Derek recently had the joy of guesting with George “The Tech” Whittam, one of our favorite Voiceover folks. George builds and customizes voiceover rigs for voiceover artists all over the world. George is also a huge fan of our V4 gen2 microphone and several of his clients have spec’d it for install in their voiceover studios.
Check out the full interview here. ALSO OF NOTE – we’re clearing out our cosmetic B-stock V4s and the last of the ECLIPSE Edition V4s for 20% off and a free laser engraving!
00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
00:20 Meet Derek: CEO of Vanguard Audio Labs
00:38 Derek’s Journey in Audio Engineering
02:59 The Art and Science of Audio
06:21 NAMM Experiences and Networking
08:23 Innovations in Microphone Design
16:58 The Vanguard V4 and Supply Chain Challenges
17:48 Designing for Economies of Scale
18:10 Reducing Noise in Microphones
18:50 Challenges and Innovations in Microphone Design
19:44 Consolidating Controls for Better Performance
21:30 The Importance of Pad Switches
23:17 Exploring New Microphone Types
24:38 The Power of Paper Planners
29:20 Books and Habits for Personal Growth
30:40 Staying Updated with Vanguard Audio Labs
32:07 Conclusion and Future Plans
