Recitation "we wear the mask"

Happy Black History Month 2025 Please feel free to leave feedback on the delivery.

https://youtube.com/shorts/nMOP9yhbcDY?si=Z961rZQqAjxa_PBE

Hello!! is anyone looking for any voice actors? i’m willing to audition or try out. i am new at this but i’m willing to try:)

I love opening Reddit and seeing posts for folks needing to hire voice actors. It’s fantastic that you guys and gals want to work with people instead of AI, and I think I can say on behalf of all of us trying to make this our work, that we appreciate you.

But…

We need to be realistic for a moment.

Too many times do I see posts of people spilling out their entire plan, being detailed about the professional voice work they need etc but then offering next to nothing for the work being done.

Your channel is new, you’re on a budget, stuff is expensive… I get it. When I need work done, I don’t want to pay out of my nose either - but we can all be fair.

$30 or $40 for 2k to 3k words per video is not being fair. I’m not expecting everyone to fork out the pay rates that the industry goes by - I realize this is Reddit. But please…please be considerate with your pay scales.

If you cannot afford it, there are plenty of people willing to do this for free in the other sub that’s designed for that. But keep in mind, you usually get what you pay for.

I, and all the other voice actors in here want to provide you with a fantastic end product. We really do. But if you expect a high level recording, please wait until you have the budget to pay for a high level recording.

I look forward to seeing more of your posts and requests to hire people to voice your videos.

Hello all! I was fortunate enough to be chosen for an animation project set to start possibly recording mid this year. I’m trying to prepare to the best of my abilities while on a budget. I live an apartment with kiddos above me and the room I want to work out of has a window that you can of course hear traffic if anyone drives by or starts their car. For the Mic I’m thinking Rode NT1 Generation 5 because it’s the most versatile and it’ll pick up only my voice and no outside noise? For an in home booth I’m having trouble deciding because I can’t have anything large and in charge. Then there’s the editing software which I reluctantly chose Reaper as people say it’s the best one out there so far even though I heard it’s the darks souls of editing software

I’m new to voice acting (mainly do it as a hobby and for friends) but I’ve always been curious is to what software people or companies use to edit or alter your voice to for specific roles or characters like in (fnaf or just games in general) any advice or recommendations would be top tier. Thank you :)

Hello all!

I'm looking to start my journey in voice acting, but am having an issue with an audible hum when recording.

I can't figure out what it is, I have my DB on my recording software set very low, and there aren't any eletrical devices near my XRL cable from what I know.

I've attached videos of my setup, and screenshots showing my configurations.

Here's also a .wav showcasing the hum while I talk, and when silent:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ckwbphByh2AS8qphOBldLF2tmIBRNAUT/view?usp=sharing

Any help is apricated, thanks!

Here are my settings on audacity:

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Here are my settings on Wave Link:

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This is a video showcasing my microphone setup:

https://reddit.com/link/1ifdcwp/video/6twty9t9qkge1/player

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Hi. Looking for feedback. What type of deposit do you require from customers before starting a new voice acting project? Does anyone require full payment in advance?

I'm not sure if this is weird or not, but I actually don't mind editing audio. I just wrapped up a full-length non-fiction narration this past week, and I find the editing kind of 'zen'.

Got me thinking ... when things are a bit slow, I wouldn't mind doing editing for other narrators.

Is that a service that's already out there (except, of course, in pro studios for the bestsellers)? Is it worth trying to figure out what the fee model would look like?

Edit to add: I should know better than to post before two cups of coffee. :) I know that all audiobooks need editing before they're ready to be sold. My question was more about whether someone offering standalone audiobook editing (i.e. freelance, non-professional audio engineering) would be a service that some narrators would be interested in.

So I'm a singer/songwriter based out of ATL. I've done Ad reads/jingles/ on air stuff. DM for DnD. I'm certain this question has probably been asked a billion times, but bc of my job i have a bit of a foot in the door. I just turned 40 and I said fuck it. Let's see if I can do this too.

Is the reel/auditon more about alts on a single line read? I don't wanna just do cliche impressions. I've talked to some folks in the industry about it but I'd love to hear yalls thoughts.

Hey guys. I'm trying to make my first voice demo for a role I want to try out for. I have some songs that I was given by a game that were included with the purchase since I spent extra for the songs. Since I bought that album and I'm not using the music itself to make a profit but rather get me the role would I be able to use them to help for the atmosphere of my demos?

edit. They're not pop filters.

I watched a video where someone was using one but never saved the link. I couldn't find it again.

They resemble a top hat or the type of hat from the children's book The Cat In The Hat. Instead of putting them on your head you put your mouth at the opening to speak into your microphone. Microphones are placed inside of them at the opposite end that you speak into.

They also have a frames so they don't flop down because they're made out of a thick, soft material and can't hold up their own weight. There might be versions made of materials that can hold up their weight and don't require frames. The soft material blocks out unwanted, external sounds and stops sound reflections from occuring inside of them.

They're meant to be mounted on booms and have a few holes around the back for the screw that goes into a microphone along with any necessary cables. They also allow for pop filters to be used.

They look good for people who don't have the option of building a home studio.

What are they called and how well do they actually work at blocking out unwanted sounds like computer fans and mouse clicks?

Hello all. Looking for advice. Some backstory. I currently live in Washington D.C. I’m an actor/voice actor. I do theatre in the area and I’m an audiobook narrator. Frankly I’m tired of DC and would like to move somewhere else where I can shift my whole attention to voice over work.

I’m no long standing pro but Im also no novice. I know you can technically voice act anywhere but the vagueness of that doesn’t really tell me where the work is exactly nor where the community is. I’m thinking of perhaps Dallas because that’s where Crunchyroll is for anime dubbing, which is my current goal. I don’t really have the funds or established career for somewhere like New York or LA yet.

So do y’all have any suggestions? Feel free to ask any clarifying questions and thank you in advance.

All I’ve been able to find is people either speaking a completely different language or reviewing a similar product from 2015 and ONLY 2015 seriously please help me 😭🙏

I've already tried Audacity and it's something that I find more of a hassle to use. I've used Adobe Audition for years and I do like it allot. It feels like a DAW that is powerful and useful for voice over work.

However, I'm having a hard time finding DAWs that are similar to that aspect. Almost every program that I come across is more targeted toward music production. Which is great and all but I feel like it's a bit overkill for just wanting to touch up some voice over.

I've also tried Reaper and it feels like the Dark Souls of DAWs. It took me a while after following a YouTube video to get it set up but then the editing portion. God it feels like hell. I'm not an audio engineer, but I have basic knowledge of audio. Reaper just feels too complex and I honestly don't have much time to learn how to use it again.

That being said, I was wondering if anyone has found a DAW that somewhat feels like Adobe Audition? Or at least something that is similar in general to it. If it cost money then I'll buy it (hopefully there is a free trial at least) but I'm really trying to step away from Adobe's grip.

I've found programs to replace almost everything, except a DAW that I can use that doesn't feel destructive or like I'm needing a degree to do basic edits.

Hi reddit community: I'm seeking feedback on the recording quality of my VO auditions. I've been working as a commercial VA since 2010. I have an agent in Chicago and I get a few auditions a week. However, over the last two years I've failed to booked anything. On top of this, my reads are stronger than ever -- I've even spent years teaching voice acting and directing demos. Nonetheless, I do understand that not booking is, well, part of "showbiz, baby." Yet this has been my longest dry spell. Is my recording quality compromising my chances? I use a Shure Sm7B mic with cloudlifter through a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 A/D adapter. Plus, I record in protools. I've included a few images of my post production plugins. Using YouLean, I aim for -23 db LUFS with a loudness range around 5 db. What am I missing? Is the recording quality the problem? TY

I sometimes up the gain as far as 2.0 on compression

I also sometimes include a low pass filter

Here's a recent session photo. Raw VO is where I record, Plug-ins is where I clean, and print is what I bounce.

I have always wanted to try voice acting and I thought maybe it would be cool to practice. I made this little clip here 👇 along with others on my thread account. In the clip I role-play as a girlfriend who gets woken up by her significant other. Let me know what you think and what other scripts I should try out?

https://www.threads.net/@luna.moon.stars/post/DFepm4JRQIK?xmt=AQGzRiEi8cYVOdoDePShgotIu2p77cb4NatgfiwN4_zBHQ

I'm trying to redo a few old demos and one of the monologue clips I'd previously done was from a video game (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver), and in it I was-I guess-trying to follow the accent of the actor as well as their cadence and inflections. The result was...I mean, I tried. It wasn't horrible, but listening back to it I wasn't totally satisfied with it.

I don't know why I hadn't thought of it before, but how do all of you go about reading off monologues? Do you try to mimic the actor as well, your own interpretation, or a mix of the two?

Also apologies if this has been asked to death, revived and asked back to death.

I would love to know, for those of us who do this full time:

What type of VA do you do most? Commercials/Animations/Game/eLearning/Audiobook narration? How many auditions do you usually do in a day/week? What percentage of them are self submitted, and about how many do you get through an agent/being in a roster? How long did it take you to feel comfortable quitting other means of income and pursuing this full time?

how good would a u shaped curtain pole be up against a wall with sound blankets be for a booth? Im thinking a blanket against the wall, one on the curtain and one over the top of it! would that work well or not worth my time?

I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask since it’s not about voice acting specifically. I’m very new to everything and just having fun exploring my voice.

I’m really curious to know how you do the high-pitched cheer/scream/whoop sound that you might make when cheering at a concert. I’ve never been able to do it and when I try I get a bunch of voice cracks and ugliness.

If anyone has tips or at least a better name for it so I can research on my own it would be much appreciated.

Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place to ask this, but I’m having a hard time figuring out where to go. I think I may just need help learning some helpful vocabulary so that I can google more effectively.

I have a 15-year-old daughter who, for all of her life, has had a voice that is damn near impossible for people to hear. I don’t think it’s a volume issue because she can get quite loud, but it’s like her voice blends into the background and nobody hears it. This has been an issue with me and her dad, with teachers, friends, family, pretty much everybody. She’s feeling demoralized and invisible, and I’m trying to figure out how to help her.

Is there a type of voice coaching any of you can recommend that might help with this situation? Have any of you experienced this? What can I do or look up that might at least get us started figuring this out?

Hello! I'm new to voice acting and i wanted to get my start with a Minecraft series, I figured I could join CCC. The verification via email isn't sending, and I keep getting conflicting information on what's going on with the site (if it's still available or active) any advice is greatly appreciated.

So I just finish my first ACX Project. It was a hassle and I did my own editing. It was a long process. I wanted to do something a long the lines of training videos or commercials but I am not sure where to look for those types of jobs.

There’s something confusing about speaking “Midwestern”.

I’ve watched Fargo and mostly how can I put this…

It sounds country, but it’s not.

Anybody know other shows that speak Midwestern accents? Characters and such. You guys would be giving good tips and excellent suggestions.

Please?

Any beginners using this as their first mic? Any seasoned actors that have used it in the past or maybe still use it? I've seen this used for a lot of ASMR stuff on YT but how good is it for VA?