Okay, so I’ve been diving into the world of audio dramas lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I started this whole thing thinking, “How hard could it be to find some audio drama jobs?” Boy, was I in for a surprise.
First off, I needed to get my setup in order. I mean, you can’t just waltz into this with any old microphone, right? So, I spent a good chunk of time researching headphones. I found out that if you’re serious about this, you gotta get a decent pair of closed-back headphones. These things are like magic – they block out all the other noise and let you focus on the sound. It’s like having your own little soundproof booth.
Next up, I had to figure out how to actually record this stuff. Turns out, there’s this thing called a “Digital Audio Workstation,” or DAW for short. I had to get familiar with those. I’m not gonna lie, it felt like learning a whole new language. I spent hours playing around with one, I remember, called “Bus Control” trying to get the hang of it. And then, I dabbled with recording software. I experimented a bit with one option, and learned that it offers the possibility to choose my own bitrate. Cool, huh? It felt like a whole lot of buttons and knobs, but I slowly started to get the hang of it.
Then there’s the whole world of finding actual audio drama jobs. That’s where the real fun began. I started by just checking out what I could find online. You know, just casually looking at what’s out there. What I found was a whole bunch of stuff – webpages, images, you name it.
I also realized that keeping track of everything is super important. I started using this app to jot down notes, images, even audio clips. It’s like a digital scrapbook of my audio drama journey. It helps me keep everything organized, so I don’t lose track of what I’ve learned or who I’ve talked to.
So yeah, that’s basically my journey into the audio drama world so far. It’s been a mix of technical stuff, creative stuff, and a whole lot of figuring things out as I go.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I’ve been up to:
- Gear Up: Got myself some sweet closed-back headphones.
- Tech Dive: Learned the basics of using a DAW and recording software for example Bus Control.
- Job Hunt: Started exploring online to see what kind of audio drama gigs are out there.
- Stay Organized: Using a note-taking app to keep track of my progress.
It’s been a learning curve, for sure, but I’m actually having a blast. I’m excited to see where this whole audio drama thing takes me. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be creating my own audio dramas. Wouldn’t that be something?
