MoMA at 80
With an eighty year history … it is no surprise that MoMA excels at using modern technological features, such as audio and video, to enhance the museum experience for its visitors. continue readingBart Simpson is a GIRL?!
It’s the birthday of the woman who coined the term “Eat my shorts!” and brought to life the most popular animated 10-year old boy of all time: Bart Simpson. continue readingThe Kids in The VO Booth
What brings Kids in The Hall and Lilo and Stitch together? Pleakley’s Ohana! continue readingHello, Neumann!
Born on this date in 1898 in Chorin, Germany, was Georg Neumann a pioneer in the field of audio engineering, and the founder of the Neumann Microphone Company. continue readingThe Legendary June Foray
Happy ninety-second birthday to the legendary voice actress from the Golden Age of theatrical cartoons, June Foray. continue readingZoiks! Scooby-Doo turns 40 today!
40 years of meddling kids and an easily terrified Great Dane… What a great ride it has been in the Mystery Machine! continue readingThe World Is Hot, Flat and Crowded
Thomas L. Friedman’s bestselling non-fiction book, Hot, Flat and Crowded was released a year ago today. How does this warrant a post on the VO Meter?? Well, coincidentally… continue readingAdult Swim
Taking its name from the designation of adult only swimming times at public pools, the “18 and older,” Cartoon Network’s afterhours animation block, Adult Swim debuted on this date in 2001. continue readingBirthday News from Lake Wobegon
It’s the birthday of the man who is well known for the words “It’s the birthday of…” continue readingYou and the Cap’n Make it Happen
Watch me pull a barefoot pirate out of my hat… continue readingAbout VO Meter
As an important device in the world of audio engineering and voice-over (VO), the VU Meter serves as the inspiration for monitoring and measuring the voice-over industry over time via the "VO Meter" blog. Subscribe to the “VO Meter” via RSS feeds or receive email updates and be treated to a bit of voice-over history and trivia with each entry.
Blog Author: Kevin Readdean, Voice Talent, KevinsVoice.com
VO Meter recent blog posts
- Caedmon, the “Third Dimension for the Printed Page” Launches an Industry
February 23, 2010 - Coke ‘Ads’ Life
February 8, 2010 - Smarter than the Average Bear
January 31, 2010 - Who said TV is not educational?
January 22, 2010 - Got MLK?
January 18, 2010 - Television Quits Smoking
January 3, 2010 - Carrey vs. Curry – Bah! Humbug!
December 20, 2009 - Walt and Mickey
December 16, 2009 - Voice Actors in the News celebrates 10 years
November 18, 2009 - The Ad Council is Born
November 15, 2009