Do you have your own studio?

I sure do. And its quality exceeds that of broadcast. You’ll get the highest quality voice recordings without any additional expenses. Of course, if yours is an ISDN or Source-Connect session, take comfort in knowing that the sonic quality of my studio will easily match that of the studio from which you’ll be directing me. My studio – based in Macintosh OS X – features: Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Condenser Microphone, Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster Pro Microphone Preamplifier, Telos Zephyr Classic ISDN Codec, Telos ONE Telephone Hybrid, Digidesign Digi002 Analog/Digital Interface, Digidesign Pro Tools LE Software, Source-Connect Software, Bias Peak Pro Software, AudioEase BarbaBatch Software, Waves Gold plugins, M-Audio Studiophile BX5 Near-Field Monitors, and Sony MDR-7506 Headphones.

Do you also edit your recordings?

Absolutely. And I’m an excellent editor. Grew up cutting magnetic recording tape with razor blades. And while we’re on the topic of editing, no one is better at seamlessly inserting new material into recordings made days, weeks or even months earlier. So updates won’t sound any different.

Do you add any dynamic processing, like EQ or compression, to your voice?

Apart from just a touch of compression to handle sudden peaks in the audio level, no. For two reasons: First, when sending my work to other studios, there’s a good chance my voice may be mixed with music and/or sound effects. And, even if that isn’t the case, the studios need the ultimate flexibility in shaping the sound of my voice to their needs. Second, technical consistency is just as important as performance consistency. As I mentioned in the previous Q/A, the ability to make seamless changes to work recorded days, weeks or even months earlier is extremely important. Having to spend time re-creating the same ‘sound’ used previously is very inefficient. My recordings are very natural-sounding: 100% organic and contain no ‘artificial ingredients.’

Do you have ISDN or Source-Connect?

Gotcha covered. I’m available around the country and around the world, using both ISDN and Source-Connect. But there’s the phone-patch, too, if you would like to direct as I record, and then edit and send the finished track to you or your studio.

Are you able to add music and sound effects to your voice-over?

Absolutely. Production is one of my specialties. If you need a produced track, we’ll talk.

Can you help me if my script needs a bit of smoothing?

Aha. You must be a psychic. Copywriting (and editing) is another of my specialties. I can definitely help you there.

So who have you done work for? Anyone I’d know?

I’ve been very fortunate to have worked with quite a number of Fortune 500 companies, in the US and around the world. Some have said some very nice things.

Can you record a custom demo of my script?

Sure. At the deli, we don’t buy the pastrami unless it’s just the way we like it. Just send me a couple of paragraphs, and I’d be more than happy to send you back a sample. No charge, of course.

What kind of turnaround can I expect?

Depending on the length of the script, I can usually deliver within 24 hours; sometimes sooner, sometimes later. In either case, though I’m very good and efficient, I never cut corners on quality. As much as we might like fast food, we do prefer it be cooked thoroughly.

What if I need something yesterday?

Well, I’m no magician, but if available, I can deliver the same great quality work within an hour or two – again, depending on what it is – but rush charges may apply.

Can you tell me what your rates are?

Rates vary by project. If you can tell me your project’s intended use and the length of the completed script, I can come up with a figure for you within a short time.

Someone offered to record my script for much less. Why should I hire you?

Simply being able to read and speak is, thankfully, not enough to be considered a professional voice talent. And there’s too much that is required to spell it all out here. Unless you wouldn’t mind using the guy who recorded your Aunt Fanny’s voicemail, there are very good reasons for the difference in rates, and all of them are evident in the results.

How does payment work?

Convenient as doing business electronically is, it requires that first-time clients make a 100% pre-payment using PayPal’s ‘Instant Payment’ option. Either the full amount can be paid, or a 50% deposit made, after which I will record the script and send a sample mp3. The balance is then required before delivery of the final file(s) can take place. Company checks will be accepted following the establishment of proper credit. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE: Payment terms by check are 2% 15, Net 30. A 2% savings can be had by paying in full within 15 days of the session or delivery of the finished track. Otherwise, full payment is preferred within 30 days.

How do we get the wheels rolling?

Whenever you’re ready, just give the word by email or phone. Check my Contact page.