Audio Equipment Suggestions For Voice-Over
I'm often asked my suggestions for voice-over audio equipment. So, I've gathered a list of products that I believe are good investments. I only suggest products that I have worked with personally. The following links are links to affiliate websites, and I receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. My affiliates include Sweetwater and Waves.
A few words about Sweetwater.com. I purchase all of the audio gear for my personal studio from Sweetwater. They have the best selection, price, helpful staff and customer service hands down. My "guy" at Sweetwater is Aaron Tremain [email protected] or (800) 222-4700 x1722.
Voice-Over Microphones
I think these microphones are excellent choices for Voice-Over work, in my opinion. Microphones on the Budget list below are the most inexpensive microphones offering a near-professional sound. These choices won't prevent you from moving forward; however, there's room for improvement. Mics on the Professional list cost more but deliver more resolution, features and build quality and are common in the industry. Microphones on the Luxury list are mics identified as favorites for voice when the budget is not a factor. There are other microphones, but these are the ones I suggest.
ElectroVoice
RE20
Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Microphone with Variable-D
Neumann
TLM 103
Neumann TLM 103 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nickel
Rode
NT1
Rode NT1 Kit Condenser Microphone with SM6 Shock Mount and Pop Filter
Voice-Over Plugins
⭐️ Waves Scheps Omni Channel
The sound of classic analog channel strips, with the diverse sonic color and flexible sound-shaping possibilities available only in digital.
⭐️ Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ
F6 is ideal for isolating specific problems on individual tracks and fixing them transparently only when they pop out.
⭐️ Waves
StudioRack FREE
Smart plugin chainer that combines VST3 plugins and their settings, now with StudioVerse: Thousands of mix-ready chains w/ AI search
Waves Vitamin Sonic Enhancer Plugin
A parallel multiband harmonic enhancer with five individual bands that truly complements and enhances the original signal.
Waves L2 Ultramaximizer
For mixing, mastering, and more, the L2’s legendary combination of look-ahead brickwall peak limiting, level maximization, and ultra high resolution
iZotope RX 10 Standard Audio Repair Software
Audio Restoration and Repair Software with AI-assisted Processing (the photo editor of the audio world).
iZotope RX Elements Audio Repair Plug-in Suite
Audio Restoration and Repair Plug-in Suite with AI-assisted Processing. Uses machine learning to solve audio issues.
Massenburg DesignWorks® MDWEQ5
Parametric Equalizer by Universal Audio. Ultra-clean, with zero color and zero distortion. For UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces.
AMS Neve® DFC Channel Strip
The AMS Neve DFC (Digital Film Console) is the ultimate, purpose-built console for multi-format film dubbing and TV post production at the highest level.
Waves Studio Rack
The Waves Studio Rack is a plugin chainer that holds Waves and VST3 plugins and their settings.
Voice-Over Audio Interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 2-in/2-out, 24-bit/192kHz, with 2 Mic/Line/Instrument Inputs, Switchable Air Mode, USB Bus Power, and Bundled Software
Audient iD4 MKII USB-C Audio Interface
2-in/2-out USB-C Audio Interface with 1 Microphone Preamp, 1 JFET DI, Bus Power, 2 Headphone Outputs, and Software Bundle - Mac/PC/iOS
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO
10-in/6-out, 24-bit/192kHz, Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with 2 Unison Preamps
Solid State Logic SSL2 2x2 USB Audio Interface
USB Audio Interface, 2-in/4-out, with 2 Mic/Line/Instrument Preamps, 4K Legacy Mode, MIDI I/O, USB Bus Power
Voice-Over Acoustic Treatment
Gik Acoustics 244 Bass Traps
244 Bass Trap with FlexRange Technology. Among professionals, the 244 Bass Trap with its 5.25″ thickness has gained a reputation for excellence in recording studios and throughout the music industry. The 244 Bass trap includes our patented FlexRange Technology, which allows you to customize your listening or recording environment to perfection – from extended bass absorption via optional Range Limiter technology to diffusion of higher frequencies through an included Scatter Plate.
Voice-Over Audio Accessories
Cloudlifter
Get the best possible audio output from your low-output dynamic and ribbon mics with up to +25dB of gain
sE Electronics Dynamite
Active In-line Preamp for Passive Dynamic and Ribbon Mics with 28dB of Gain
Triton Audio Fethead
FET-style In-line Microphone Preamplifier offering up to 27dB of clean boost
