As someone who is currently about to undergo an extension I was becoming a little worried on how I would cope day to day doing my ISDN voice over sessions with the noise of diggers, banging, buildings being demolished…Oh and don’t even get me started with the workmen themselves! I thought I was loud! 🙂
Having ISDN can mean that you might be restricted if you away from studio or in my case having building work done, as you can’t obviously move the line that easily.
Arrrhh, “So what am I am a going to do?”, I thought to myself.
Luckily a solution has been found in the nick of time…Source Connect Now
As I have Source Connect anyhow I am also able to bridge my ISDN line and therefore if it means having to relocate somewhere, I’m not going to have problems with not being able to do my daily ISDN sessions! Phew!!!
I had a quick support call and it was very simple to set up and I have to say this has been far easier than others.
Source Connect Now is brilliant and again like some of the other alternatives to ISDN, stream through your Chrome web browser.
I didn’t have to use another software add-on, for example Soundflower (a system extension that allows applications to pass audio to other applications), as I am on a iMac, and nor did I have to change my settings on my computer or in my Pro Tools setup, which I have had to do on say ipDTL.
ipDTL has been great too and I am not knocking it at all, but for me, being a Pro Tools user who already has Source Connect means this is the way forward for me as a Professional Voice Over Artist needing an alternative as and when.
Source Elements are the creators of Source Connect Now and have 10 years of experience of providing professional Internet audio services and support to studios, voice talent, broadcasters and musicians. This new platform it will be most probably a key player in the alternatives to ISDN.
So where are they at and what are the features?
Well ‘Source Connect Now‘ is currently in its Beta stage. There are some great new features coming I have been told and we will just have to watch this space….
The Beta Features:
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If you want to find out more then watch the video on the website or YouTube
As a British female voice over artist connecting to clients all over the world thankfully I NOW don’t have to worry. Depending on the client I will of course have the options open to me and will always have my ISDN until it truly becomes dead!
The only dilemma I have now is being able to transport my studio as easily. Spare room anyone? 🙂
Source-Connect Now: high-quality, bi-directional streaming in your Chrome web browser.
I wholeheartedly welcome Source Connect now and look forward to the future!
Posy,
Best wishes for the extension. I can empathise more than most since my ‘shop’ (for which read converted bedroom) is over the kitchen/diner which has been undergoing a major facelift all year so far .. with no evident end in sight. I’ve taken to some very early and very late sessions (thus skilfully avoiding the US jet fighters ‘training’ overhead too. Life in rural Norfolk? Well, not always so very peaceful..
As to Source Connect Now, I had a look the other day (thanks to CourVO’s intro) but it looks like a mildly complicated sign up if one’s a first timer on Source Connect / iKey (or whatever). Too many hoops for me to jump just yet .. unless of course I was just following an unnecessarily complicated path. Like the idea, certainly, but I’ve a feeling it’ll have to get a bit simpler for novices before I can join the SCN club.
Keep us posted though, won’t you?
Best wishes, Colin
Hi Colin, Lovely to hear your comment. Extension has been a long time coming and can’t wait for when it’s finished along with having a sparkling new studio too! SCN is not complicated at all and you don’t need an ilok for the Source Connect Now. If you want to email me I can put you in touch with a lovely lady and help you out if interested. I think like all of them there will be a clearer and simpler set up process to get you started. They all seem to be in early stages and there maybe some teething issues to fix. I know I had problems first with ipDTL and had to get Kevin to help out. Everyone is different and has different set ups, so sometimes it can be easy and other times it can be hard and frustrating. I just know this is great for times like this and when off on my travels….Will keep you posted and I look forward to the future. 🙂 Take Care.
Interesting read Posy! thank you. I’m currently weighing up all the options moving forwards in terms of a connection solution. Unfortunately ISDN isn’t an option for me right now, so it’s great to get detailed feedback and reviews of the alternatives.
Nicola
Thanks Nicola. It’s been a relief to know I have options! 🙂
Hi Posy! Thanks for posting. Signed up for a beta account and will check it out. STILL can’t get Century Link to return calls about my scheduled (no-show) ISDN install. grrrr. Hopefully these online alternatives will start to take hold.
Cheers!
Shelley