Do you market in NON-IM niches? Then these audio recordings with transcripts are just for you!

SELF IMPROVEMENT NICHES:

• Self Promotion Squeeze page “audio” included!
• Self Promotion 1 (2:46)
• Self Promotion 2 (2:32)
• Self Promotion 3 (2:44)
• Self Promotion 4 (5:02)
• Goal Setting 1 (4:20)
• Goal Setting 2 (4:42)
• Goal Setting 3 (4:28)
• Goal Setting 4 (3:18)
• Goal Setting 5 (4:04)
• Audio for squeeze page (goal setting)
• Medical Careers 1 (3:28)
• Medical Careers 2 (3:26)
• Medical Careers 3 (3:58)
• Entrepreneur 1 (3:56)
• Entrepreneur 2 (5:40)
• Entrepreneur 3 (3:59)
• Audio for squeeze page (entrepreneur)
• Stress Management Ecourse Introduction audio (1:46)
• Take A Deep Breath 1 (4:34)
• Take A Deep Breath 2 (4:00)
• Take A Deep Breath 3 (4:14)
• Take A Deep Breath 4 (6:04)
• Conclusion audio (1:34)
• Quit Smoking 1 (2:26)
• Quit Smoking 2 (2:06)
• Quit Smoking 3 (2:50)

DATING NICHES: 12 Pack – online dating, and dating after divorce:

• Dating After Divorce 1 (6:28)
• Dating After Divorce 2 (5:26)
• Dating After Divorce 3 (3:50)
• Dating After Divorce 4 (3:30)
• Dating After Divorce 5 (5:38)
• Dating After Divorce – tops for men (4:14)
• Dating After Divorce – tops for women (4:14)
• Online Dating 1 (3:26)
• Online Dating 2 (3:24)
• Online Dating 3 (4:26)
• Online Dating 4 (4:58)
• Audio for squeeze page: dating after divorce

SELF PROMOTION STRATEGIES (included above in the Self Improvement Combo Pack):

• Squeeze page “audio” included!
• Self Promotion 1 (2:46)
• Self Promotion 2 (2:32)
• Self Promotion 3 (2:44)
• Self Promotion 4 (5:02)

Samples of these niche audio recordings – and details about a PLR license.

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Hardware – Choosing a Microphone for Voice Over Recordings

What hardware YOU need will depend on your application.  But in every case you need a good quality microphone.  The choice and selection is vast and there’s good reason for this.  Different mics SOUND different.  In addition to many manufacturers, there are different types, different purposes, and of course a variety of sizes and shapes.

When it comes to manufacturers, my first instinct is to go with a specialist in recording equipment.  Shure, EV, AKG, Samson, Rode just to name a few.  Personally I wouldn’t be purchasing a mic that is made by a computer manufacturer.  Although they may make a great mouse or keyboard, they just don’t have the years of experience at producing a quality microphone.  In my case I have several mics, but they are all pro level.

The next thing you need to decide on is the style of mic.  Do you want one in a headset?  On a stand?  Or a lapel mic clipped to your shirt?  In my case I prefer one on a stand.  But for micing for video, you could use either a hidden lapel mic or a condenser mic designed for that purpose.  In all cases be sure to get a mic that is suited for SPOKEN VOICE … not live singing or micing an instrument.  Since the explosion of the home recording market, the prices of quality mics have really dropped because the market has increased.

In addition, a number of manufacturers are now coming out with mics specifically for podcasting.  One of the best I have seen (or heard) is the Rode Podcaster.  The reason, is that it is a great mic, and has a built-in headphone jack – right in the body of the microphone.  The price on this mic is in the low $200’s.  And since it is a USB mic, you won’t need a high-end sound card or mic preamp to plug into.  (more about that in the next section). All you need is a USB cable … which is included, and a mic stand.  Now one word of caution.  This mic is VERY heavy.  Be sure the mic stand you will use is able to support its weight.

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8 Common Blunders When Recording Voice Overs

1. The first and most common blunder a budding audio producer may make is where he gets his information from.

If you were going to build your very first home from scratch and had absolutely no experience, would you ask your neighbor for advice on how to build one?  That should only be the case if your neighbor works professionally in the home-building industry rather than someone who built a little shed in their back-yard.

The reason I say this, is that not every amateur audio producer realizes that they AREN’T putting out a quality product.  But with a few key steps they COULD be.

So when you seek advice … ask someone in the industry.  Go to a retailer that sells recording equipment, or call a recording studio … or if you are one who likes to visit forums, check out some that specialize in audio.

2. Another common blunder is using the WRONG microphone.

In the hardware selection in these posts about creating great voice overs I will go into further detail about how to choose the right mic for your situation.  But using a $150 stage mic (for live music) is equally as wrong as using a $10 headset mic.
3. NOT editing the audio. A comparison you may understand is writing a document or a book.  You edit and re-edit your work, crafting it to make it perfect.  With audio you should do the same.  For example, if you said “uhm” … then cut it out.

4. Using an internet (such as VOIP) service to record your audio. You will always get the best quality if you record direct to your own hardware.

5. Inexperience is also sometimes a blunder. Before recording your first audio narration, get some experience and practice.  As you record, remember to project your voice, and keep your tone and volume consistent.  When done, listen to your recording and note the areas you need to improve.

6. Not using a script. More about this in a later chapter.

7. Bandwidth is NOT an excuse. When you record, record the original audio in the SAME location where it is being spoken.  Internet recording WILL reduce its quality every time.  And when you release your files that you plan to sell … don’t send out cheap bubbling audio that sounds like it was recorded in a fish tank.  There is absolutely NO need for this to happen in this era where simply amazing recording tools can be in YOUR hands for very little expense.  Don’t sacrifice quality … whether it’s on the upload … or the download!

8. Another blunder is MUSIC. If you’re going to put music into your audio .. and you SHOULD … it must be royalty-free.  Don’t risk getting sued.  Purchasing a CD or MP3 doesn’t automatically come with distribution rights.  Commercial music does NOT come with the rights to use it in your own audio or video productions.  But again … more on this in the posts about the selection of music for your voice over recordings.

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Creating Top Quality Internet Audio for e-books, podcasts, video narration and more

Perhaps you are here today because you have made some YouTube videos that look great … and sound bad.  Maybe you would like to start a podcast.  Or maybe you’re an e-book author and would like to record your own creative works.  Or perhaps you heard some of the products that your competitors released and thought to yourself .. “hey that’s not all that good!  I can do better than that!”  But whatever your circumstances, this series of blog posts will educate you on what the masters do … to produce great audio.

Is audio quality important? Absolutely.  And producing a quality product will help YOU to stand out from your competitors.  As well as provide your customers with a product that is CLEAR and easy to understand.

One of the most basic skills in the world of video is the ability to make good, clean recordings of the spoken word. You may have some of the best camera work, special effects, titles and graphics in your videos, but if your viewers can’t understand what’s being said, then all that hard work you put into the visuals will be in vain.

Consumers today spend a lot on their audio playback equipment.  Whether it’s in our cars, for our computers, our home theatre surround sound systems, or even that newest portable media player we take to the gym, we like our audio to sound good.  And because professional recorded music is at such a high level of quality today, our ears are used to hearing great quality audio.

When it comes to video, it is a proven fact that good audio will improve how the consumer enjoys or perceives your product.  Studies have been done where they have compared identical videos; one with good audio and one with bad audio.  The viewers were told that they were to judge the quality of the VIDEO and provide their opinion on the difference in the two versions.  Although the video quality was exactly the same, the test market said that the one with the better sounding audio actually looked better than the other.  So audio really DOES affect how your video LOOKS!

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New PLR’s in MP3 audio format available now for download on the niche archive page:

Assorted Niches:
Photoshop 1 (with your choice or MRR or PLR rights)
Photoshop 2
Golf 6
Golf 7
Golf 8
Golf 9
Golf 10
Medical Careers 1
Medical Careers 2
Medical Careers 3
Dating After Divorce 1
Dating After Divorce 2
Dating After Divorce 3
Dating After Divorce 4
Dating After Divorce 5
Online Dating 1
Online Dating 2
Online Dating 3
Online Dating 4

Self Improvement Niches:
Goal Setting 5

Internet Marketing “make money online” Niches:
Email Marketing 1
Email Marketing 2
Email Marketing 3
Email Marketing 4
Email Marketing 5

Login here to download these professional audio recordings with a choice of Master Resale or Private Resale Rights.

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When getting started with voice-over recordings, the budding audio producer may wonder what makes a great mic.

Here’s what you need to know before making a mic purchase.

There are two main things to consider.

The first is that for all of the tens of thousands of mic choices it’s important to remember that microphones are designed for different purposes.  For example some are designed for use with a video camera, others are designed to record drums, and some are also created for specific musical instruments.  For voice-over narrations you need one that is designed for spoken voice (which is NOT the same as a mic for singing voice.)

Here is the second consideration. When you are recording direct to your computer, you now have the choice of using a USB microphone rather than one that is designed to be connected to an amplifier and mixing console.  The advantage of using a USB mic, is that a high quality sound card to convert the audio into a digital signal isn’t required.  This is because you’re going directly into the computer with the audio signal.

Even with these two requirements there are still plenty of microphones to choose from.  So let’s narrow the field a bit further.  The best quality mics today continue to be made by microphone manufacturers.  They have much more R&D to draw from, and in most cases many decades of experience at designing and producing great quality microphones.

Although you’ll find that many companies who manufacture computers accessories (for example a mouse or a webcam) are now producing headset mics (and the like), the best bang for your buck – and still the best quality, comes from manufacturers such as Rode, Shure,  Samson, Electrovoice,  AKG, Neumann, Marshall Electronics, and so forth.  And the great news is that most of these manufacturers realize that there is a market for USB recording mics.

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A lot of people think that in order to learn how to create voice overs for video you have to have in-depth technical knowledge or study audio extensively, the truth is you just need to have a clear voice, good script, a dependable mic and just record your voice and insert it into your video editing software.

Sounds simple eh?

Unfortunately, it takes time, proper technique and a bit of talent to create some really good voice overs for video and most of us don’t have those luxuries.

So I would like to teach you the top 3 Techniques How to Create Voice Overs for video:

1. Just Watch Your Video and “Explain it” into a microphone.

This is very simple. Just watch your video and record your voice while explaining your video, don’t worry about grammar and what to say, you can edit it later on.

More on how to create voice overs for video …

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In the world of info-products in audio form, there are many types of products to consider.

Everything from podcasting, to interviews, and web site greetings to audio e-books. One question often asked, is whether or not a person should do their OWN voice overs or whether they should hire a professional voice over artist.

If you have decided you’ll be doing your own, then today’s post is just for you! I’ll be answering some of the common questions that people ask about launching a new career as a voice over artist.

Transferable Skills

What types of skills are transferable to becoming a successful voice over artist?

Although it may be obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning that it begins with the voice.  Some of your past experience might make this an easy transition.  Ideally you would have some past experience at PUBLIC SPEAKING (into a microphone).  Here are some examples: radio announcers, musicians, vocalists, teachers, public speakers, trainers, podcasters, and so forth.

The common element in all of these careers is that you already have a command of your voice, understand voice projection and have a clear command of your language.

What do I do if I don’t have any experience?

If you don’t yet have any experience, consider joining your local chapter of toastmasters.  Although your speeches aren’t typically recorded, it will provide you with invaluable public speaking experience.

Software Required for Voice Overs

Prior to purchasing expensive recording software, yes it’s a good idea to start with the free audio editors.  As you gain more experience your wish list will grow also, and you’ll learn what other features you would like to have.

PC Users:  The place to begin is AUDACITY.

Mac Users:  Macs today come complete with GarageBand installed.  Garageband v3 also has some pre-built podcasting tools such as “ducking” which fades the background music as you speak.

For additional information on internet audio and voice overs, grab your free 7-part e-course.  Discover How To Turn E-Books Into New Money Makers.

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