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JoeAudio Productions moves to new facility, debuts new website

2008-10-03T09:13:00.007-05:00

JoeAudio Productions has purchased the former Sorensen Sound / SoundTrek / TelePro audio studios at 10850 John Galt Blvd, near 108th & L in southwest Omaha.

The new facility features 2 audio studios, each with separate voiceover/isolation booths, and expanded office/support areas. Additionally, clients will find ample workspace with internet access, and conference room space for impromptu meetings.

Studios are built around the industry-standard ProTools audio workstations, and Studio A features video layback/sweetening via OMF/QT export from preferred video production houses.

Additionally, JoeAudio has launched a new website. This Flash-based site now features talent arranged into specific categories of ‘need’ — general/retail, narration, political, automotive — to better help clients narrow down talent choices for specific projects. Also included in the new site, the added functionality of downloadable demos, for easy sharing with clients & co-workers.

Clients will also find the downloads area of the site now further arranged by advertiser & agency, with agency listings password-protected for confidentiality & privacy.

See it now:
http://www.joeaudioproductions.com

JoeAudio adds ISDN

2006-12-05T14:19:00.000-06:00

JoeAudio is proud to announce the addition of ISDN audio capabilities. ISDN is a live studio-to-studio connection that gives you and your clients direct access to hundres of professional voice talents across the country, and a fresh sound on all your productions.

ISDN lets you listen to, direct, and record voiceovers, as if the talent is in the same studio, in real-time & digital perfection. (No more crowding around the speakerphone in the conference room to listen in on the session!)

Additionally, we are establishing direct relationships with ISDN-ready talent daily, to give you an ever-growing roster of voices for your next project.

If you’ve used ISDN before, you know the possibilities. If you’ve never tried it, call now to experience it firsthand.

The latest & greatest ProTools system has arrived at JoeAudio

2006-07-05T10:13:00.000-05:00

JoeAudio is proud to announce the acquistion of the latest version of the industry-standard ProTools editing software. ProTools version 7.1 was recently installed into JoeAudio's dual-core 2Ghz Mac G5 computer, and is used in combination with a variety of digital 'plug-ins' (software for effects & processing) and vintage analog equipment.

Digidesign® Pro Tools|HD® systems are the most powerful, flexible, and in-demand digital audio workstations (DAWs) available. More music and post production professionals around the world use Pro Tools systems for their work than any other solution. Pro Tools|HD systems deliver the unparalleled sound quality, processing power, and flexibility, which artists, engineers, and producers rely on to create countless award-winning albums and films.

ES&S teams with JoeAudio for Texas primary elections

2006-02-19T20:00:00.000-06:00

Election Systems & Software, one of the nation's leading provider of voting equipment and election operations & support, has selected JoeAudio to provide audio narration services to 14 Texas counties.

The use of electronic voting systems is on the rise nationwide, and as a part of the American's with Disabilities Act, equal access must be provided to all visually-imparied Americans. JoeAudio is responsible for audio versions of voting ballots for the Spring 2006 primary elections, including candidates names and all text for local & statewide races & issues.

Joe Wolf was selected to handle English versions of the audio, while Dan Hurst was selected for the Spanish translation.

Northwest Missouri State University selects JoeAudio for student recruitment campaign.

2005-10-09T15:58:00.000-05:00

For the 5 year in a row, Northwest Missouri State University has selected JoeAudio to create its radio campaign for new student recruitment.

This year's campaign features 4 radio commecials, touting the school's nationally-recognized rates of graduation & student success in their chosen fields of study, along with campus/student diversity, faculty, and cost of education. The commercials feature Omaha voice talent Billy McGuigan, a former NW student himself & are customized for several different markets. Featuring high-tech music & stylish sound effects, the spots are designed to be appealing to the high school student as they begin their quest for a college education.

The spots began airing in the Kansas City area in mid-October, while Omaha, St Joseph & Southwest Iowa versions are slated to hit the air soon after & continue into the spring.

JoeAudio produces campaigns for Scooters Coffeehouse

2005-08-13T11:46:00.000-05:00

Lortz Direct Marketing has selected JoeAudio to produce a series of radio commercials for its client, Scooters Coffeehouse.

Scooters Coffeehouse is one of the midwest's largest coffeehouse chains, and is expanding throughout the region.

The series of commercials will tout the company's new stores in Omaha & Lincoln, new monthly specials, and a business opportunity to investors: franchising.

The commercials, featuring talents Ardeth Elsberry and Dave Webber, were produced on August 11th and hit the air immediately in Omaha and Lincoln, with other markets to follow.

JoeAudio teams with Universal HD & Cox Communications

2005-08-02T13:13:00.000-05:00

Cox Communications has selected JoeAudio to create 2 radio campaigns for the upcoming addition of "Universal HD" to its lineup of high definition programming. Universal HD is one of a small handful of channels that offers 100% High Definition programming around the clock, and features movies from the Universal Studios family of films, TV programming from the NBC archives, plus live sporting events, and other special programming.

Listen for the Universal HD radio spots, promoting the debut of Universal HD programming to Cox & special incentives for subscribers, to debut August 15th.

JoeAudio adds Tom Dinsdale

2005-07-24T20:59:00.000-05:00

JoeAudio Productions proudly adds Tom Dinsdale Automotive to its lineup of clients. The dealership, located in Grand Island, NE, recently added the GMC line of trucks to its dealership, and Idea Bank Marketing utlized JoeAudio for production of its debut radio ad, titled "New Baby". The commercial focuses around a new mom & her newborn 'truck'. Look for the spot to debut on Grand Island radio in early August 2005.

ProTools 6.9 now online

2005-07-11T14:10:00.000-05:00

The newest version of ProTools 6.9 has arrived in the studio, running on Apple's newest G5 twin 2Ghz processor computer. In addition to a tremendous increase in speed & performance, the new system features an upgrade to Waves Platinum processing and higher-quality mp3 audio with Apple's iTunes software.

This addition, along with JoeAudio's collection of vintage gear from Neumann & Universal Audio, yield a perfect balance of traditional analog warmth, with the latest tools for digital editing, storage, and delivery.

now with more... Cow Bell!

2005-07-07T21:26:00.000-05:00

Another addition besides the G5 is a brand new shiny cow bell. Stolen from a field of cows just south of Omaha. Every recording studio is now required to have a cow bell since this video was aired. Click to watch the original of cow bells here.