Amongst other things, I am a career Musician and I play many instruments- Brass, Guitar, Bass etc. I sing well and still perform regularly.
I also produce Music, video and design artistic CD covers and such.
I have over 3,000 Radio commercials to my credit, along with considerable writing experience.
I am well versed in Australian/Westminster Law and and I write case briefs and other Legal documents for various Clients at times.
I am an Electro-acoustic Engineer with many years of live sound, Studio production and design experience and know Asia, the USA and Europe quite well, having worked there a lot. I have a good knowledge of current World Affairs and Australian Politics.
My knowledge of Voice-overs came from practical experience at a time when all of the Radio and TV voice-over jobs were "seat-of-pants" performances. I watched the best and how they did it and eventually learned and got work, either in Radio/TV or live music and entertainment.
This has given me what I believe is a unique insight into the industry. I am very versatile. I work best alone with a good script.
I have been a member of VOICE 123 several times in the past few years.
I have a full compliment of microphones including AKG, Rode`, Shure etc. My studio is equipped with three phantom-powered high quality condenser Microphones, a good Behringer low noise pre-amp mixer(30 channel), Jorgen 8" 2 way monitors, a range of excellent power amps, full compliment of inboard and outboard effects and a full suite of ADOBE production programmes. 2 Large dual core desk-tops, Storage- 4 T's. 2 independent studio set-ups.
I also produce video in the larger Studio- 80cm. HITACHI monitor, Avid programmes (News-cutter etc.)
Outstanding acoustic engineering treatment in the recording room- effective Bass trap, specially designed wave form interruption, 90% absorbency with controllable re-introduced reflective surfaces.
Range of Drum sounds and programmes (ZOOM, ALESIS etc.), Roland JV90 synthesiser(Excellent string sounds), other keyboard and sounds.
I have an extremely wide ranging and detailed knowledge of Herbal medicine and treatments. I grow my own herbs....yes, the Legal ones only! Complex Latin and botanical names are no problem, instruction video s on such subjects are OK.
My library is over 2,000 hard copy volumes and voluminous digital material, covering many subjects and disciplines.
I can converse with anyone on almost any subject. Worldly and well educated, I do the "Corporate" thing well.
I am often called on in Asia to advise on Australian and Western Politics, business and Law.