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

Getting Started with Voicemachine Free Tools Voicemachine offers a suite of free tools designed to simplify your audio and video editing tasks. Whether you need to localize audio, edit clips, or apply effects, these tools are user-friendly and efficient. Let’s dive into how to use each tool effectively. How to Use the Free AV Localizer Upload an audio or video file. Review the transcription and correct any mistakes in the right column. Translate the text with the help of AI

When you purchase a music track from music.voicemachine.com , you receive a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use this music worldwide in your productions forever. ✅ What you can do: ● Use the track in any type of media project (including commercial use, paid ads, social media, podcasts, films, etc.). ● Reuse the track in unlimited productions without renewing the license. ● Grant your end clients the right to use the music in sync with the production you deli

If you can't log in and don’t get a helpful failure message, don’t worry—this is usually easy to fix. Try the steps below: Reload the web page Refreshing the active tab activates newly added features and resolves most issues. Check another browser or device Try logging in from a different browser (like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox) or another device to see if the issue is local. Clear your browser’s cache and cookies Old data can sometimes block access. Clearing cache and cooki

We recommend using -16 LUFS “Mastered for web videos” for all projects that do not require a specific loudness standard. -16 LUFS works well for web content and most other types of productions. By using dynamically loudness-mastered files, all audio will have a consistent format and perceived level, regardless of what the voice talent uploaded. This makes editing takes and doing pickups much easier, as they will match in volume. It also simplifies producing loudness-consiste

You can shortlist (invite) and chat with up to 3 voices at the same time. Ask for availability and even a custom demo if you like to hear them read a bit of your script. Normally most talents will answer within a few hours. You can remove a voice from the project and shortlist a new one if you like. Please note that you will NOT be charged when you shortlist voices. An order is not created until you decide to "Assign" a voice and the voice accepts the assignment.

For client-requested script changes after delivery of the initial recording or performance retakes after approval, the following policy applies if not stated otherwise in the project/agreement: - Within 120 days after approval: Price €195 (max 500 words reread / max 30 minutes live session). - More than 120 days after approval or more than 500 words reread / 30 minutes live session. New project. Ordinary price. - Mistakes made by the voice talent are corrected free of charge

When the customer has approved your delivery we will issue and email a self-billing invoice to you with all the information needed. The self-billing invoice is also stored together with the agreement under Files in the project. If you have automated payouts via Stripe activated in your profile we will at the same time trigger your payment and the money will be available within 10 days (at the moment only possible for countries within the EU plus UK). If you are not activated

Awaiting customer approval can be frustrating, but the client has up to 15 days to approve your recordings from the initial delivery. After 15 days, the project will be automatically approved. Performance retakes (no script changes) are included within 15 days of initial delivery, even if the project has already been approved. The script should be final when you accept the assignment. Any script changes may incur additional charges ( see our Pickup Policy ). However, it’s u

The assigned voice talent needs to accept your assignment before it becomes an official order. You can unassign the talent at any time until they have accepted. Awaiting acceptance may take several hours due to time zone differences. Once the talent accepts, the payment will be charged to your credit card , and a receipt will be emailed to you (also stored in the project under Files). The talent will not be paid until the delivery is approved. You have 15 days to approve t

If you get shortlisted (invited) to a project you will get access to the project. Check details and chat with the client about...

You have up to 15 days to review, approve, or comment on the takes from the initial delivery. Any reading or editing mistakes you note will be corrected for free by the talent within 15 days of the initial delivery—even if the project has already been approved. If the project is not actively approved within 15 days and no issues have been reported to Voicemachine, it will be automatically approved. Once approved, all payment terms are final and non-refundable. Note: You must

You will be notified in the chat when the voice talent has delivered the recorded audio (uploaded under Files in the project). You will receive one or several takes, depending on the length of the script and your directions. In our standard projects, all uploads by the talent are automatically named Take 1, Take 2, etc., for easy reference. If needed, ask the voice talent to comment in the chat on the uploaded takes and indicate which take they think is best. The talent ca

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

Your credit card will be charged the agreed amount once the talent accepts the assignment. You can "un-assign" a talent until they accept. All credit card information is securely handled by Stripe.

Assigning a voice talent to a project means placing an order to hire them. We recommend requesting a custom demo, where the talent reads a few lines of your script before you hire them, to avoid any casting mistakes. The assignment is not valid until the talent accepts it. You can “un-assign” them until they do. Once the talent accepts, the project becomes an order, and the agreed amount will be charged to your credit card. A receipt and agreement will be emailed to you as p

Starting a project is easy. Our "what's next" function will guide you through the process and show you the price, current project status, and what to do next. To start a project Press "Start a project" and select the project type. Enter project details and see the price upfront. Note that selected Max words should cover the total number of words across all scripts to be read in the session. Invite talents (shortlist voice) and chat directly with them about availability, custo

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