Is there such as thing as a personal audio recorder that has a rolling 'black box' feature where hitting the record button will start recording now, but also save the previous X minutes of recording data? [more inside]
posted by tiamat on Nov 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Vocal warm-up suggestions for a play that requires me to talk loudly for about an hour straight, and then sing loudly for another hour? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Nov 24, 2009 - 3 answers

Why do I have to clear my throat all of the time? When I'm speaking, my voice often becomes croaky to the point where I can't speak normally without sounding like Tom Waits on his deathbed. This is normally resolved by me clearing my throat rather audibly (ahem-uh-huh-hem!), after which I can speak fine again. I might have to do this five or six times in an hour long presentation. I'm not spitting out or swallowing phlegm, my voice is just unusably scratchy until I clear my throat. Occassionally, clearing my throat does nothing, and I'm left with a voice that can barely speak. This happens with my normal conversations, too, not just presentations. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Hi, I will be living in Mumbai for 11 weeks next summer. I have an unlocked iPhone 3G. What is my best bet in terms of carrier and plan for the cheapest and most reliable data access? I plan to do local calls over the cell phone voice network and international calls via Skype on the iPhone. Thanks in advance!
posted by jesseendahl on Nov 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Voice instructors in Las Vegas? I'm just a hobbiest... [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic on Nov 5, 2009 - 0 answers

I'm looking for advice to avoid losing my voice while speaking for a long time. Can anybody help me...? [more inside]
posted by Simon Barclay on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend a decent voice coach in New York City? [more inside]
posted by learn to read on Sep 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Recommend some music like Bon Iver's Woods, Imogen Heap's Hide and Seek, Beardyman, and some of Jamie Lidell - which feature nothing (or very little) but the human voice modified by electronics. Augmented acapellas, if you will.
posted by phrontist on Sep 17, 2009 - 15 answers

It is well-known that opera singers don't drink much milk because it makes phlegm and affects their voices, but what about cheese? Does that cause phlegm?
posted by Quillcards on Sep 17, 2009 - 14 answers

Female singers with low, rich alto voices? [more inside]
posted by ms.codex on Sep 8, 2009 - 71 answers

Wacky ear question: Sometimes when I speak out loud one or both of my ears will pOp and I can't hear anything but my own voice. What the heck is going on and how can I get it to stop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Whenever I listen to National Public Radio, I occasionally come across a news segment or op-ed by Daniel Schorr (he can be listened to here, and here's his Wikipedia article). I don't understand why, but his voice drives me up one wall and down the other. Why? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Aug 24, 2009 - 32 answers

I'm trying to find a DVD/watchable online version of a documentary I saw probably saw about five years or so ago about the history of the voice in popular music. I think it might have been simply called The Voice, and was probably shown on the BBC or Channel 4 (although I think it was American-made). One episode featured harmony groups like the Four Freshmen and the Beach Boys. With such a generic name, Google is failing to help me find any details on this one. Does anybody know what it was actually called, and where I can see this again?
posted by chorltonmeateater on Aug 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Teach me how to sing. Before I investigate an actual singing teacher, are there any online tutorials or guides that could help me learn how to sing better? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman on Aug 13, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for good, inexpensive voice control software for the PC. Nothing as fancy as Dragon Naturally Speaking. I just want my voice to fire keyboard commands. [more inside]
posted by dhacker on Aug 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Who is the guy who does the narration for the PBS Frontline series? I have always thought he has the most interesting and uniquely credible voice in the world. I know he is doing the Dos Equis commercials now, but has he done anything else? Any other presenters with voices I might like? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I need to get some more writing done for the business I am trying to start. I spend a lot of time walking and driving so I have been thinking that a voice-activated voice recorder that creates WMA files might be useful. But choosing a digital recorder is not what I need help with. I am seeking recommendations for voice-to-speech software that can convert the voice files into text. I know that these programs are not completely accurate but I don't mind doing some editing. But I don't want to have to load a lot of software and click on a lot of prompts just to convert 5 to 15 minutes of audio each day. [more inside]
posted by 14580 on Jul 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Four iPhone users: USA, Canada, England, Mexico. All with different carriers. What free/cheap voice options are there? [more inside]
posted by rokusan on Jul 8, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I have Google Voice send my SMS to an instant message service such as Google talk? [more inside]
posted by jesirose on Jun 27, 2009 - 2 answers

I was told that foreign films that entered Poland during Communist times were dubbed into Polish but all of the voice work for both genders was acted out by one man. Is this true?
posted by parmanparman on Jun 23, 2009 - 22 answers

What is the cheapest option available for using my iPhone (AT&T) in Europe? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide on May 25, 2009 - 6 answers

I am curious to know if I can transfer phone mail messages to my PC as MP3 files ? [more inside]
posted by therealshell on May 21, 2009 - 3 answers

How does one become voice talent for audiobooks? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on May 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Singers: have you had rhinoplasty? Did it affect your singing voice or practice? [more inside]
posted by annathea on May 6, 2009 - 1 answer

"Hi-- ahem, I mean, uh... Hi." Oh no! Do you have bouts with Spontaneous Laryngitis Syndrome, or SLS? Someone passes by you and shoots you a friendly "Hey there!" and you're caught off guard and are left whimpering a little "hey." What to do? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on May 2, 2009 - 16 answers

My voice cracks occasionally when I'm out having a few beers and I shout to be heard. How to avoid this? [more inside]
posted by dicetumbler on Apr 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Rock voice lessons in Western MA. [more inside]
posted by abcde on Apr 2, 2009 - 2 answers

Name-that-ancient-video-game-filter: Which game had a somewhat synthesized voice saying "One...Two...threeeEEEE!" [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep on Mar 10, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm trying to do all the wiring in my house in order to distribute data and voice connectivity to each of the locations to which Cat 5e is run. It's been a while since I've done wiring (last time was probably a college job maybe 15! years ago), and I've got a few questions about how to set this all up. Sorry for the length, but I wanted to be as clear as possible about my current set-up. [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark on Feb 23, 2009 - 11 answers

I've noticed my voice is hoarse in the mornings after an evening spent in any noisy environment. After an hour or two of speaking with a louder-than-normal voice, I'm croaky the next day. [more inside]
posted by ajp on Feb 17, 2009 - 6 answers

Does formatted text convey a certain tone of voice to you? My not-really-thought-out take is that bold text is loud, italic text is clearly enunciated, & ALL CAPS TEXT is slow, loud, & monotone. Am I alone?
posted by Pronoiac on Jan 30, 2009 - 31 answers

How can I transform from a low talker into someone people can hear? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl on Jan 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Weak, unsexy voice pitch: I am a male, but my voice seems to be grating, effete, and effeminate. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 20, 2008 - 21 answers

Does anyone know of a voice dial service (like GOOG-411) that works in the US for residential as well as business numbers, on landline phones? It's for a blind person with limited mobility, so the service needs to actually place the call for the user, and not require any dialing or button-pushing beyond the initial call.
posted by blatherbob on Nov 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone point me to a British equivalent of Studs Terkel's work? [more inside]
posted by laumry on Nov 13, 2008 - 11 answers

is it possible to change the sound of your voice? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Nov 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Okay it's driving me nuts: what actor is the main penguin from Madagascar supposed to be imitating? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Nov 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Who narrates the Citi "Never Sleeps" commercials? [more inside]
posted by evanm on Oct 22, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I improve the quality / listenability of my speaking voice? (for podcasts, namely, but in general works too) [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Oct 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Why does my voice get so deep at night this time of year? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Oct 6, 2008 - 3 answers

What's the best way to learn to sing? [more inside]
posted by frankly mister on Sep 9, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I sound like less of a jerk? [more inside]
posted by Homeskillet Freshy Fresh on Aug 13, 2008 - 26 answers

After searching the internet for voice changer softwares, I cant seem to find the one im looking for but was sure would exist. You see, I have been looking for a HAL 9000 (from 2001 a space odyssey) voice changer or synthesizer but cant seem to find one. Maybe my google fu is failing me. Any help is appreciated
posted by thesonofmorgoth on Jul 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Can you recommend a book on singing? [more inside]
posted by monkey closet on Jul 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Someone I have to interact with on a fairly regular basis has a voice that grates really badly on my nerves. How can I listen what the person is saying without being annoyed by the voice? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Jul 22, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I fix my "accent"? [more inside]
posted by champthom on Jul 17, 2008 - 23 answers

I like singers with strange voices. I don't like novelty songs (e.g. Betty Boop) and I don't like "songs" that are so avant-garde that they're basically noise (e.g. someone screaming into a microphone). So I'm not looking for strange music. I'm looking for traditional (melodic) music sung by singers with non-traditional singing voices. Examples of what I like: Joanna Newsom, Leon Redbone, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Elaine Stritch. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Jun 22, 2008 - 106 answers

Soft talker here. Any methods/courses/books/exercises that might help me develop better voice projection? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Jun 16, 2008 - 12 answers

What should a female singer with soprano-ish vocal range sing for a typical top 40s set in clubs/pubs? [more inside]
posted by aielen on Jun 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I find recordings of a voice saying "Side A" and "Side B" in Spanish, to reuse on a tape I'm making? [more inside]
posted by kowalski on Jun 6, 2008 - 9 answers