Author: michelewoodvoiceovers
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Why a great mic plus a great voice don’t equal a great recording
Ask anyone to list the most important things for a successful voiceover artist, and most people will put voice and a professional mic near the top. Clearly these are great assets, but there is one thing that’s even more important – your recording space. There are indeed some “industry standard” mics, but if your space…
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The cost of hiring a voiceover
Pricing for voiceovers can seem like a bit of a minefield to both voice actors and clients alike. In the same way that a dozen different types of coffee can have a dozen different price points, so can seemingly similar voice jobs. You’re still getting a cup of coffee at the end of the day,…
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Banish the throat gremlins
Several of you already know that I have a background in Nutritional Therapy and holistic practice, and I’ve been thinking about how my experience can be applied to the world of Voiceover. Today I’m going to share a simple recipe for a throat soother which has been a lifesaver for me and my voice. You know the…
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Surmounting the North-South accent divide
I’ve never considered myself one for accents and impressions. I grew up with a mixed influence – starting life in a small, nicely spoken Buckinghamshire village before spending my most influential years at a somewhat less well-spoken school near Slough, yet still sounding slightly ‘posh’ at university in the Midlands. The majority of my voiceover…
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How voiceover can make your small business sparkle
The term ‘Voiceover’ can conjure up images of cheesy commercials and OTT radio announcements. But for those unfamiliar with the world of voiceover, it extends much further and may be a valuable tool to help a small business to stand out – to catch and retain the attention of new clients. If you’ve started a…
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Tips for voiceover artists during a heatwave
We have a bit of a love-hate relationship with heatwaves in the UK, but for voiceover artists the extremes of weather can be especially tricky.. As well as the heat itself, thunderstorms present particular issues – even the best studios can suffer interference from crashes of thunder and streaks of lightning! The problems of voiceover…
British Female Voiceover Artist 