OK, so we've been on about it for a while now, but it is a big issue facing our industry. In fact, a radio station in Melbourne Australia has just announced that its new Afternoon (Drive) News reader will be an AI voice...  So, how good is it, and...

OK, so we've been on about it for a while now, but it is a big issue facing our industry. In fact, a radio station in Melbourne Australia has just announced that its new Afternoon (Drive) News reader will be an AI voice...  So, how good is it, and will it pass listener scrutiny? We cloned AP's voice to find out...   A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... <a href="https://tribooth.com/" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://tribooth.com/" target="_blank">https://tribooth.com/</a> And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. They've got a great range of top-shelf gear.. <a href="https://austrian.audio/" target="_blank">https://austrian.audio/</a> <a href="https://austrian.audio/" target="_blank"></a> We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able to pay someone to help us get the show to more people and in turn help them with the same info we're sharing with you. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it’s an easy way for those interested in our show to get exclusive content and updates before anyone else, along with a whole bunch of other "perks" just by contributing as little as $1 per month. Find out more here..   <a href="https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite</a>    If you haven't filled out our survey on what you'd like to hear on the show, you can do it here: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD</a> Join our Facebook page here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast</a> And the FB Group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203</a> For everything else (including joining our mailing list for exclusive previews and other goodies), check out our website <a href="https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/" target="_blank">https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/</a>   “When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.”  Hunter S Thompson #rode #rodemicrophones<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4953861/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4953861/advertisement</a>

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