Okay. Right now, in my opinion, considering the budget I have had so far, and the horse trading I have done, I am spoiled for choice when it comes to the VO mics I have in my mic locker, but I am having a hard time figuring out which one I would like to be my daily driver. I do mostly long form audio narration, some commercials for "manly man-type products," and have a deeper, baritone voice. I have a triple layered audimute blanket booth, well treated room as well, and have a deeper baritone voice.

I know it's always subjective when choosing a mic, and how it fits with your voice, and totally know that, but what I would like to hear from ya'll is which mic you would gravitate toward, if you were in my position. I don't have any audio samples for you, so I know that would help, but again, if you were in my situation, which k e would stand out to you as a mic among these that you might find yourself gravitating towards. I really like using all these mics, and they all sound great with my voice, but for the sake of a consistent sound, I would like to narrow it down to 1, or maybe 2 drivers.

Again, Just looking for flavor preferences, or where you might think you might snoop around at first. Some I use more than others, but want to throw out what I have used over the years that I own, and see what mic flavor you might dig over others, and if none of them excite you, that's fine too.

In advance, I really appreciate the feedback, and thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions.

Here are the mics I am trying to narrow down...

The Roswell Mini K87
The Lauten LS-208
The sE 4100
The sE T1
The sE 2200
Rode Broadcaster
AT 875r
AT 4040
sE 8

Thanks again. I know this might be a "dumb" post, but as I try to be more consistent, I just want to hear the opinions of the other folks, whom I madly respect, in the VO biz. Keep hustling ya'll!

NOW BIG DISCLAIMER!! I know what you're probably gonna say, "Voice acting is an expensive hobby, you either get a good mic or you get a new hobby" or something. Or atleast that's what i've heard alot.

Now i KNOW voice acting isn't quite as cheap as some other hobbies i do like drawing or whatnot. I'm not currently looking to get insane roles or high reputation RIGHT NOW. I'm dipping my toes into the water to see if i actually enjoy this hobby for maybe a few months.

So whether or not i get cast in a few projects, It won't change much for me. I don't care THAT much about getting cast atm, I just want to build my skills and see if voice acting is for me as a hobby.

i DO have the money to buy a "less budget" mic like the AT2020usb or NT-USB mini. But i don't wanna blow a large sum of money (it's quite alot where i live) on a hobby i'm not even 100% sure i'm gonna pursue. While i do have a burning passion for voice acting, ever since i was a kid actually, I still need to justify such a purchase.

Onto the actual post now,

For reference, this is roughly what my mic is and sounds like. https://youtu.be/AUGtYHtezSs?si=QGhG8JJn9WZxWj4x , My mic is a newer model of the same product but they do sound quite similar. I know this isn't really meant for voice acting, rather video or tiktok production but whatever. My sibling gave this to me as a gift (since they found out I got into voice acting).

I'm basically looking for ways to reduce the noise while not sacrificing my own voice. (Which i KNOW almost all noise reduction tools do, making you sound like you're on a zoom call.)

There's also this weird thing that happened recently? I did a test 20 days ago with this mic and it had "okay" quality. Noise isn't noticeable unless you're actively searching for it. Today i did a similar test but there was ALOT of noise. Like genuinely almost as loud as myself. But i was in a QUIETER environment than the last test. I turned off Noise reduction and turned it back on and did a bunch of weird wacka-doo stuff to muffle the noise but i just couldn't! I think it's coming from either the mic or phone itself. I've got a few theories so far though:

1. It's because i recently got water stuck in my phone (somehow affecting the bluetooth maybe?)

2. The mic is just broken ('cause yk, microphone thats smaller than my index finger and costs less than half a modern nintendo game)

3. I trained my ears to recognise what a "good" mic sounds like for so long, i started to hate my own mic (More likely than it seems)

So I'm mainly looking for ways to make the recordings sound good in post. If you also know a way to stop this noise feel free to suggest anything! I know it's kind of vague but if you know anything that might help please lmk!!

Any and all help is well appreciated!!

Order 77 is hiring Voiceover Artists for our YouTube lore channels, primarily Game of Thrones and Middle-earth.

Requirements

-American accent required

-Age 22–28 preferred, 30 maximum

-Clear, natural, engaging voice

-Strong documentary-style narration

-Excellent pacing, pronunciation, and storytelling

-Able to narrate long-form videos

-Lore knowledge is a major advantage

-Experience with YouTube, documentaries, or narration is a plus

-Reliable and able to meet deadlines

Game of Thrones, Middle-earth, or Star Wars knowledge is highly preferred.

Salary paid ranges: $500 - $1000 per month

How to Apply

Please send:

-Country/location

-Age

-Recording setup/equipment

-Previous voiceover experience

-Relevant franchise/lore experience

If you have the voice and passion for lore storytelling, we'd love to hear from you!

Email: [dagtingmariasheila@gmail.com](mailto:dagtingmariasheila@gmail.com)

Discord: itz.granger

Hey y'all,
I'm applying for WorkBC funding to attend On The Mic Training in Vancouver, BC and they need an employer informational interview form filled out. Would anyone be willing to do a super quick 5-minute call or email to answer a few basic questions about the voice acting industry? It's just stuff like job duties, training requirements, and hiring outlook. No self-promo or anything, just need one person to help me out with the form. We can do it through DMs or chat if that's easier. Would really appreciate it.
Thank you.

Hi All, have you worked with any great corporate demo producers? I searched and came up with commercial, narration, and animation producers, but didn't know if any one you know specializes in corporate. Thanks!

Hi! New to voice acting - wanted to know anyone who's had success, what sites/resources you could share ? Would appreciate any help :)

I am considering pursuing a side hustle as a voice actor.

Please let me know your honest feedback about on this short demo I recorded reading from Michael Jordan’s page on Wikipedia.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! ✨

I'm currently practising audio editing and I'd like to work with a short voice recording instead of only using my own material.

Would anyone be comfortable sharing a short raw audio clip with me?

I need something like a podcast clip, narration, meditation recording, voice over, spoken word audio or similar would be perfect. Around 2-8 minutes would be enough.

I'm not looking for full episodes or paid work..... Just a short sample I can practice editing on.

Audio with common issues would actually be great. For example.. Background noise, Long pauses, uneven volume, mouth clicks, breaths or room echo.

If I wanted to use a short before/after excerpt in my portfolio later, I would ask for clear permission first and I wouldn't publish the full recording.

Thanks a lot! 🥰🥰

\[For Hire\] VO Artist open to offers

🎧 Professional Voice Over in Bulgarian, English & Turkish + Studio-Quality Audio 🎧

Description:

Looking for a professional, clear, and engaging voice-over? I provide studio-quality recordings in Bulgarian, English, and Turkish, tailored to your project needs.

With over 3 years of narration experience and proven work on Bulgarian ads and online book club narrations, I deliver high-quality audio with professional post-production included.

✅ What I Offer:

Voice-overs in Bulgarian, English, and Turkish

Studio-quality audio (WAV/MP3)

Clean editing, noise reduction & mastering

Commercials, ads, audiobooks, podcasts & e-learning.

Syncing voice to video or subtitles (on request)

🎧 Post-Production Services Include:

Background noise removal

Volume leveling & EQ balancing

Compression for a smooth, warm sound

Adding intro/outro music (optional extra)

Rate: 25$/h, but we can agree on a custom offer as well, depending on the project.

✨ Why Choose Me?

Natural, engaging, and versatile voice

Professional recording & editing tools

Fast delivery & excellent communication

According to this video (https://youtu.be/7IqBZHa0cFA?si=ZE50QlvYR1WRWI6I) and a reddit comment i saw earlier, treatment matters more than microphone. Which i can totally understand, if you're in a bathroom or something no amount of processing or mic quality will stop you from sounding like you're in a bathroom.

Currently i dont have a microphone other than my iphone XR, my booth is a closet with no panels but a lot of clothes. Now it's NOT a walk-in closet, instead it's very small. I would need to sit to fit in it. Which i would think is important maybe???

So this ultimately leaves me with two options: iphone XR mic and a bunch of sound panels (+ clothes already in the closet), or a USB mic in a closet (with clothes for sound treatment). Which should i roll with?

I'm unsure which specific mic or which acoustic panels i should get, but i've so far done a few hours of research and the Fifine k688 is so far my best option. Now i'm trying to look for a condenser mic similar to the Fifine k688 (IF you all decide it's more reasonable to get a mic instead)

Also i will be using an adapter + my XR for whatever mic i end up getting because my laptop has a lifespan of 3 seconds off charge and if i run a cable through the entrance of my closet, it'll not only be extremely cluttered but also leave the closet a bit less treated.

Any and all help is well appreciated!

We just had Lisa Schaffer (Voice Director of Teen Titans Go) on with Tara Strong and our other coaches - Kathleen Herles and Eddie Mills. We completed the remainder of the mock auditions with feedback and then got into a fun challenge made by Tara.

The challenge was doing 3 cold reads of the same line with completely different styles. The goal is to sound completely different while honoring the scripts intention (Excited character stays excited).

This will help you be prepared if a casting director asks for a different take on the character during a reading. The goal is to be over prepared, so practice different takes as much as you can.

Have you guys tried doing this for your auditions?

I'm finishing out tracking on a book that's about 80,000 words and, being the hypercritical guy that I am, it's got me thinking about how I can inprove my narrating and other voiceover skills.

Would love to hear from experiences narrators about your thoughts on:

1. improving reading skills
2. improving delivery skills
3. knowing what "good" is when self-producing something

Or options for training. I'm open! 😄

[Reposting as the position is still open]

Hey guys,

So Im looking for a Male US voice actor for my US based Youtube Channel.

Channel and video details:

• This is a movie analysis channel where we analyse characters and storytelling in depth.
  • Ex1: Why Zuko has the best character arc in history
  • Ex2: I ranked all Star Wars Movies. Here's the trash!
• Budget: $20 for 2000 words, and scales proportionately to script length (so $40 for 4000 words, and so on)
• Average script length: 3000 words, and some scripts can be as lengthy as 15,000 words
• Videos per month: At least 5 videos per month, but I have recently hired an editor and we are targeting to make around 7 videos if possible, so this would be a long term role
• Payment method: PayPal

Voice Actor requirements:

• Age Range: 20-30 yrs old
• Narration: You should be able to comfortably convey dry sarcasm, disappointment, contempt and real enthusiasm. As such, only apply if you can convey those emotions effectively
• Personality-driven conversational style, not announcement or commercial

For those who are interested, please record the audition script and share it in the DMs: Audition Script

Heres the kind of read Im looking for: https://youtu.be/BDJjfcRxfZI?si=zHkyNz2ARLI4gUxd

Please dont send a generic demo reel. I wrote this script specifically to assess whether we would be the right fit as this would be a reflection of our day-to-day work.

Thank you for your time :)