One would think that it's not that difficult:
- Computer software. Check.
- Books to read. Check.
- A great voice. Check and double check.
Should be it, right?
Maybe.
I am beginning to second guess myself. I have been joining as many groups and forums as I can get into to try to glean as much information as I can about this business. And as is the case most of the time, I feel like I am way over my head.
There are SO MANY narrators, audiobook producers, voice over actors, etc etc, that I often feel like such a small fish in a VERY large pond. And of course they all start swapping information on what they feel is the best software out there to use, what type of microphone, headphones, sound studios, etc etc etc.
Everyone has an opinion, obviously, but that's not all. There are so many years of experience that I suddenly find myself surrounded by - even by what I would consider 'kids' by my age, people that are 28, 29 that have 10 or more years plus experience on me. It's all a bit overwhelming.
Hell, it's more than a bit. It's downright challenging!
I don't have a studio. I don't have the best headphones. I don't have an audio producer. I don't have a $500 microphone. Or a mixing board.
I have me, my $50 headphones and a $120 mic. I record in a room that is far from soundproof. I try and record whenever the neighbors across the street finally decide to go into their homes instead of showing off their new car's sound system or driving around.
But I am determined to make this work. This is what I feel in my soul. This is what I am meant to do. All this other stuff, the limitations, the challenges, the seemingly increasing "problems" - all of it doesn't matter. I am going to continue to record what I can, when I can, and somebody somewhere is going to take notice and say: "Hey, you shouldn't be able to do that!"
Oh yeah? Screw you. Watch me.
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