LEADS AND READS - WEEK OF 3/24 TO 3/30

Erik Sheppard · **Voice Talent** Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1317

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Josh Mahler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

This is my first audition with a new mic. The much hated TLM103. I have to say I really like it though. Smile

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008, 20:15 (GMT) Post subject:

No idea why that would be a much-hated mike, Josh. Sounds mighty sweet to me!

Josh Mahler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

Allen Brown · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 04:25 (GMT) Post subject:

Josh - Relax. A mic does not make a career or a living. You can make money using a TLM103, or any number of mics disparaged by the "haters." Cash your checks and forget them.
FYI- I use it as my principal mic in two studios.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 11:47 (GMT) Post subject:

And I use the EV RE-20, often looked down upon as nothing more than a 'broadcast workhorse' (which it is). But it's landed me my share of work. A mike is only as good as the voice that drives it, and Josh, you have a good voice.

Josh Mahler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

Thanks guys, and great voices/demos!

I'm glad I finally tried out a 103 again. I think when you find a mic you really like, it boosts your confidence when doing auditions and work. Purely a personal thing though, because of course most of the listening public couldn't tell the difference, nor would they care.

Anyway, thanks for the feedback. That's ALWAYS appreciated. Smile

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

Here's the instruction for a Don't Mess With Texas anti-litter campaign:

Looking for a female or male twenty something for a voice over tag of a celebrity driven Don't Mess with Texas spot.

For those unfamiliar, Don't Mess with Texas is a litter prevention campaign that has been around for 21 years.

The VO may be used to tag more than one spot.

The read should be aimed at 16-24 year-olds, cool vee-jay-like without being too sales-y.

I might sound a little older than the age group suggested, but hey, they might like it anyway. Nice budget on this one! 79 submitted out of 100 requested, none opened yet.

Lance Blair · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 19:01 (GMT) Post subject:

Nice David! I thought about that, looked like a good project...but I'm more of a "Mess With Texas" kind o' guy Wink

that, and I'm not in the demo I suppose. I'm just too darn young...for an oldster.

So I kicked the tires on the 10X Power Play for fun. Giving it the ol' Guy Smiley (high energy 60's style commercial voice meets infomercial).

It clips out at the end, but the submitted audition didn't, thankfully.

This is with the Heil PR40, like Scott, I rock the dynamic mic...I love 'em.

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

Lance:

How weird is this! If everything goes right, I'm supposed to be in the studio tomorrow recording a 10 Times Powerball commercial for another state's lottery! (different project from yours) I hope your audition pans out, you've got the Guy Smiley thing down pat. If mine works out, I'll be on WGTG with it.

September Day Leach · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1526

Nice job Lance! I was grinning ear-to-ear the whole time! Very Happy

And David, very smooth! I auditioned for that one as well. Stuck with more of my naturally young voice and tried to keep every hit of sexy out of it!

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

September:

Well done on Texas! It's our job to give'em lots of good choices...

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Michael J. Schoen · **Voice Talent** Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 198

A couple of different approaches to the Don't mess with Texas lead... by Diane Dimond and myself

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549