Webinar: Universal Audio Apollo for VO

Unlock the true potential of the Apollo in your voiceover studio!
Join George Whittam in this knowledge-packed webinar as he delves deep into the intricacies of the Universal Audio Apollo interfaces. This tutorial covers a range of topics ideal for voice actors, including different Apollo hardware systems, installation on both Windows and Mac, the unique quirks and features specific to these setups, and practical use cases. 

There's a LOT more going on "under the hood" than your typical audio interface. During this 2 hours webinar by George, you'll see and hear the Apollo setup for optimal productivity in an actor's studio. The focus will be on the Apollo Twin, but most of what we cover is relevant to the more limited Apollo Solo and the more sophisticated Apollo rack-based hardware.

Learn how to switch between microphones, effectively manage DSP resources, and set up real-time plugins. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, this guide will equip you with essential skills for optimizing your voiceover home studio with the Apollo. Plus, get answers to common questions and troubleshooting tips.

Agenda:

• Comparing Apollo hardware systems
  
• Installing the Apollo hardware and console software
  
• Hardware orientation
  
• Console orientation
  
• Console settings
  
• Adding and managing plugins
  
• Signal routing for recording from 2 different mics
  
• Controlling monitoring
  
• Sending playback to the client
  
• Using with web browsers
  
• Using with Zoom (and all of its quirks)
  
• Using with Source Connect
  
• Participant submitted topics
  
• 30 mins of Q&A
  

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00:00 Introduction and Webinar Overview
01:12 Why Consider the Universal Audio Apollo?
02:01 Apollo Hardware Systems Comparison
14:59 Apollo Use Cases for Voiceover Studios
20:29 Installing Apollo Hardware and Software
27:19 Windows vs. Mac: Compatibility and Challenges
31:58 Apollo Twin Hardware Orientation
47:15 Understanding Talkback Modes
48:00 Console Orientation Basics
48:09 Checking Hardware Communication
49:04 Navigating the UAD Control Panel
50:58 Managing System Updates
53:18 Exploring Console Settings
57:08 Using Virtual Channels
01:01:08 Configuring Input and Output Modes
01:05:15 Utilizing Unison Plugins
01:10:58 Adjusting Q Outputs and Sessions
01:22:46 Switching Microphones and Presets
01:28:46 Routing Audio in Twisted Wave
01:33:47 Console Settings and Session Recalls
01:34:32 Sending Playback to the Client
01:37:05 Zoom Audio Configuration on Mac
01:42:39 Source Connect and Windows Quirks
01:47:29 General Q&A and Troubleshooting
02:16:42 Final Thoughts and Recommendations