Review: Vocalzone Throat Pastilles

Vocalzone Throat Pastiles

Excellent for a dry, scratchy throat that needs to be ON GAME for a morning session

I've been using these lozenges for about a year, at the recommendation of Lauren McCullough, and I now bring them with me to in-person auditions and studio sessions of all kinds.

My goal is centered around vocal health, and much like the Voice37 Drops I reviewed earlier, these help out when performance looms. They're a great last-minute throat fixer if things get a little strained, and a long-term remedy during a dry session.

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Review: Voice37 Vocal Therapy Drops

Voice37 Drops Vocal Booster from Clyor would have come in handy a few years ago before an early morning voice over session. At the time, my voice wasn't in top shape and that groggy morning sound got in the way of what could have been a smoother recording.

Move over lemon tea with honey -- ENTER Voice37, a quick remedy I've been using lately for those very situations and vocal health in general. Plus, it's always a good idea to take care of the instrument that happens to be our livelihood. Only this time, the secret ingredients include an unbeatable combination of Fennell Seed, Horse Radish Root, Slippery Elm Bark, Thyme, Celery Seed, and Horehound Herb. Got that?

Clyor Voice37's motto is "Backstage concerns, Front Stage Results" so it goes without saying that countering performance anxiety is a top priority. And with our "stage" being a vocal booth, subtle vocal inconsistencies are more noticeable.

However you want to put it, whether it’s croakiness, gruffness, huskiness, or throatiness, Clyor Voice37 addresses the nesses and gets you from grate to great quickly, effectively, and naturally.

Now, you might be thinking "Aren't gruffness and huskiness marketable voice qualities?" For some performers, yes. Voice37 can have universal appeal especially for those who specialize in genres like video games and animation, which, at times, require intense vocal output. As with any type of performer, stage and otherwise, constant strain can lead to bigger problems down the road. So, why not give it a shot?

Our throats will thank us.

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Review: Sennheiser Momentum OnEar Headphones

The Listening experience, Transformed

Several years ago, after having gone through a few sets of random headphones and getting less than desirable results, I finally discovered a pair that surpassed them all in terms of sound quality: The Sennheiser Momentum On Ear Headphones. Since then, they’ve gone everywhere with me and have totally transformed the listening experience.

So what’s all the buzz?

Not only do they appeal to a variety of music lovers, in particular audiophiles (like me), but their pristine stereo sound is hard to resist. Put them on and let these noise-cancelling gems take you on a journey. Where other brands excel and, perhaps, over compensate with the punch of extra bass, the Momentum’s accentuate the fullness of classic HiFi sound with just the right amount of EQ. And that balances everything out quite nicely.

I also found this to be the case when comparing them alongside my Beats Solo Wireless, also a great pair of headphones (for different reasons). For example, where the Beats succeed at amplifying sound across the board for say, hip hop or dubstep, the Momentum’s adjust to almost every genre flawlessly, particularly jazz, hip hop and even classical. Amidst everything, I can still hear sonic details without them getting drowned out by the booming bass.

It's like having one of your Dad's high-end living room tube pre-amps at your disposal wherever you go. With live recordings, it feels like you’re there front and center with the artist. Plenty of drive and...oh yeah, momentum.

In addition, the Sennheiser Momentum's come in handy when editing voice over on the road. While they don’t capture 16/24 bit mono audio as well as the Sony MDR 7506 (a stand-by for many voice over pros), they'll still suffice for smaller gigs with quicker turnarounds. Volume control is also available as is the ability to accept or reject calls during listening. Perhaps the only drawback is that, unlike Beats or newer Momentum models, they’re not wireless or collapsible and the dangling wire sometimes gets in the way when traveling. The leather case is protective enough but not as compact as I’d hoped.

Minor inconveniences aside, you don’t want to miss this kind of sound experience.

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