Crush Voiceover Auditions: Lenny B’s Top Tips for Voice Actors with Waves L4 UltraMaximizer

Mastering Voiceover Audio for Winning Auditions with Waves L4 UltraMaximizer

Voiceover artists and actors know that standing out in competitive auditions on platforms like Voices.com and Voice123 requires more than just a great performance. Audio quality can make or break your submission, giving you that critical edge. In this post, we dive into expert audio mastering techniques shared by Lenny B, focusing on how to use the Waves L4 UltraMaximizer to enhance your voice recordings without sacrificing quality. Learn how to capture the full dynamic range, process audio effectively, and master it to sound louder and more professional, ensuring your auditions shine.

👇 Download &Listen to the following lossless (high-quality) audio files to examine the loudness difference.  

Audio Example: Unmastered Processed File
Below is the unmastered processed audio, peaking at -6 dB, showcasing Lenny’s custom processing for a voiceover spot for Healthy Salad Kitchen. Notice the clarity and balance, ready for mastering.

Audio Example: Normalized to -1 dB
Compare the normalized version at -1 dB. It’s loud but lacks the texture and presence of the limited versions, making it less competitive in fast-paced audition platforms.

Audio Example: Mastered with +12 dB Gain
Here’s the clip pushed to +12 dB of gain, achieving an integrated loudness of approximately -17.9 LUFS. You’ll hear increased presence, but the L4’s lookahead ensures no distortion, even at this intensity.

 You can listen to the completely unprocessed raw file here.

Ready to take your voiceover audio to the next level?

• Waves L4 UltraMaximizer: Purchase details and pricing.

• Mastering Training Courses: Learn to use limiters, read meters, and meet loudness standards.

• Custom Processing Presets: Get a free demo of Lenny’s custom processing tailored to your voice.

By mastering your audio with tools like the Waves L4 UltraMaximizer, you’ll gain the edge needed to win more auditions and book more gigs. As Lenny says, “It’s about the emotion you exude plus the confidence of awesome audio.”

Keywords: voiceover mastering, Waves L4 UltraMaximizer, voice acting tips, audio processing, loudness standards, dynamic range, voiceover auditions, audio production, Voices.com, Voice123, Lenny B