This episode could be the best thing to come out of 2020, a second helping of the best tips for BOSS listeners! Anne and VO Tech Guru Tim Tippets talk about the importance of getting to know your tools to help you run an efficient business and connect with clients. Learn why it’s vital to backup external drives, which technology delivers the fastest performance, and why adding video capability to your studio can take your recording sessions to the next level. Check out the episode now to rock your business #LIKEABOSS.
Takeaways
Quick Concepts from Today’s Episode:
You should have in-depth knowledge of every part of your studio and business – including your software and your hardware
Don’t skimp on audio equipment when you’re first starting, buy the highest quality equipment you can afford. Consider it a business investment
Quality equipment will usually last longer and be more dependable
You should hardwire your computer to the internet for reliability
Some computers require adaptors and special cables to hardwire into your internet
In today’s work from home world, video is a valuable communication tool
You can easily add video capabilities to your home studio. High-quality webcams start in the $99 range
It is beneficial to know how to use Zoom, Skype, Source Connect, and/or ipDTL
Be aware that these programs might not automatically default to your professional microphone
Know how to switch audio inputs
Always record at the highest quality levels possible within reason. Common recording speed is 48K, and 32bit quality
Always have a back-up of your original, raw audio
If you let your local drive run the software, and you let your external drive carry and process the audio, your system is going to run smoother
Make sure you backup and archive completed jobs
Be aware of your physical and emotional state when recording your audio in case your need to do pick-ups later
Don’t let social media distract you from times that you could be marketing
If you’re posting controversial opinions on social media, you could be alienating potential clients
The internet is forever.
Screenshots can be taken at any time without your knowledge or approval
Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Your body takes time to absorb liquid, so you must always stay hydrated ahead of time
Referenced in this Episode
Direct links to things we brought up ++
Keep organized by using Evernote
Here’s the adaptor how to use thunderbolt to connect your mac to the internet
Learn more about audio by taking Tim’s Courses!
Hear more about tech with Anne and Tim here
Recorded on ipDTL
Transcript
>> It’s time to take your business to the next level, the BOSS level! These are the premiere Business Owner Strategies and Successes being utilized by the industry’s top talent today. Rock your business like a boss, a VO BOS