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Start Your VoiceOver Business
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items I’m a professional Voice Artist - commercial, podcast and Audiobook Narrator (50+books narrated) here’s what you should consider to start your own Voiceover Business (some links are affiliate links)
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Microphones
Soundproofing
Education
Voiceover marketplaces
Voiceover accessories
Microphones
Good Technology has become very affordable. You still need to sound good when recording though. Audiences are any as forgiving with bad audio. Here’s where I would start
Good quality cheaper mic - good sounding
Zoom ZDM-1 Dynamic Podcasting Microphone
Another good starter my microphone. The Q2U is a usb mic that works pretty well
SAMSON Q2U Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
Audio Technica makes a great mic. This has been my home mic for 15 years
Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Mic
Lots of people are loving these small ai driven mics while doing video.
Maono T5 Lavalier Wireless Microphone with Charging Case, Audio Noise Reduction,compatible with PC Cameras, iPhones, Type-C, and Lightning Android Smartphones, Ideal for TikTok Video Vlogging, Streaming, Recording,Interviews,Content Creation. - TikTok Shop
Soundproofing
You technically ARENT soundproofing your space, you are trying to cut down echo in your room - so it doesn’t sound like you are in a stadium. Here are some ways to do that
It doesn’t have to be pretty it just has to work. Hanging moving blankets around you studio space can cut the reverb and echo in your room
Amazon Basics Moving Blankets 72x40, 6 Pack
When you are travelling - or you want to try this option, place the pillows in a “V” formation behind your mic… and it will cut down some echo (this works well in hotel
Rooms - when you’re hired for projects while travelling
Amazon Basics Down Alternative Pillow, Medium, 2-Pack
These guys are top of the line if you want tons and the money for your own “vocal booth”
Portable Vocal Booth | Voice Over Booths | WhisperRoom®
Education
Getting a good VO education can be beneficial, I recommend these long time VO teachers (and performers!)
Pat is a long time VO actor who teaches
Home Study Courses – PATRICK FRALEY
Longtime VO teacher
Voice Over Coach Nancy Wolfson | Braintracks Audio
Sean Pratt is a great teacher for VOs who want to do non-fiction work
Sean Pratt Narration & e-Learning Coaching
Voiceover marketplaces
VO marketplaces are a good entry point to get some experience and land some clients
A good option for getting started in voiceover - lots of opportunity for auditions and building your VO chops
#1 Voice Marketplace for Voice Solutions
I used this service to land some long time clients. A good place to start
Voice123 | World's 1st voice over network
Voiceover accessories
Additional pieces and tech you might need for your VO biz
This audio interface plugs into your computer - giving your mic a pro sound
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
You need XLRs to plus your mic into your focusrite
CableCreation 6FT XLR Male to Female Cable
I use notability to read and mark up scripts with notes while narrating audiobooks
Notability: Smarter AI Notes App - App Store
Simple way to do paperwork and send invoices without software
Google Docs: Online Document & PDF Editor | Google Workspace
Lots of people use fresh books to invoice clients
Invoice Software For Small Businesses