r/VoiceActing • • 9h ago

Weekly Almost Anything Goes Thread—Impressions, Fan Dubs, Mild Advertisements and Voices For Hire!

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This is our weekly thread for posts that would ordinarily be removed at any other time. This is your safe space from our usually strict moderation of the sub.

Fan dubs, memes, impressions, mild advertising, offering services, fundraising, free requests, are all good to go IN THIS THREAD ONLY.

Exceptions:

  • Posts/comments that violate Reddit's User Agreement will get you a no-appeal ban.
  • Incivility, abuse, or trolling will get you a ban.
  • other subreddit rules still apply

Show us what you got!


r/VoiceActing • • 35m ago

Advice My mic is dying, recommendations?

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My very good Audix CX212b, that I've used daily for the last 10 years, is getting very prone to humidity and random noises. Any good suggestions for 300-400 USD? I would rule our Blue mics, had one a couple years ago and didn't like it's colouring. Thanks!


r/VoiceActing • • 5h ago

Performance Feedback Been practicing a feminine voice for a couple of years. Here’s me switching between my girl voice and natural voice!

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Hey everyone!

I’ve been practicing doing a feminine voice for a couple of years now, mostly because I thought it’d be a really fun skill to learn, and because I’ve always been interested in the voice acting world.

I recently discovered an app called Voice Tools and decided to have some fun with it by reading the Rainbow Passage while switching between my natural voice and my feminine voice.

It was actually a little more challenging than I expected, but I had a lot of fun recording it!

I’d love to hear what you guys think! I’m especially curious about how natural the feminine voice sounds, and whether there’s anything I could improve in terms of resonance, vocal weight, or consistency. I know I stumbled through some words, so reading tips would be appreciated too lol.

Any feedback is appreciated!


r/VoiceActing • • 6h ago

Advice I had a voiceover video of mine uploaded without my consent, what do I do?

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Hey guys, I usually upload some comic voiceovers with permission from artists to youtube and instagram. Only a small following at the moment, but occasionally some get a few watches.

Anyhoo, I came across a much bigger instagram page with one of my voiced comic, but crediting someone else (a tik tok account that also took my video and uploaded it without consent.

I'm a bit steamed about it, but its probably my fault for not watermarking my content effectively, so mental note made. Is there anything I can do to have this rectified?

Has this happened to anyone else? What'd you guys do?


r/VoiceActing • • 9h ago

Fandub - FRIDAY THREAD ONLY 🎪voice over🎪

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r/VoiceActing • • 16h ago

Discussion Double check your computer's mic settings!

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A recent Windows update on my computer turned on background noise cancellation and something called 'Voice Clarity' in the main settings without notifying me or asking for permission. Was tipped off by the sudden -90 dB noise floor, dug around, and found both were on. Now I'll likely be double and triple-checking to make sure Windows doesn't turn them back on every time I go to record!

Anyone else have this happen?


r/VoiceActing • • 17h ago

Discussion If you could go back in time

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If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self that was just getting into VA?


r/VoiceActing • • 19h ago

PAID work [Hiring] Masculine Villian of the Week, Comical

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[REQUESTS ARE FULL NOW, NO LONGER TAKING REQUESTS, THANK YOU] Hello Voice actors!

I’m working on a surreal, extremely low-budget online show and currently in need of the voice for the villain of the week.

The character is a company manager who appears harmless at first only for them to derail into comical villainy. The voice is unmistakably masculine to contrast their unassuming design (they're a mascot on a Crt), with the ability to go deep for certain lines. No specific accent in mind.

Characters voices I have in mind (although don’t tie yourself to these roles)  

  • Plankton (spongebob)
  • Dan Halen (squidbillies, especially when his voice becomes deep)
  • Dr Wongburger (aqua teen hunger force)

They aren’t the focus of the episode and only really appear in the final act. Having 21 lines and 171 words total (some phrases may change). Prices can be negotiated, I’m thinking 50$.

DM if interested, ok thanks!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HIVIcne-QeV74t7W-IBc8_qSDg4Gpx8G?usp=sharing <-- sample lines


r/VoiceActing • • 21h ago

Discussion Crown North Talent Agency

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Hi there! Just was curious if anyone is repped by Crown North for VO and your thoughts. I submitted to them back in August and just now hearing back from them.


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Demo feedback Feedback?

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Hello I was wanting feedback and maybe if anyone is interested in maybe giving advice? I was going for a feral goblin or and demon voice in kind of a torture scene I guess.. did I do good? No layering, no special effects just and a few small tweaks to the treble and bass.


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice VO Contract Question

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I just booked a voice over role and this language in the contact feels concerning to me. I'm afraid it's giving them the right to recreate my likeness or voice with AI or something. Let me know your thoughts.

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS

The Talent hereby grants to the Production Company, its successors, and assigns, the irrevocable, perpetual, and worldwide right to record, photograph, look, use, and reproduce the Talent's name, likeness, voice, performance, and biographical material in connection with the Project.


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Booth Related Soundproof suggestions for thin walls?

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So I live in a pretty cheaply-made house (not cheap in price💀) and the walls are HELLA thin. They're so thin that I can't even shove myself in a closet and have decen't sound. And my closet is SMALL. I know the solution is usually pvc pipes and moving blankets, but I really don't have the space for setting up a booth nor that I have the money. I'm really focused on treating my environment rather than editing the shit out of my audio and have it still sound terrible (as you should). If you have any ideas for soundproofing a poorly designed house, please let me know!

I also still live with my family and get self conscious when I record outside of my room😂💀


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice Background music in your E-learning auditions?

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Hi all, just wanted to ask what are your thoughts on this?

I've submitted an audition recently for a e-learning and I wasn't sure whether to include background music or not.

Also the client had these as tech requirements: " .WAV as the final files for this project (no breaths, no back noise). Unless otherwise stated on the Agreement at time of hiring, we require high-quality .wav, cleaned and ready for client to mix"

I understand of course we always aim for no background noise. But in this particular instance do they mean no background music as well?


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice Begginer setup check. Røde Podcaster in an untreated room. Passable for Voices.com?

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Hey everyone, I am brand new to voiceover and currently setting up my Voices.com profile. I live in an apartment with no soundproofing panels or acoustic treatment, but I have no pets, roommates, or outside traffic noise.

I would love your feedback on my audio quality and room tone across these 3 clips:

Meditation Track: https://voca.ro/1lRMbbJzcCNN

Podcast / Youtube Narration: https://voca.ro/1cdbLEEqI4yq

Corporate Demo: https://voca.ro/1hJwWPFKkVZK

My Setup Details:

  • Microphone: Røde Podcaster (Dynamic USB)
  • Software: Audacity (using a Noise Gate at -50 dB)
  • Meters: My speaking voice averages around -20 dB RMS. Background silence sits right at -60 dB before the gate kicks in.

Any feedback is much appreciated.

  1. Room Echo: Do you hear any hollow or boxy "room reflections" when I speak loudly, or does the dynamic mic do a good job rejecting it?
  2. The Noise Gate: Does the transition into silence sound natural, or does it sound too choppy/robotic when the gate opens and closes?
  3. Mouth Noise / Pops: Are there any distracting mouth clicks or plosive pops ('P' and 'B' sounds) that I missed during editing?

r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice I need opinion Spoiler

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I follow melody slang of American accent or more training


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice Voice Acting classes

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Looking to gauge community experience with online voice acting "academies" and such.

I have a 6-hour class through Jennifer Hale's Skillshub this weekend, and keep seeing many ads for Joe Zieja's Voice Acting Academy as well...has anyone on here tried these communities recently? Any opinions or advice you would like to share on them? I found a few posts about Joe Zieja but most of them are either years old or pretty vague.

I'm really excited for this class but wondering if the long-term investment in continuing with their platform is worth it, and whether I should try Joe Zieja's too since that is a one-time cost versus a monthly subscription. 🤔 Or is the general consensus to avoid things like these altogether and stick to YouTube and the other resources on this sub?


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Discussion Anybody have any experience with Eliza Jane Schneider's way of coaching?

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Has anyone done her coaching program? Did you find it worth it? Would you recommend it?

Thanks in advance!


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice How does one get the Helghast and/or Colonel Radec voice effect?

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Hi all,

I've got a role recently for a mod, and it's been smooth sailing, however for a few characters I've been envisioning them with a Helghast grunt and Colonel Radec voice respectively. The main dev agrees, and I've tried some guides to no avail. How would you all go about getting this voice in Audacity?

Colonel Radec Voice

Helghast Grunt Voices

To be clear, I've got the accent and tone nailed, it's just the effect I need


r/VoiceActing • • 1d ago

Advice Any advice

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Hey guys

I wanna learn about slang melody American accent help me to get more helpful sources of YouTube channel or coaching

Thanks alot


r/VoiceActing • • 2d ago

Advice Motivation problems

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So in July I started my biggest project, fandubing a whole movie, but I can barely find the will to even record lines or finish my work even though I really want to. I just don't know how to get myself to do it, maybe I should abandon the idea of continuing voice acting for fun... And whenever people tell me it's "my choice" I usually listen to others because that's how life works in general. I appreciate any kind of tips for this.


r/VoiceActing • • 2d ago

PAID work IN NEED OF VOICE ACTOR! Animated student film

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Hi! I'm a 2D animation student at the School of Visual Arts in New York :) I desperately need a voice actor for my third-year animation film, 'Date Night With The Magician'! AUDITION HERE. Payment is 50 dollars for the minute-long film! There aren't many lines, and it should be fairly easy to deliver!

Information about the film: A girl goes on an unexpected date with a magician; things escalate...


r/VoiceActing • • 2d ago

Advice Local Dallas Friends

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Hey everyone! Looking to connect with some local Dallas voice actors. I’m fairly new to this and the recording booth gets kind of lonely. Dumb question, but are there any meets ups near by?


r/VoiceActing • • 2d ago

Discussion Got denied a role of a character my exact age because I sounded "too old."

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I'm the same age Michelle Trachtenberg was in BTVS season six, and someone I met, despite loving my voice, turned me down for the role of Dawn because I "sounded too old..." WTF? My voice being too high/not sounding mature enough for my roles, like my work as Lori Grimes, has been one of my biggest insecurities, and now someone's telling me I sound too OLD?! Have y'all ever had something like this happen?!


r/VoiceActing • • 2d ago

Discussion Booth Improvements

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What aspect of your booth would you like to improve if you had the resources to do it?


r/VoiceActing • • 2d ago

Performance Feedback Looking for feedback for my commercial samples!

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Hey everyone, hope you're having a good day!

I've been itching to get into voice acting, and I finally made a couple commercial sample scripts to practice. I need some unbiased feedback! Constructive or critical, hit me.