
E. B. Barkley brings a lifetime of passion for reading, acting, and music as well as his professional experience as a trial attorney to each audiobook he records. Based out of Indianapolis, he has lived throughout the United States and spent significant time abroad. An avid outdoorsman and animal lover, E.B. is experienced in theater, and
E. B. Barkley brings a lifetime of passion for reading, acting, and music as well as his professional experience as a trial attorney to each audiobook he records. Based out of Indianapolis, he has lived throughout the United States and spent significant time abroad. An avid outdoorsman and animal lover, E.B. is experienced in theater, and has summited numerous Colorado 14ers, played guitar around many a campfire, rolled dice across treacherous tabletops, and read extensively--everything from histories and mysteries and astrophysics to literary classics, fantasies, and science fiction. He uses his lifetime of experience to find memorable characters, authenticity, and depth within each writer’s words.
Non-Fiction Self Help
Western North Carolina dialogue between grandfather and 16-year-old grandson
Teenaged male and female dialogue in horror novel
Gruff soldier meets with arrogant king in fantasy novel
Female and male heroes meet with crime boss (cockney) in fantasy novel
Young adult male dialogue (romantic) from horror novel.
E.B. Barkley primarily records on an AKG C414 XLII Reference Multipattern Condenser Microphone. For appropriate projects, he also may use an amplified Neumann BCM 705 Broadcaster Dynamic Microphone.
Affectionately known as "The Pit," E.B. Barkley records in a below-ground sound-proof studio that blocks all common outdoor noises like cars, aircraft, and even lawn mowers!
E.B. Barkley has three Focusrite Scarlett pre-amp units - a 2i4, 2i2, and a solo all ready to keep gain levels steady throughout recording.
E.B. Barkley has over 6 terabytes of storage between his HP 205 Elite 805 Mini PC and his Seagate external hard drive. All active projects are stored on the computer and backed up to the Seagate and also to Google Drive.
E.B. Barkley records on Reaper and Audacity and is familiar with each. He has a a substantial suite of IZotope effects and can edit audiobooks as well as record them.
E.B. Barkley also has three water bottles with a combined volume of 84 ounces to ensure he can remain hydrated through any project!
If you're ready to turn your book into an audiobook and you want a professional narrator who is authentic, engaging, and compelling, Let's work something out.
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