What the title says. I got nervious and answered a very low amount. Even my client told me i should charge more. I will not record till february since this is a WIP animation project.

Still, I would like to ask for advice on how much should i charge for my work as i have never had the chance to put a price on my own work.

I figured you could create a new project template that has the vocal tracks already setup, with the VSTs setup and configured as well.

Just curious as I have not dabbled in this space previously, and only know about VSTs for compression, noise gates, etc. because I have set those up in OBS and Elgato WaveLink software previously for live streaming purposes.

Hey gang, Long story long, I’ve been told my whole life that I’ve had a voice for announcements/radio/voiceover etc.

I’ve been an independent trivia host for 2+ years and would love to be able to contribute on a larger scale! I’m looking for suggestions for voice acting work boards or sites that anybody has seen success with or would recommend.

I’m located in the DMV, and already have some experience with podcasting, and my current company uses me to broadcast announcements.

Any recommendations of successful voice acting sites would be appreciated.

Im extremely new to this, I’ve just started researching even, but the thought that keeps recurring to me is that I have an unmarketable voice. Of course I’m not good at VA , I’ve never taken any classes and whatnot, but that’s not what worries me. I believe with hard work I can hone in any skill, and this could be one of them! My worry is that my voice is too “basic”, in a sense. I’m an 18 year old female, and I feel my voice lacks any oomph that will make it stand out in this line of work. Is this a legitimate fear? And if so how can I overcome this obstacle!? Thank you

Hey! I’m new to this whole idea of voice acting, but it seems pretty interesting. As an extreme beginner I know the first step is to do research, then get some coaching. I’m located in Canada, and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for coaching? I’ve looked online a bit but it seems most of the information is very catered to the US, and I’m not sure what’s available in Canada. Any advice or help is truly appreciated! Thanks:)

I want to start my voice acting career by building an online presence on independent or fan projects, and to that end, I need a good microphone to start with, any recommendations? I use Adobe Audition to record my audios on my Lenovo Laptop if that's any help.

Hi y'all, I got a question, I've been using VDC for a bit now, and I've noticed that on the few occasions when I received a private invite, that they have been reported for missing some kind of a detail. Should I be concerned that these are a scam? Or are they legit jobs? Any advice on what red flags to look out for on these private invites?

https://x.com/gamingwithlouf1/status/1863329126259761223?s=46

I am curious as to which program is best for creating cool voices like Rhaast (red Kayn) from League of Legends. I've been using Audacity for some time just for fun, but I can't seem to figure out how to even begin with these kind of voices

Is it possible to do impression of any voice regardless or their natural pitch or gender? like a loli vtuber doing corpse husband voice even if it's not 100% the same?

I've found out that there are physical limitations because everyone's structure is different when paired up with more stuff like larynx.

But with enough training and learning the proper technique, you can overcome those limitations?

Just curious

We are still working on the script but I can’t wait for my indi show to come out

Also the director voicing god is a cool plug in also the god is not a huge character so i still have free time to do other stuff unlike Anna or Ezra

Is there a way to edit my audio to touch it up, without editing the voice at all (like bass boost or treble boost). I'd like to just "touch-up" my voiceover without changing the sound of the voice. (Including reducing sound in the background with the noice profile, and noise gate) I have no idea if this will come across as I am intending to ask it

(I use audacity currently

Hey y’all I could use some help trying to figure out how to price/other forms of compensation for my situation. I’m working with an indie author who is getting a book adapted into an audiobook.

Due to a past mishap, I offered to gift the recording (without monetary compensation, I will receive redemption codes to give others and rights to use the audio) to make up for the loss and share some extra kindness.

The entire book has been recorded. The male character VA has started recording, but this VA is pronouncing things differently than I did. After some discussion the author found a compromise where they would prefer I change the pronunciation of certain words.

(We had extensive pre-recoding planning sessions that included pronunciation guides, and I recorded the book according to our guide)

I’ve already communicated that 1. This is an artistic change on their part not pick ups, 2. The volume of changes is well beyond my comfort to include in the gift, and 3. It should be compensated

(We have a contract signed clearly laying out the scope of work for the gift and I was sure to make a point in the contract that artistic changes would be subject to a separate agreement.)

They asked for my feedback on what type of compensation would be appropriate but I’m struggling to figure out what is fair for both parties in this scenario. Advice?

This change will affect ~ 150 lines, and traditionally requires multiple takes (and sometimes recording lines before and after so the editor can blend it into the existing recording better). This comes out to 4hrs in the (home)studio and 4 hrs of prep outside of the studio.

I’m a long time user of Source Connect (currently on Standard version 3.9), as both an engineer and as a voiceover artist. It’s been due a major update for a looooong time, as v3.9 still looks like something designed in the early 2000s and has pretty serious latency. So I was excited to hear they’re releasing a new version which looks a lot more modern and has various improvements, such as much lower latency and no need for port forwarding etc.

I’ve been offered the Black Friday one time upgrade price of $89, which is very reasonable, but then in the small print it says there is a “network access / support” fee of $105/year. I guess I should have seen this coming, as they already did this with Source Nexus, but it’s nonetheless annoying to be faced with another subscription to cover.

So I’m wondering whether people think it’s worth it to upgrade, or in fact if anyone knows whether older versions will work with 4.0? I assume if I stay on 3.9 I’d be able to connect to other users on 4.0, without having to pay the network access fee, but I’ve seen nothing confirming this. I’m thinking perhaps upgrading and paying the annual fee is inevitable, so I might as well take the Black Friday deal - but I’m curious what others here think.

Hello! I've been voice acting for about 5 years now and have loved character work, however I'm now ready to branch out to new genres and formats for better and more consistent pay. As I'm new to this specific scene, can anyone tell me if it's okay to use brand names in samples? I've heard a lot of the top users on different platforms doing so in their samples, but I don't know if those were actual ads they did that they have rights to use for personal promotion. Thank you!

We are currently seeking talented teen voiceover artists for an exciting new animated series for Transformers Official YouTube channel.

Here are the project details:

Age Range: 12–16 years old
Gender: Both male and female (Has American Accent)
Project Scope: 2–3-minute animated episodes
Compensation: $50 per project (negotiable)

We’re looking for American voice talents who can bring energy, personality, and versatility to their roles to engage our young audience.

You will be asked to record your voice as part of short conversations expressing different emotions, accents, and audio modulations and review recordings by other users.

In order to be eligible, you must be able to delivery high quality audio clips (i.e. have access to a high-fidelity microphone and a quiet location)

This freelance opportunity is remote, and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you.

You must have:

Native fluency in English

Experience with any voice-related work, such as voiceover acting, podcast recording, audio narration, or any adjacent fields

Own and able to use a high-fidelity microphone for recordings (e.g., no reverb or static)

Access to a quiet location to record audio without background noise.

Other Preferred Experiences:

Experience with on-screen or on-stage acting, stand-up or improv comedy, vocal music, therapy, teaching, or life coaching fields.

Be able to express a wide range of emotions through voice

Able to do accents or impressions

Payment:

Currently, pay rates for core project work by voice experts range from $40 to $60 per hour USD.

If you are selected, you will be invited via email to complete potential screening on English fluency and voice-acting ability to determine eligibility

If this job sounds like a good fit for you please follow the link and apply on our website.
https://app.outlier.ai/expert/opportunities/4488876005?utm_source=referral&referring_user=6679abb378c7c9752572d474

I know I got a lot of potential to voice act, but I don't know what popular voices I can try. My knowledge is limited kinda.

Anyone got any character recommendations for me?

My vocal type is sorta like a deep skinny voice with an ability to shift to mostly anything (pretty vague ik)

Check out my YT if you wanna see samples (NON-PROMOTIONAL)

Oh, and please gimme some voicelines as well 'cuz I suck at coming up with them

One last thing, gimme a funny line Duke Nukem would say in a meme, and I'll do it. I've always wanted to voice duke nukem, especially since I know how to apply that retro voice filter.

P.S make it hilarious :P

So I'm trying to upgrade my setup just a little bit...

What I currently have is a 6'x6'x8' booth-style closet setup that comprises of my PC, microphone, some soundproof blankets & echo-proof panels, and it's working pretty well for me, but my PC makes this noisy humming sound due to the fans in it. It's not too loud, but it's loud enough to be picked up by my mic when recording. I wanna see if I can maybe move my entire setup outside of the closet & leave the mic & soundproofing/echoproofing inside the closet for recording? Maybe there's something about making my pc fans quieter for recording? Thoughts/advice?

Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting and am looking to develop my skill with it. This isn't a plug, I promise, I have a YouTube channel where I do Let's Plays and for a series with a voiceless character, I'm inputing the voice acting on the spot. One thing I wanna know is how do I make my voice acting sound more authentic and less hollow. What are ways I can improve my Voice Acting with ways that anything you all have tried. Thanks in advance for anyone who drops a gem.

I've heard a lot of not great things about voices.com and their practices with tiers, e.g. even if you have a premium membership, there are others with ultra premium memberships or something that will have better chances at landing gigs. But I've also heard that it is a lot easier to get paid gigs on there as long as you're auditioning.

With the black Friday deal currently going on, is it still worth it in this day and age? Or do VDC's hijinks make it more of a gamble than anything else?

EDIT: Apparently voice123 has various tiers. Thanks for the clarification, u/JoeTheHoe!

Hi everyone, I'm looking to set up my home studio for VO, and I'm curious what you guys use with regards to computers, TV monitors, wired/wireless mouses and keyboards.

Do you prefer desktop or laptop? Is your laptop outside the booth when you record and do you run extension cables to a monitor? HDMI cords?

Do you prefer wired or wireless mice and keyboards? Does wireless/wired matter?

Are there any particular ptodycts/brands you'd recommend?

If you don't mind sharing, what does your home setup look like?

Thankyou all so much. I appreciate the help.

Locutor Actor de Doblaje Argentino

https://reddit.com/link/1h3ouqb/video/szvhzs7yd44e1/player

So I wanted to get a real mic since I relied on my phone for a long time for gaming and VO, but I heard it was better quality to get a microphone with interface, but those cost a lot of money from looking on Amazon or Best Buy. So I opted for a USB for gaming and VO. At the same time, I feel like I’m missing out because I chose a USB microphone instead of an interface microphone for my needs. is it acceptable to use USB especially where you want to play games and do VO/VA?

I’m just wondering what if it doesn’t work out and I just wast years of my life that I would never get back chasing after a career that might not happen

I’d really like to get an analysis of my voice, without necessarily taking a class? Figuring out my archetypes and getting a description of my voice? Is this too much to ask for in a free consultation?

I’m curious what y’all think of Casting Call Club?

After using it for several weeks now, my impressions of it are mixed. It seems like an excellent way for people intrigued by the thought of doing voiceovers to get their feet wet, hone the craft of auditioning, and experience some of the process of trying to land a VO job. But it also seems fraught with pipe dream producers who initiate a project and abandon it once they’ve received a bushel of auditions. The majority of projects I’ve auditioned for remain uncast, weeks after the closing date. Is that just bad luck on my part, or is this business as usual?

It seems CCC is primarily a platform for video game and anime VAs. Is CCC a viable platform for narration and commercial work?

And let’s talk about the payments offered. So often I see offers of $5 or less. What professional who takes what they do seriously would even fire up their computer for $5? Or should CCC be considered primarily a resume building experience?

I’m grateful for CCC and the experiences I’ve had through it and I don’t mean to bash it, but it seems like one would quickly outgrow it if they were really serious about VO. Thoughts?

Hello everyone!

In recent years I have been working as a voice-over artist

with an ISOVOX 2 booth (link attached).

https://www.thomann.de/es/isovox_mobile_vocal_booth_2_stand_set.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy5-B8-qDigMViKBoCR3rICXIEAQYASABEgKzjvD_BwE

I would like to upgrade my equipment and buy a full vocal-booth (mainly for comfort)

since the possibilities that ISOVOX offers me of isolation and to control keyboard, mouse and

screen are limited.

I had thought of the following, because the professional ones are very expensive:

https://www.thomann.de/es/the_t.akustik_vocal_booth_bundle.htm

My question is: Will it be worth it?

I don't need much soundproofing, but I do need to kill the reverb and the room, and gain

a minimum of isolation and comfort when working.

Tell me what you think :)

Thank you so much!

I'm turning a closet into a VO booth. I have acoustic foam for the walls. Once that's all set up, what can I record into? My PC is a desktop. What's a cheap laptop or tablet I can hook the mic up to? I can then transfer the audio to my desktop for editing. What else would I need? I don't know anything about mixers or whatever.