How to make a cheap voiceover

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    If you are wondering how to make cheap voice over work, there are a couple of different ways to approach the situation. Here’s all you need to know about it.

    How to make a cheap voiceover

    If you are interested in doing voiceover recordings, there are a couple of ways you can achieve it without busting the bank. Here is everything you need to know about the process and viable options.

    Free software plans

    One of the simplest ways to make voiceover is by using various free apps, and the main focus should be on text to speech (TTS) tools. These are often able to make realistic-sounding voices based on the text you wrote.

    The only thing you will need to do is make a script, and these apps will be able to convert it in real-time. There are plenty of different text to speech apps you can find that offer a free version.

    This includes Speechify, Murf.ai, Fabella Audiobook Builder, Animaker Voice, and many others. One thing worth mentioning is that each of these apps usually comes with a paid subscription as well. If you decide to check them out, you will get all the features and functionalities.

    With TTS apps, making voiceovers is as cheap as possible. Once you finish with the script, the app will do the rest, and you can export the recording in WAV or MP3 formats.

    Hiring voice actors

    Of course, many people would love something a bit different, in which case, they should go for professional voice actors. Now, you don’t need to have a huge casting like for Hollywood movies and video games. Instead, you can focus on freelancing platforms.

    The most popular platforms for freelancers are Upwork and Fiverr, but you can also go to Voice Jungle. Voice Jungle focuses solely on voiceover artists and those looking for VA services, which means that you’ll have an easier time finding an artist you will adore.

    Fiverr and other similar platforms offer a variety of services, and voice acting is just one of many. Keep in mind that this is a more expensive option. You will also need to create a schedule that works for everyone.

    The more people are included in the process, the more difficult it will be to organize everything. The price of the best voiceover services will depend on the content. Someone might be interested in narration, TV commercials, YouTube videos, and many other options.

    All of these have different price ranges. Of course, with professional voiceovers, the quality will be exceptional, but not every content creator is able to afford this option. You can also request demos to know what to expect from potential candidates.

    Speechify’s voice over generator

    One of the best voice generators you can find today is Speechify. If you are interested in getting cheap voiceovers, this is the simplest way to achieve it. Once you write the script, Speechify can turn it into a realistic voice in no time.

    There are plenty of customization options you can check out with Speechify. The app allows you to change languages, voices, accents, and so much more. And that’s not all—Speechify will work on any device you want, and you can choose the male or female voices you like.

    You can use it for standard text documents such as PDF or Microsoft Word files, but also for any type of online text thanks to the Chrome extension. Additionally, Speechify has OCR which allows you to turn physical texts into voiceovers as well.

    The versatility of the app is one of many reasons why this is one of the best options for making narration, voiceovers, podcasts, and so much more. You can even use files from Audible without any problems.

    With Speechify, any type of text can become a high-quality audio file in just a couple of seconds. After that, you can export files in MP3 format, and use programs like Audacity or a similar audio interface to further edit audio files.

    Speechify is available on all major devices, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac—as well as browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. You can use the free version or check out the premium version for access to even more great text to speech features to create impressive and natural-sounding voiceovers.

    Home studio

    If you plan on focusing on narration and voiceovers, you can always make a home studio. Now, keep in mind that this is one of the most expensive options if you aim for the high sound quality of recordings since getting equipment is not cheap.

    It all comes down to how far you want to go. Making a simple DIY sound booth can be relatively cheap, but you will still need to buy a condenser mic and many other pieces of equipment.

    As a one-off option, it might be too much. But as long as this is something you’re interested in, you can start building a recording studio and work on improving it as time goes by. Having a home studio can be quite beneficial for many reasons.

    You won’t have to rely on other people, and audio recording can be quite simple once your recording environment is ready. Another thing worth mentioning is that you will need to find recording software (and editing software) for post-production, as well.

    There are plenty of good brands and options when making things on a budget, and you don’t need to go for Sennheiser and Adobe Audition if you can’t afford them. There are other DAW programs available today you can use with plugins that can work on both Mac and Windows.

    FAQ

    How much does a 2 minute voiceover cost?

    A two-minute voiceover usually has between 300 and 750 words. To record it, you might need to spend between $250 and over $700. It all comes down to the voiceover talents, the type of work you have, and how long it will take to record the audio.

    How do you make a cheap sound booth?

    You can make a DIY sound booth as long as you have materials and space. Getting acoustic blankets (or acoustic foam), XLR cables, preamps, mic stands, and condenser microphones will be a great start. You don’t need to go straight for pro tools if you don’t feel like it.

    The most important thing is to have sound isolation to prevent background noise during recordings. Of course, a high-quality microphone that will capture everything. There are great USB microphones you can find, and you won’t need to spend a fortune to get them.

    How do you make a voiceover?

    You can make voiceovers using TTS tools such as Speechify, by hiring professional voice actors, or making a voiceover studio and recording everything on your own. These can all be great choices for a good voiceover that will allow you to take everything to a next level.

    Cliff Weitzman

    Cliff Weitzman

    Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.

    Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify

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