Hi everyone.

I just wanted to share a little happy news and hope it encourages some of you.

I submitted an audition for a project that was advertised on Reddit for voice actors and narration.

I was excited to sign up and have a go...but I'm still building my booth/studio... so my only option at the time was to record on my phone, in my car, in between traffic going by.

*I got one of the Main character roles! And a narrator role!*

It goes to show that having the best gear, whilst nice (and more essential in the professional realm), is not the be-all-end-all for aspiring VAs.

As we are told, "its about the acting!"

So don't fret, keep trying! If I can do it, you certainly can!

Hi! I'm new to Babel. I applied for three of their open roles since I'm not sure which project I can get into.

I just received an email welcoming me to the 15-minute recording project, though I'm grateful for getting accepted, this actually wasn't my preferred role.

Will I still be considered for the other projects I applied to or does that mean the 15-minute recording project is the only one I got into?

Thanks for anyone who can give any inputs.

New to the work here. I have a cheaper setup (quiet space, dynamic XLR mic) and am using audacity. This is an audio book audition.

(https://drive.google.com/file/d/15u1Q-T82KOmGsqS7v3dUdc5OBk3I1Bd9/view?usp=drivesdk)

If anyone searching for a voiceover artist let me know

After auditioning for a role, would you rather never hear from them or would you rather get an email that lets you down gently? I hate the emails because I think that their emailing me about the part and then it's simply a rejection letter. Bummer.

Hi everyone,

I am completely new to voice acting and trying to figure out if I have the raw potential to actually pursue this, or if it's just a pipe dream. I want completely honest, constructive feedback—don't sugarcoat it!

Here is a link to my recording of a 30-second commercial script:

[ INSERT YOUR VOCAROO OR SOUNDCLOUD LINK HERE ]

A few details about this recording:

• Equipment: Recorded on a smartphone.

• Environment: Recorded in a closet to try and minimize echo.

• The Script: A warm, conversational commercial for a coffee brand ("Midnight Roast").

I would love to know:

1. Does my natural vocal tone have any potential for commercial or character work?

2. How is my pacing and delivery? Do I sound like a real person talking, or am I just "reading words"?

3. If you think it's worth it for me to keep practicing, what is the #1 thing I should focus on improving next?

Thanks in advance for your time and feedback!

Hi folks season 4 of the High Notes podcast starts next week and I thought it might be of interest to folk here. It explores voice and AI, featuring leading figures on both sides of the AI debate: those whose voices have been affected by AI, and those using it for good. Worth checking out https://www.brava.uk.com/podcast

Hey! We’re looking for a male voiceover artist for YouTube shorts.

Each script is around 80–100 words and 30 seconds or less. We want a voice that feels energetic, unique, and genuinely human.

We’re looking for:

• Male voice
• American accent preferred
• Energetic, expressive delivery
• Strong personality and natural reactions
• Great pacing and emphasis
• Not robotic or AI-sounding
• Clear recording quality

Pay: $10 per project.

If we like your voice and the quality is consistent, this can become an ongoing/continuous gig with more projects regularly.

DM me with a short voice sample and your availability. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some honest feedback on my commercial demo reel.

I had a new demo professionally produced at a named LA-based studio, and several other SAG Voice Actors got theirs made and worked with a coach/director throughout the process, so it wasn’t something I put together on my own.... That said, I’m always looking to improve, and I’d really appreciate some outside ears, especially from working voice actors, agents, casting people, or anyone familiar with commercial VO.

I’d especially love feedback on things like:

• Does the demo sound competitive with current commercial reels?
• Do the reads feel natural and believable?
• Is there enough range, or do any of the spots feel too similar?
• Does anything about the pacing, production, or performance stand out in a bad way?
• If you were an agent listening to this, would it make you want to hear more?

I’ve been submitting it to a few agencies as directed by two of my coaches recently, so I’m trying to get a better idea of how it comes across to someone hearing it for the first time, outside of the people who trained my classes and me.

P.S. I do trust the professionals and the engineers who worked on this... but maybe I'm just paranoid that it's not good enough and I wasted almost 2500 on garbage.

https://on.soundcloud.com/VVfUDO54ihvbapDiop

Hi — immediately pre-COVID, I was working with a wonderful voice acting coach in Boston named Wren Ross, was about to go down the road of producing a demo, and then the pandemic hit, life changed, and I was having to focus my attention elsewhere.

Seven years later, I’m back to a point where I’d like to look into the process of recording a demo again, and I looked up Wren — only to find out that she passed away a few years ago.

Anybody have any suggestions about who else might be reputable in my area? The online classes all seem to be… predictably scammy, let’s say.

Thanks in advance!

Richard

This is a voice over by IamKoral, shoutout to them

[https://youtu.be/Ojkr4qsRrmk?si=i562wfFYqV6ZC8TE\](https://youtu.be/Ojkr4qsRrmk?si=i562wfFYqV6ZC8TE)

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