cry for info from tech-challenged

Robert Jadah

Y'All:
That's three times this week that I have had to tiptoe through client questions about ISDN.
Since I can barely spell the darn thing, I beseech some help out there in explaining what it is and where can I get some?
Please explain as if you're speaking to The Very Dim.
'Cuz on this matter, you are.
For example, I have high-speed Internet and work with ProTools and the Digidesign M-Box, which information probably has nothing to do with my topic.....
Thanks,
Robert Jadah

Louis Tristan

There is said to be a newer technology coming out which will replace ISDN. Not sure what the technology replacement is since I myself am baffled... its release is mentioned here in this webminar plus a way to tiptoe round the obstical if you don't have (ISDN) that is:

What is ISDN

No more tears!

Robert Jadah · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006, 07:51 (GMT) Post subject: Thanks

Louis:
Thanks for the reply. It's much appreciated.
Meanwhile, I found a long and detailed forum regarding phone patches and the like elsewehere here. I'm not much smarter about it all; but I can now spell some bigger words. And at least know exactly what I don't know.
I will root on.
Robert Jadah

Louis Tristan · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006, 16:39 (GMT) Post subject: Neverending Story

No problem,,,,,, so what was it like being the turtle in the Tales from the Neverending Story?

Did you do it from home or get flown into a studio?

I actually saw it but didn't know it was you till now.

Robert Jadah · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006, 17:50 (GMT) Post subject: Neverending Story story

Louis:
Good old Morla....Nah; they travelled around and did different bits in different parts of Europe and North America, and rented a studio in Montreal for the gig.
T'was about six years ago, and I had done some movie, TV and stage stuff (I stress SOME) but had only barely started with v/o.
Loved the absence of 5:30 am Casting Calls; no hair/makeup; no diddling about while 50 crewpeople set up scenes; work in jeans and a Montreal Expo jersey....
Remember trying to do the 1000-year old turtle in a real voice-less gruff rasp. Sounded pretty neat; but was unable to sustain it for more than about 90 seconds of script before convulsing in a teary, hacky, helpless, 5-minute coughing fit. Newbies!
I remember too that they asked me to do a little 4:00 sales presentation spiel of normal, dramatic, trailer-type. "Just in case we ever need it," they said.
Never got paid for that favour.
But am still receiving royalties on Morla. Couple of times a year, I receive $8.78. Always wonder how those things are calculated.
Was fun, but I'd love doing it again now; when I know my way around so much better.
Thanks for asking, Lou,
Robert Jadah

Louis Tristan · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006, 04:07 (GMT) Post subject: Re: Neverending Story story

No problemo!

Thanks for sharing that experience. A lot of stuff seems to be done in Canada. I didn't even know Smallville was shot out there. Thought it was done in the midwest someplace in smalleville.

$8.78. are you sure you didn't put the decimals in the wrong place?

James Turner

Gary Johnston · Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006, 09:28 (GMT) Post subject:

Here's the 30 second explanation:
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) allows you to connect your mic, through your gear, through the ISDN dedicated connection to a similarily equipped studio somewhere else. Around the block or around the world. Generally, in this case the actual recording takes place in the remote studio, it's like you're standing in their vocal booth. It costs big bucks because of the special equipment needed.
A Phone Patch is simply a way to deliver the audio from your system into your phone (and hear the phone through your system) for auditioning by the caller be they client or producer. Generally, in this case the recording takes place on your equipment and you receive direction over the phone. Every radio station in the world has this in place.

HTH