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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”114539″]Starting a career in the voice over industry requires training. So, we recommend voice coaching and audio tech training because you need fundamental skills in both fields to succeed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”459628″]If you would like to read a guide written for voice actors by voice actors, please take a look at <\/span>The Voice Over Guide<\/span>.<\/span><\/a> We’d also recommend signing up for our Free membership, so you can get a feel for both the voice-over industry and Voice123.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”430816″]Once you have your samples (professionally produced to industry standards), you can upgrade your membership. You can learn more about the different memberships we offer by visiting <\/span>our memberships page.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”937106″]We wish you every success with your voice-over career, and if you have any questions about Voice123, contact our Customer Success team at <\/span>help@voice123.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174336″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”590988″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”896845″]Before you get started with the equipment, you\u2019ll need a functional home studio with a treated voice booth (or walk-in closet!) to submit proposals. Since most clients will expect you to record professional, high-quality audio.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”837087″]If you are building a recording space, make sure you treat it well to prevent room echoes and reflections from ruining your audio. Once your studio is set up, you\u2019ll need voice over equipment like:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”186805″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”128875″]An excellent resource to consult is the <\/span>‘<\/span>Setting up a home recording studio<\/span><\/a>‘ <\/span>section from the Voice over Guide on The Booth, especially our piece on <\/span>Equipment for voice overs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”138614″]In some cases, local voice actors are requested to record in the client’s studio, but this rarely happens in today’s world of online voice casting. Clients will consider the audio quality and your voice when listening to your proposals, so give yourself every advantage by submitting proposals with high-quality audio.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174336″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”290131″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”148529″]For the best experience using Voice123, we suggest using the latest versions of <\/span>Google Chrome<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Safari<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Mozilla Firefox<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>Microsoft Edge<\/span>.<\/span><\/a> Browser developers frequently make improvements to provide you with a faster, more secure online experience.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”101250″]Some features of the Voice123 platform don\u2019t work with an outdated or unsupported browser\u2014and we often can\u2019t provide technical support in this case. For the cases where the browser is not supported, we\u2019ll show an informational banner indicating it.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174336″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”166105″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”161595″]Yes, we work with union members from British Equity, ACTRA (Canada), SAG-AFTRA (US), and Union Des Artistes (Canada) members, but other union members are welcome as well. Union members can also quote union rates for any project they audition for, and they can even specify on their profile that they only take union work.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174336″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”719537″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”200171″]A scam usually starts with a message asking for an audition or a demo. The client will then get in touch and tell you that you cannot see the script, but it will be released shortly before the recording session, and they have a local studio where they’d like you to record.<\/span> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174336″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”106372″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”114148″]Under Recording & Delivery Capabilities<\/i> on your profile, you will find numerous options for recording and delivering your performances to a client. FTP<\/strong> is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol<\/i> that\u2019s used to transfer files between computers on a network. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”142718″]Two popular FTP services you can use for sharing files are:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”132420″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”137294″]ISDN, Phone Patch, Source Connect, and ipDTL are all technologies that allow the client to listen in and direct performances in real-time.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”138065″]ISDN<\/strong> and <\/span>Phone Patch<\/strong> are the original hardware-based technologies that run over traditional telephone lines, with ISDN being the industry standard. 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\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”672402″]They\u2019ll issue you a check that includes your pay and a portion that you must forward to another individual and send you to their recording studio. <\/span>The check will turn out to be fake. You\u2019ll cash it and forward the money to the other individual, but within days your bank will contact you to inform you that the check bounced. On contacting the studio, there’ll be no record of a booking for you.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”211236″]Here are some tips to protect yourself from scams:<\/i><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”207098″]Please use caution when dealing with people you don\u2019t know online and contact\u00a0help@voice123.com<\/strong> to report suspicious projects.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”132031″]<\/p>\n\n
What is FTP, ISDN, Phone Patch, Source Connect, or ipDTL?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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