ISDN in "MY" Studio

Allen Brown · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 03:47 (GMT) Post subject: ISDN in "MY" Studio

By now we've all noticed the new V123 designation "I have ISDN in my studio."

After some thought, I believe this is still a loophole for those who DON'T actually have ISDN in their OWN studio.

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. Does "my studio" mean "the studio down the street" or does it mean "MY" studio . . . the one I own? The one to which I have immediate access as compared to a radio station at which I'm only there for certain limited hours, etc.?

Should degrees of access be more defined? I must say that as a seeker, I would feel misled if someone said they had ISDN in "their" studio and they really didn't.

Thomas C. Gass · **Voice Talent** Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 179

You're absolutely right, Allen

Kara Edwards · **Voice Talent** Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 347

I believe ISDN in "my" studio means in my studio. No loopholes now, you either have it or you don't. I added a note on my page that says I have complete access to ISDN nearby. I think that explains it ok.

Allen Brown · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 13:25 (GMT) Post subject:

That's the way I see it, too, Kara. I hope others see it that way and don't mislead seekers by fudging on the definition of "my studio."

Brian Hart · **Voice Talent** Joined: 07 Jan 2006 Posts: 326

I have a Zephyr sitting in my rack but no lines installed. I guess that counts just as much as a studio "down the street". Twisted Evil

And of course I'm kidding there. Just making a point.

Thomas C. Gass · **Voice Talent** Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 179

I couldn't agree more, Kara and Allen - yet I think the problem is not a possible misunderstanding of the word "my", but the meaning of "having ISDN" in general. Recent example: A VO talent on the board asks for help setting up a USB microphone... Checking his listing I've found to following:

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 15:01 (GMT) Post subject:

Thomas,

I agree that when the term "my studio" is applied, it's equivocation to say you have ISDN -- when it's actually at a studio you have access to -- but which is not in your constant possession. I was glad to have the clarification added on the profile settings, since, like Kara, I have ready access to one, but don't have it in my home office/studio. I require one day notice on booking, though, because I think that's reasonable. There are no emergency VO needs except where somebody dropped the ball and didn't finish their production in time. And that's not my problem. Laughing

I noticed the pleas for help and the profile "promises" which you note in your excerpt above. If that's the individual I'm thinking of, I was disheartened to think the casting may have taken place via v123. If an agent or engineer has one bad experience with the audio delivered from a talent booked here, then I think it's unlikely for subsequent leads to be posted here by that agent. The free-for-all page posting policy of v123 has been grating on me lately as it is. If folks would just be honest and non-delusional it would help, I guess. Laughing

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 16:45 (GMT) Post subject: ISDN??

I just naturally assumed that ISDN stood for Individual Style of Doing Narration. Most of us should have this.

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008, 16:58 (GMT) Post subject:

, J.S.

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

Ya know, I think some of the people who have nothing more than a Labtec mic and a copy of Audacity but who have indicated they have ISDN, Phone Patch, Source Connect, etc. are not being deceitful. It's just that they are such newbies that they didn't understand the question so they ticked the box they thought was the "correct" answer.
On the other hand, some people are just full of crap.

Lance Blair · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008, 03:24 (GMT) Post subject:

Holy Crow, I just looked under one of my Auralex panels and found out that I've got ISDN in my studio too! Who knew???

I'm going to go looking for a U47 in a field of clover now...

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008, 03:38 (GMT) Post subject:

Lance...you made me laugh so hard I think I pulled something. Golly Jingle!

Dina Monaco-Boland · **Voice Talent** Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 671

J.S. Gilbert

Well if we're all so dead set on total honesty, then shouldn't there be a box to check that says

"waiter/ waitress pretending to be a voiceover"

hmmm?

and types of recordings offered should read

"WHile I've never really done anything aside from some answering machine recordings for my brother-in-law, I certainly think I'd like to take a crack at books, voicemail, commercials, characters, imaging and anyhting else whether or not I may actually even be familiar with the term." Oh and what the hell, jingles too (do you have to be able to know music or sing for that?)

Dina Monaco-Boland · **Voice Talent** Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 671

You must know, JS, that I type this with a HUGE smile on my face... always the smart-@$$!

By the way.... LOVE the new pic!!! Anybody else detect a note of Keifer Sutherland?