. Bodalgo CEO Armin Hierstetter explains how it works …

Microsoft ends support for legacy operating system Windows XP on April 8, and if you’re still using that program for voice over jobs and business – what does that mean to you? Security could become a problem, notes voice actress Bobbin Beam, who shares her experience in opening new Windows …

ISDN is becoming more expensive and unavailable in many regions for real-time remote voice over recording, so the World-Voices Organization urges producers and studios to consider ISDN alternatives in “The Emancipation from ISDN Proclamation.” WoVo VP of Technical Standards, Dan Lenard, explains this crucial need …

Your smart phone is about to become even smarter. Source Elements tells voice actor / TV news anchor Dave Courvoisier that its working on technology that will allow a real-time audio connection via the Chrome web browser, iOS and Android phone. Want to beta test Source-Connect Now?

Being a voice over professional means being consistently reliable in delivering what clients expect, says veteran voice talent / broadcast pro Mike Harrison. So – what happens when your tech system has a glitch at deadline? You’d better have a backup plan …

Recording voice overs when traveling is a challenge – including obtaining good Internet and real-time connections with clients. Tech expert Rebekah Wilson advises how to plan ahead to keep everyone happy …