VoiceOver Essentials

I’ve been at this game for a minute and have a few tips and favorite things I use. I invested in this AudioTechnica AT2020 in about 2015 when I started my VO Ventures and it has paid off. With this beauty I’ve booked a Samsung Spanish Commercial, an English-dub lead character for Netflix’s Diablero as Nancy and even went to producers for a voice-matching job for a Marvel movie. All with this microphone!

So since my apartment has been updated, I now have this set up. I suggest getting this kit, it has everything you need… for the microphone. There are def other suggestions online, but these are what I’ve purchased.

In 3, 2, 1. 🎙

1. The AudioTechnicaAT2020. Now I’m not sure what else is out there, but this has worked and may agent has never had a complaint about it. It’s professional sounding quality and works great for audition submissions.

2. You need a stand with a pop filter. The Microphone listed may or may not come with a stand, but I suggest this tripod one to use with the isolation screen, (4). You’ll be able to balance this a bit more. It looks complicated upon arrival, but once you sit back and (actually follow the instructions…) You’re almost ready to record.

3. You are going to need this. It’s a Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface with a Mic Cable… Now I wish I could explain it, but I can’t. But all I know is you need it. You need the chords from this to plug into your mic to your computer. It’s like a connector/converter of sorts. It makes me sound good, that’s all I care about.

4. THIS AMAZON BASICS STAND.

This is literally the best investment I’ve ever made for my self tape and VoiceOver set up. It’s compact, portable, easy to move, (easy to HIDE!), goes from sitting height, to hip height TO face to face. SO IT’S SO GREAT! I get to put my ipad on a stand and can connect with my reader or read my script while I’m recording. It’s sturdy and can hold a laptop so you don’t have to worry about it slipping.

5. Foam Isolation Screen

This is an absorbent screen that will block out air from behind and around your mic. I like this because I can hook it onto the stand (2) and use the attachment to have my microphone set up close to me while it’s on my stand.

Other tips!

You’ll need a quiet space and I prefer to stand when I do my VoiceOver.

I try not to do my VoiceOver right when I wake up, it’s still waking up. Literally.

Warm up. There are tons of voice warm ups you can do to soften your jaw, get your tongue and lips working with different exercises. There are tons of exercises online (Ig/TikTok) from professional coaches to warm up.

I hope you enjoy!! I’m only sharing these because I know a few friends were asking for links to some of the products I use, Okay, one. One friend.

Break a leg!!

xox,