A whopping 90% of voice over work is done from home so these days it’s essential to have a studio set up at home. It means you can even voice in your PJs if you really want to.

It can be a little overwhelming to know where to start and you may be worrying it’s also going to cost you a fortune. No so, it’s about getting creative with the space and investing in some decent equipment (not top end) but certainly good enough to give you a really good sound and this investment will last you years to come.

I’ve done a lot of the hard work for you and narrowed it down to my fave buys. Have a look at my check list and at the bottom i’ve even put links to the items.

Oh and You Tube will also be a great resource for setting your studio up too and inspiration for getting creative with your booth. Email me if you have any other questions.

Select a Suitable Room:

Choose a quiet and well-insulated room to minimise external noise. A spare room, corner of your living room, even an under stairs cupboard.

Consider rooms with minimal echo and reverberation.

Use rugs, curtains, and furniture to dampen sound. We’re not looking at sound ‘proofing’ but sound ‘treating’ it, so your recordings sound great. Hang cheap duvets or the more expensive acoustic blankets to create a good sound.

Microphone:

Invest in a high-quality condenser microphone suitable for voice recording.

Consider a pop filter to reduce plosive sounds too (see my recommendations below)

Microphone Stand:

Choose a stable and adjustable microphone stand to position the microphone correctly.

Headphones:

Select closed-back headphones to prevent sound leakage during recording.

Audio Interface:

Purchase a good-quality audio interface to connect your microphone to your computer.

Make sure it has the necessary input/output options.(see my recommendations below)

Computer:

Use a reliable computer with sufficient processing power and storage.

Install a digital audio workstation (DAW) for recording and editing your voiceover recordings. I recommend Ocen audio or Audacity. These are both free to download and use and are great.

Familiarise yourself with the software for efficient editing of your voice over recordings.

By carefully considering each of these steps, you can set up a professional voiceover studio at home that meets your needs and produces high-quality recordings for years to come.