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Let’s be honest. AI is cheap. AI is fast. And for a lot of clients, AI is “good enough.” Pretending otherwise just makes you sound out of touch. But here’s the part most people miss: you don’t beat AI by arguing against it. You beat it by being human in a way AI can’t touch. If a client is shopping purely for a voice, you’re already in trouble. They’ll always find something cheaper, faster, or easier. Your job isn’t to sell your pipes — it’s to sell you as a partner.

So, you’ve been told you “have a great voice,” or maybe you’ve always been fascinated with cartoons, commercials, or audiobooks and thought, I could do that. Welcome to the world of voiceover!

One of the biggest mistakes I see new voice actors make? They jump straight into chasing money, agents, and shiny recording gear—without first investing in the one thing that actually matters: the craft.

Let’s get something straight: good recording gear does matter. But it should never hog the spotlight. What actually gets you the job? Spoiler alert—it’s not your mic, your interface, or the latest shiny plugin.

Ever hear a voiceover that sounds like someone just woke up, grabbed a script, and hit record with no prep whatsoever? Yeah, don’t be that person. Great commercial reads don’t just happen—they’re built. And it all starts with knowing how to break down the script before you ever hit that shiny red record button. 👉 Unlock the full strategy inside The UVT Exclusive Content Membership — just $5/month

I put together an audio stack that works great for voiceover recordings. It’s clean, controlled, and doesn’t squash the life out of my performance. Whether you’re just starting in VO or refining your sound, here’s a look under the hood of my “Magic Stack.” 🎛 Track Effects (in Adobe Audition) 1. Parametric Equalize r I cut out low-end rumble with a high-pass filter at 80 Hz, using a 24dB/oct slope. Then I shaped the voice slightly with subtle EQ moves: +2 dB at 200 Hz for a l