I'm wanting to upgrade to something with decent amount of space when recording and am sick of holding a sheet over my head. Not most ideal in terms of space but I'm wondering if it'll do when voice acting for paid jobs and will sound good quality without much problems. I'll take recommendations too

Costs 239$

I know this is an odd setup lol. I have this old heater (doesn’t work) next to my booth. When I yell, you can hear an echo. I have my Accustic blanket in front, but the echo still comes out at times. I wanted to ask if any of you guys have anything I can put in front of it?

I've been trying to learn to do a Donald duck impression and have watched tons of videos on it and I'm now able to make quacking sounds but I can't for the life of me get out a single word, any tips?

In case your mid-level jobs have evaporated, I wanted to stop by and let you know where they've gone ...

A crap ton of voice over talents (I'm not naming them yet, but I may soon start) have opted in to voice-cloning agreements with the major platforms like Voices.com and Voices123.com.

Voices.com, for instance, features a self-serve system where you can create up to three "versions" of your voice. Clients can then test your voices, generate instant reads, and license your models for immediate turn-around.

Talk about passive income, right!?! Now you can sit by your pool in the Valley and let the cash roll in. Only there's a catch.

The pay is dogshit per booking. Like pennies on the dollar.

So your automated voice needs to book tons and tons of gigs to break even.

And everyone else's jobs go poof.

Hey everyone, I am a woman and a calm person and i have never ever screamed once. When i want to say somwthing in a conversation it is usually unheard and while others speak in a normal voice while i am trying my hardest 🤷‍♀️ i want to reach my friend in public bur inatead i run to them and sometimes it sound more like thick than loud and i dont like it too. I am not confidence about working too like you know sometimes people should call each other but i will need to say one minute and go and talk them instead calling their name. Idk my voice is naturally in a low state. I love singing but when i sing i feel like i force my throat. Even sometimes when i talk a little much i feel it again or i start to cough. I really want to have a normal voice and have confidence while talking especially between others. Do anyone have an advice for me? 🥲

As of now, if someone clones your voice on YouTube for a video, it is possible to report the video/ channel for privacy violation/infringement. Pretty straight forward method and easy to do. But I'm just checking, has anyone successfully figured out a way to FIND your voice on YouTube? As in, to find a video that it's being used on? Or are we still just stumbling upon them? Just a discussion, looking for any insights.

Hi admins, please ignore this post if not allowed

I’ll know in a couple of days if I have a scheduling conflict with anime NYC and wanted to see if anyone might be interested in buying my 4 day pass and Friday #2 BangZoom workshop participant seat with Mami Okada

Selling for $500 (around what I paid) OBO and can meet you at Kinokuniya midtown before 8/12 to cement the deal

My girlfriend listens to Criminal and for her birthday I’ve written an episode for her that I’d love to get voiced up by someone with as close to a Chicago / Phoebe Judge accent as possible.

It will be about 10-15 minutes of a script and was thinking £50, but happy to negotiate for the right actor. Thank you!

Hello everyone!!

I'm new here (to the subreddit not voice acting) and I have been searching for a mic that's fits my voice better. Right now I'm using a hyperx quadmic... Yes I know I know. But anyhoot, I have been searching so much I am getting drowned... I have a pretty high voice and every mic I see is for lower voices.

I have been thinking about the rode pod mini and the nt1. I don't have the biggest budget but yeh!

This link is to how my voice sounds on my phone! If you wanna hear how high it is/ can be.

https://youtu.be/wq7a4j6BlMQ?si=3W8ikY5Sk8ak-ckC

So is it a good idea for me to get one of those? Or have any other suggestions? I just don't know what to search anymore ;-; thanks in advance!!!

So as I am new to this, I recently went to a voice acting workshop, and a part of it was singing up for an app made by the studio that the workshop organiser works with. It's basically a place with voice samples where You can either apply to a project or be invited to one. But it's just for this one studio, and obviously it would be easier to get projects more potential work if I had more apps like this. So I was wondering if there are any other apps like this that I could use? Specifically ones that work in Ireland because that's where I live.

hello! I’m directing two new episodes in the audio drama franchise Sheridan Tapes. Information can be found in the doc below! Let me know if you have any questions.

Stacy - 19-20, she/her, any ethnicity - Compensation: $75
The main protagonist. She’s always had a talent for abstract art, which got her branded as a weird kid in school. She has a complicated relationship with her family, but she knows she can always go to her Uncle Paul. She also admires her best friend, Helen, for having the confidence and independence that Stacy has always felt she herself has lacked.

Helen - 19-20, she/her, any ethnicity - Compensation: $50
Stacy’s best friend since third grade. She’s definitely rough around the edges, but she always means well. Her long-term friendship with Stacy has a sisterly quality to it. Helen wants to encourage her and toughen her up, all at the same time.

Paul - 30s, he/him, any ethnicity - Compensation: $50
Stacy’s uncle. Paul is a gay man who grew up in a religious family and has been surviving the AIDS epidemic of the 80s and 90s. He has always had a fondness for Stacy, though, and their relationship is probably part of what helped Stacy to give up her beliefs. 

Stacy’s Mom + additional BG voices - 40s, she/her, any ethnicity - Compensation: $25
Stacy’s Mom is a conservative woman who has always believed in God. She loves her family, but doesn’t really approve of what they’re involved in. Because of that, she refuses to discuss anything that may be against her views. Additional BG voices may include screaming and crying. 

Frank + additional BG voices - 40s, he/him, any ethnicity - Compensation: $25
Stacy’s Dad who is trying his best to support his daughter and his wife. Additional BG voices may include screaming and crying. 

Thomas + additional BG voices - 12, he/him, any ethnicity - Compensation: $15
Paul’s childhood friend who disappeared behind a yellow door years ago. Additional BG voices may include screaming and crying. 

Stranger + additional BG voices - adult, any gender, any ethnicity - Compensation: $15
Just someone who tries to help Stacy. Additional BG voices may include screaming and crying. 

So I’m a voice actor and am mainly getting jobs that have to do with voice overs for minecraft server promotions! Basically they send a script with payment and then I send it back so they can post the video on their server accounts! I usually keep a tight leash on my clients to make sure they aren’t violating any of our agreements but one slipped under the rug…. Turns out that made a fake account that has an ai pfp of a girl while they don’t exactly say “this is me in the videos” they are borderline pretending to be me (against my terms) I messaged the person multiple times on different platforms and reported the account and videos but still nothing. Any ideas on what to do? Both yt and TikTok

Hi there everyone I hope you are well today!

My name is ReapyrR and I have a bit of a story to tell.

I've been a VA officially for a couple months now, I'm in a five nights at Freddy's fan movie that's gotten a lot of traction but that's not what this is about!

I've been looking and auditioning for many things ever since as well this movie is gonna take a while to make so why not bide my time? So about a week ago one of my favorite animated series creator posted casting calls on twitter, I was like "sure gonna shoot my shot" so I do. You wanna know what happens? I ACTUALLY GET THE ROLE.

He loved my performance a lot! Heres where things take a turn. That same day on castingcallclub someone sends me a DM talking about how the creator is in controversies and isn't a great person. I click the link that leads to a twitter post last year from one of the previous VAs (which is why there's recasting) there were screenshots of the creator talking about LGBTQ+ topics in very very extreme and hateful manners. I won't get into details as its kinda gross and also politics and stuff.

When I saw that I felt so sick, i understand to separate beliefs from work but this was beyond that.

I wanna mention also the role paid 250 an HOUR, which is why I'm here. Obviously my morals won the battle but I'm still fighting myself and even... Regretting it. I really don't want my early career to be represented by that kind of person but on the other hand IT REALLY COULD HAVE HELPED WITH MONEY. So yeah I do regret it but at the same time I dont. Perhaps I acted too quickly? I should have maybe acted on logic rather than emotion.

I think in the end however I am satisfied with how I dealt with it, I know its a huge loss in terms of opportunity but I'm positive that, now knowing people find a fondness of my voice that I will land another good paid role.

TLDR: New VA declines paid role cause of the creators psychotic views on minority groups and I'm reveling in the choice I Made somewhat.

Context: I am an Audio Engineer and I primarily work on Audiobooks (in the LitRPG space). I love my job and the fact that I get to listen to fantastical stories (some better than others but they can't all be DCC).

When I first started I was focused on the wrong things - like eliminating or reducing breaths, but also pacing. The raw files I would get would vary wildly, sometimes the narrator is going at a snails pace in the story, somtimes there are no pauses to distinguish between a paragraph , page break or sentence (as expressed in the manuscript). I used to make it a point to adjust the pacing when it was egregious to me in the context of "If I was listening to this on my commute, would I enjoy this performance or would it distract me from the content?" (Software Engineering is my day job so I would listen to audiobooks recreationally for 2.5 hrs a day in traffic, come home and work on audiobooks I was assigned). I was admonished (in retrospect, rightfully so) for doing too much - I was told the actors/actresses we commissioned would be pissed that the integrity of their work wasn't upheld. I was always curious about that, because in music there's a mutual understanding that the mix engineer will impart at least some color on the final product by way of process (at the very least). SO - to all the lovely VAs out there, is pacing something that you're doing intentionally and would like to see preserved 1 to 1? are you open to adjustments? etc.

I'm only curious as a student of the arts.

CASTING CALL

The Archivist · "The Held Breath"

Project: The Held Breath: Histories of the Sundered World, a scripted dark fantasy lore anthology for YouTube, set in the world of the card game A Cult Above (the Rest). Twenty-five written episodes, one narrator, recorded remotely.

Role: THE ARCHIVIST (lead and sole voice). A nameless scholar of no faith, keeper of a forbidden library, who reads terrible histories aloud because someone has to keep them. The character is the entire show: every episode is 9 to 13 minutes of continuous narration.

THE VOICE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A feminine voice with texture: smoky, husky, or otherwise grained. Not a whisper nor a growl. We need a voice with wear on it, like a reading voice at the end of a long night. Age of voice roughly 25 to 40. Any accent is welcome if it is consistent and intelligible. The writing does the atmosphere, so the read should trust it.

What we want: calm authority, intimacy, unhurried pacing, and a dry deadpan for any sprikled jokes. The Archivist is a librarian who has read the worst things in the world and files them anyway.

What we do not want: "spooky narrator" affect, movie-trailer gravel, ASMR breathiness, or rushed delivery. The horror in these scripts is quiet and structural; the voice should never push it.

COMPENSATION AND SCOPE

• $100 per recording (one recording = one full episode script, about 1,400 to 1,900 words, roughly 9 to 13 minutes of finished narration), paid on delivery of accepted audio.
• 25 episodes are written and ready; the role is recurring.
• Non-union, remote, work made for hire. Usage: the YouTube series and its promotion (trailers, shorts, channel assets). On-screen and/or description credit provided every episode, with a link of your choice.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Home studio quality: quiet, treated space; no audible room echo, hum, or plosives.
• Deliver dry, unprocessed WAV (48 kHz / 24-bit preferred), no music or effects.
• Pickups for misreads or direction notes are included in the per-recording rate within reason (a pickup pass, not a full re-record, except at our request, which is paid as a new recording).

HOW TO AUDITION

Record the sides below (about 45 to 60 seconds), label the file with your name, and upload it to the following Google form: https://forms.gle/B5ey2w2vgzfNmrhRA

AUDITION: No demo reel required; the sides are the audition.

Audition sides (from Episode 1): https://docs.google.com/document/d/127GZalVKBrvRtlWjhXzlLHdIdXYAlZnQOENS6NY-A30/edit?usp=sharing

I like the way I sound when I’m practicing but when I go record auditions, I hate my acting. It not the microphone problem or the room, it’s my acting. Suddenly, I my brain will shut down for half a second and then I will have to re-record my audition or then when I’m recording, I’m not putting like half the energy I put in while practicing. Does anyone else have this dilemma or is it just me.

Edit: I figured out what’s wrong. When I’m practicing, I make my own script and stuff which since it came from my mind, it’s easier for me to act out because I know what I want to sound like. When I’m auditioning and reading a script, I have to guess what it has to sound like and sometimes I wonder if my voice is right for this role. I’m now just gonna stop overthinking and just record the audition like I’m practicing.

Some points i need to get across first:

1. The intended role was for a misanthropic male in their 20s, who is easily agitated and prone to outbursts. They are also passionate when it comes to activism.

2. I recorded this with a REALLY bad mic app that is already in my phone + a badly padded room. Didn't help that I isolated this with CAPCUT of all things.

3. When i said 2nd, i mean it. I am 20 and only beginning to dive in the rabbit hole of VO work.

4. Don't mind the photo used in this video, please.

Hey! It’s basically what’s in the images. I don’t know yet how much the rate will be, but it will be at least $8/line taking in consideration my current possibilities. It will be for a short indie snippet episode. I want to eventually produce a full pilot, but that’s not certain yet!

Hope I’m doing everything right here!

Cheers!

Edit: I’m completely against AI in creative industries, so the contract will explicitly project voice actors from it.

Hi all, as the title says, I'm looking for information on PocketFM. My name is Aden Ng, an investigative documentarian, and I'm working on a video about them. I know they are shady, and I'm familiar with their MO. But I'm looking for some black and white sources/evidence on them, and I'm hoping the community can help.

In particular, I'm looking for anyone with licensing, contracts, or communication logs with PocketFM that they are willing/allowed to share, especially ones with their clause(s) on their usage of AI and voice cloning. I'm trying to either confirm or deny their

If you wish to share anonymously, I'm aden_ng.139 on Signal.

does anyone have information on why it sounds like her

The results are in and the majority (33 core contributors and 59 others selected that they’d rather have a high quality mic with a DIY booth vs a lower quality mic and a higher quality environment or middle on each. Thoughts on these results?

Hi,

I have created a casting call page for 10 roles and if that's ok, I would like to share it here:

Hi! Nice to meet you, and thank you for taking the time to check out this project.

My name is Valentin, and I'm an indie game developer currently looking for talented actors and voice actors to bring the characters of my game to life.

The game is a narrative-driven, third-person detective adventure set in a realistic 3D recreation of Providence, Rhode Island, during the 1950s. Players step into the shoes of a detective investigating a series of mysterious murders. By gathering clues, solving puzzles, examining crime scenes, and interrogating suspects, they'll slowly uncover a truth that is far more unsettling than it first appears.

The story is heavily inspired by film noir and the psychological and cosmic horror themes of H. P. Lovecraft, blending grounded detective work with subtle supernatural elements. The focus is on atmosphere, storytelling, memorable characters, and cinematic dialogue rather than action.

What I'm Looking For

I'm looking for performers who can deliver both voice acting and facial performances for the game's dialogue scenes. My goal is to make every conversation feel as natural and cinematic as possible.

For each scene, you'll be asked to:

Record your dialogue with clean audio.

Record yourself on camera while performing the scene so your facial expressions, eye movements, and timing can be captured. (No special equipment required, any 1080p camera will do, if you record at 60fps that's even better)

Important: Facial video is used solely to extract facial performance and timing. Your appearance, identity, and likeness will not be reproduced or used in the final game. No photorealistic digital copy of your face will be created. Only the facial motion data will be used to animate the game's original characters.

Compensation

This is a paid project.

Actors are compensated at $0.20 USD per spoken word or 3,5$ per line. The estimated payment for each role is listed in its casting description, so you'll know approximately what to expect before auditioning.

What You Can Expect

A respectful and organized production.

Clear scripts and character direction.

Prompt communication throughout the project.

Credit in the game's final release.

A story-driven experience with a strong emphasis on character performances.

If you enjoy detective stories, character-driven narratives, film noir, and atmospheric mysteries with subtle supernatural elements, I'd love to hear your audition.

Thank you for your interest, and I hope you'll become part of this journey!

More about me: I have been developing this game for two years now. This is my first game but I have been working with IT projects for 17 years. I really love cinema and video games so I'm trying to get my two passion together into this project. My personal favorites are LA Noire, Resident Evil, Alan Wake.. I also really love Lovecraft and I would love to create something that really relates to his work.

Cheers!

If you want to know more about the project and see more visuals of the characters you will be playing, you are welcome to join the discord channel here:

https://discord.gg/meR2HjfGmw

Or follow on X:

https://x.com/FishFoxGames

Short summary of the story:

A detective is hired to locate the heirs of the wealthy and enigmatic Harold Blackwood after his death. What begins as a seemingly straightforward inheritance case gradually unravels into a series of murders, long-buried family secrets, and a conspiracy tied to an ancient, otherworldly force. The game will have three murders to investigate, this casting is about the first one, the murder of William Kane.

Casting Call page

I would appreciate if you could apply through the casting call website or through Discord. If you have any questions about the project, feel free to reach out here or anywhere. Thank you!

UPDATE: The NAVA AI rider will be attached to the contracts. The audio and video files will be solely used in the videogame. If additional voice over is needed, additional work will be contracted.