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What Is the Best DAW for Voiceover? (Audacity vs Reaper vs Audition vs the Rest) getting started in voiceover

Short answer: Start on Audacity because it is free and does everything a beginner needs. When you are doing enough auditions that speed matters, move to Adobe Audition, which is what I use and what most full-time voice actors end up on. Reaper is the cheap, endlessly customizable middle option if yo...

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How Would You Start Voiceover With $1,500 and No Experience? getting started in voiceover

Short answer: With $1,500 and no experience, I would buy a Rode NT1 and a Scarlett 2i2, treat a closet with cheap foam, install free editing software, buy a Voices.com membership and the top tier of Voice123, and start auditioning that week while getting coached. No demo, no website, no cold email. ...

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Which Microphone Do Voice Actors Actually Need? (Only 4 Options) getting started in voiceover

Short answer: If it is your first microphone, buy a Rode NT1 and stop looking. If you are upgrading to your forever mic and have $1,000 or more to spend, pick one of three: the Sennheiser MKH 416, the Neumann TLM 103, or the Neumann U87. Those are the mics in every professional studio, which is exac...

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How To Set Up and Acoustically Treat Your Home Voiceover Recording Space getting started in voiceover

Hey there, fellow voiceover enthusiasts! It's Jesse Carroll, and I'm excited to share my second video in a series on how to get started in voiceover.

In this video, I'm going to walk you through all the important steps for acoustically treating your space to achieve a professional, polished soun...

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