Blog & FAQ - Voice Over Tips, Guides, and Answers

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All audio deliveries must be uploaded directly to Voicemachine. Do not deliver files to the client via email or cloud services. File requirements: Upload 48 kHz, 24-bit or 16-bit, mono WAV or AIFF files (use 44.1 kHz only if requested by the client). Do not upload ZIP files—we process audio files directly. Maximum file size is 200 MB (split larger files if needed). Editing guidelines: Basic editing is required unless the client requests otherwise. Deliver one edited file pe

Read the agreement and review the detailed project information. Make sure all details are correct. When you accept, we will withdraw the payment from the customer’s credit card and hold it for you, ensuring the project is funded. If you have Stripe automated payouts activated in your profile, you will receive payment immediately once the customer approves your delivery, though it may take up to 10 days to appear in your bank account. If you are not set up for automated Stripe

You can upload as many demos as you like. For search relevant results each demo should only represent a specific Language, Dialect, Type of job and Tone of voice. Do not upload mixed showreels. The demos should preferably be 10-20 seconds long and without music / FX intros for instant voice sample access. Select the Age that best describes how the demo sound (not your actual age). If you do not find your Dialect on the list you can add one yourself. Examples of how to tag Typ

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It depends on your usual workflow. You don’t need to apply dynamic processing yourself, as we handle that for you. Upload a clean, neutral recording with minimal compression or limiting. Use EQ and de-essing sparingly, and always include a pop filter and a high-pass filter around 70 Hz to prevent low-frequency issues. Clients can choose to use your original audio for further processing or use our dynamically loudness mastered files. Always ensure your delivered audio matches

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Voicemachine is a strictly business-to-business service, and we require certain information to create legal agreements, self-billing invoices, and enable automatic payouts to your bank account. We only collect the necessary information and do not use it for any other purposes. To handle payments automatically, we use Stripe.com to charge customers upfront and pay you as soon as the customer approves your delivery. This ensures that funds are secured for you, while also guara

Self-billing means you do not even have to write and send us an invoice, we will do it for you. When registering on Voicemachine you accept Self-billing to be used. The Self-billing invoice will have all the necessary data needed, such as date, invoice number, buyer and seller's company name, Tax ID/VAT number, registered office address and what job is performed, and any VAT when applicable. This data is gathered from your registration and project information/agreement. The i

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Why it’s important: The studio-quality demo is mandatory . It serves as both your reference and the customer’s reference for the level of audio quality they can expect when hiring you. Recording requirements: Record in your own studio using your standard equipment . Export and upload as: 48kHz, mono, 24-bit or 16-bit WAV or AIFF format Ensure your recording is clean and professional—we may reject demos that do not meet our quality standards. Technical tips: Always use a po