I have been looking to upgrade from a USB mic (blue yeti) for months and narrowed it down to two mics that require an audio interface. First mic is a Rode NT1 Signature addition (condenser). Second mic is the Shure Mv7 (Dynamic).

I know from researching that in most cases for voice acting, condenser is the way to go. However, I live next to a highway and have no soundproof room and can't use a closet given I am 6'9" and just can't fit. While I have done everything I can afford to make my area as quiet as possible, there is still background noise so a dynamic mic would help cut back on that.

So, the question is, do I get the Dynamic mic to help cut back on background noise or do I go for the condenser and clean up the audio in post?

...of cicadas, do you have plans to manage the noise while recording, and if so, what will be your strategy? I live in northern Arkansas and it gets loud with just the regular yearly population. When this happens I'm not able to record nearly as much. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Im working on an animatic and need voice actors if someone is interested the expire date would be May 7 2024 (there's no budget)

Bought a 2i2 Gen 4, plugged it into a powered USB tower. All the lights came on, but my Mac wouldn’t recognize it, tried a different USB cable and port, nothing. Plugged it back into the USB tower and nothing turned on, tried everything, even added in the extra 5volt DC cable.

This took weeks to get in, now they’re saying it’s going to take another 2-3 weeks to swap them out.

Has anyone else had this problem?

I run D&D games on the regular and voice act a lot of the characters, I'm no Matt Mercer but my players often enjoy the voices I give them and say I have the talent for expressing a wide range of emotion in my characters really well. I figured I'd look into voice acting as they recommended it but I'm not even sure where I'd begin in a place like this. I'm guessing I'd need a demo reel of some kind, any recommendations of what kind of things people look for? And where's the best place to post something like that for someone with 0 reputation like myself?

I should also say that acting is something not entirely foreign to me. I did speech classes and theatre classes, acting in several productions that were written by the crew I ran with. It was very amateur dramatics for the most part but I did get a lot out of it when it comes to being expressive. I was also in my school's debating team for several years, which does have performative aspects to it as you need to convince the audience of your point and it taught me a lot about oration.

I have 18 years of experience as a voice over artist in the Philippines, and mostly did TV, radio, online, corporate, in-store, IVR, and live events. I moved to Canada 2 years ago and I studied advertising here for a year, so am now only starting to get my bearings as a voice over and wanting to build my network. I got an agent to represent me for non-union work, and they give me regular casting calls every week. I just haven't gotten approved for any projects yet, but I'm hoping to get that one big break soon. I've also created an ACX account as I never got into audiobook narration back home, which I'm keen to do now.

One of the things I miss doing VO is live events. How do I get live VO gigs over here? Do I email my demo reel to event management companies? I started doing live VO in the Philippines through networking, mostly via word of mouth when somebody introduced me to a producer, who then referred me to a production manager. I was a theatre kid, so I miss the adrenaline of doing live VO where there are no second takes.

I just started taking voice acting seriously. I have severe social anxiety, and it has stopped me from starting multiple times because... I'm just not sure what to expect.

So, I'm wondering what that process is like. I plan on doing unpaided work so far, and I only have discord and an email for people to contact me on. When you get casted, what's the work been like for you?

Sorry if this is confusing. Basically I'm asking for your experience working for your clients. On average, how long do they want their work done by, and how can I make the process as easy as possible for both of us? Also, is there any common etiquette when it comes to this sort of thing? I use audacity and have a good mic, if that means anything.

Sorry, I get very nervous about this sort of thing. If I don't know every single detail I start to panic lol. Thank you very much for reading!

Just playing around with some character voices. It's been a long time since I've sang much and I think I've kind of lost my ear for myself. Any observations/advice would be appreciated on the singing as well as character delivery.

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Any tips?

There’s an app advertising itself as the “Tinder for Acting.” Basically, people can look through various profiles to find a performer they like. Has anyone here actually used it?

Courtney Lin (FF7 Rebirth, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail) put together a video detailing how she approaches and completes video game auditions, and is currently offering it for free.

https://schoolofvo.kartra.com/page/IWB3

Hello! I'm working on an audio-drama styled project in which the story takes place in Ancient India.

I am in search of a female voice actress who specializes in fictional character performance and is capable of emulating an Indian accent.

You are not required to be Indian or a POC yourself for the role as long as you are able to respect the character's culture and perform an accent that isn't over exaggerated.

Currently two characters are in need of voices. One is deeper, serious, sarcastic and assertive. The other is more high pitched, seductive, motherly and bubbly.

The project is non-profit and only a hobby, so it won't be posted anywhere else besides free social media.

My budget is flexible, but due to being in a low-income household, I would prefer to work with an actress who is on the cheaper side. Eg: I mostly work through Fiverr and tend to go $10 per 100 words highest. No due date!

Hey all,

Pretty new to VA and my current work flow involves:

1)recording with GB on my iPad in the booth with my Rode NT USB+ (yes I know...it's usb...but I travel a lot for work and needed the portability)

2. exporting 32bit 44.1 via WAV to Audacity

3. final edits done in Audacity for stereo to mono, noise reduction, normalizing etc; then

4. Exporting 128kbps 44.1 mp3 file to VDC or any other site.

Is there anything technically incorrect with what I'm doing? Is it okay to swap platforms like this or should I be recording and editing explicitly in one DAW? Wondering if the product the clients are receiving isn't acceptable...

Hi, I'm getting ready for a voice acting competition, and I'm wondering if there's any movie clip featuring an old man, a girl and a boy in one scene. The theme of the movie should have something to do with magic.

I'm in an upgrade phase right now, new house and opportunity to upgrade my home studio setup. I'm considering a KUBE diamond booth or a combination of their VO desk and something like a Blue Frog room kit. My space is a 225 cm x 415 cm office on the second floor, with a medium sized window on the 225 cm wall opposite the door.

Does anybody have experience or knowledge to advise on these options? Am I being seduced by novelty?

Thanks for taking the time to read! :)

Hi, i just bought a dynacaster today. It will arrive tomorrow and i want to have everything ready because im so excited. Now..what would be a good audio interface? Today im going to pick up a second hand psa1 for the mic and i was thinking to buy an audio interface second hand as well. And of course a brand new cable. Can you give me a good idea about the cable and the audio interface? I seen people talking about focusrite but other are saying they are full of problems. Thanks

I am at the beginning of the VO journey and looking at several coaching programs. I have looked for reviews on them here. How did any of you know you chose the right place to start?

I don't have equipment & I feel my living space doesn't have quiet record - did anyone on here find a place to go to to record - are there schools out there that will lend you the space to make a quality recording/practice?

Yeah also I want to know how I should use my mic

I got started on VDC in September 2023 (I know i should've waited for the Black Friday sale but I was impatient!), started auditioning more seriously in Feb 2024, accidentally took a break from auditions for most of April 2024, then did like 8 at the beginning of the week and landed this one! It's not a big enough job to cover the membership fee, but its super validating!

164 auditions 99 audition listens 20 shortlisted First job today on May 1st!

I've seen it said that if you hit 250 auditions on VDC and still haven't booked, it may be time for more coaching. I'm grateful that it didn't come to that just yet!

I have a question about what your process is for publishing VO for video. Do you just open the media file in a separate browser and then try to record in your audio software, or do you find it easier working with video editing software? Are there any helpful script hints for the client to help better match the audio with what's happening in the video? Appreciate it!

So recently I've been eyeballing some audiobooks to audition for (new thing for me! Very excited!) But I keep running into the issue of the local train sounding like it is in my front yard. As this isn't a people transportation train, there is really no schedule for it and definitely not one I can look up. So what is the advice for something like this, or for something like unexpected loud traffic?

I've been auditioning for a while now and I'm at the point where I should work with some actors in workshops and classes. So far I've gotten some career consultation from June Yoon of StudioNPC and attended an acting workshop also from StudioNPC, so the next phase is to seek out classes. My two main recommendations are June and Corina Boettger, the latter does group classes on Sundays. In trying to decide between the two, would it be better for someone in my position to seek out individual sessions or group masterclasses?

I recently have wanted to get into voice acting, however I am unsure of how to find auditions. Can anyone tell me a way?

I have a pretty deep voice and I get told by a lot of people at my job that I would be great in the field. I’ve gave it thought before but I never knew where to begin and the idea fizzled out. I recently got the spark to jump into the field and instead of struggling to find guidance, I figured I’d ask here. For someone just starting out what would you suggest?

Hi! I just started a youtube channel. Is is something related to gaming where i either play games or talk about games. Now the problem is..my voice is very deep, very bassy. At the moment i have a cheap hyperx solocast and a cheap arm. I was looking to buy the rode psa1 arm and im looking at a better microphone as well. I keep seeing shure sm7b being recommended. With the existing microphone i can hear too much bass in my voice, i can tune this from my recording program but still, it doesn't sound lets say perfect. I don't know if i should get something that makes my deep bassy voice sound less bassy or something that just can handle let's say the bass. I don't know too much about microphones so any explanations and ideas would be appreciated. I can go ahead and buy second hand as well if you recommend something more expensive but i would prefer something at around 200-300$ new as im just starting and I don't want to pay a fortune.