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People use voiceovers for many different types of production. Usually when people think of the term they think of advertising but equally they could be used to narrate documentaries, audio books and so forth. Sometimes there will be the need specifically for male voice over talents and therefore you need to be sure you have the right one.

As with any form of creative talent experience is usually a massive advantage. A more vocal talent is more likely to know where to position themselves when recording their audio. They are also more likely to know the kind of tone you want and so you are likely to spend less time doing takes as you try and get the right kind of tone.

Before you talk to someone about getting a vocalist you need to think about what your project is and who would be best suited to it. For example you may want to do a commercial about road safety. You may decide that the best way to get people aware of road safety is to use someone with theatrical training to make a dramatic message that will shock people into being more careful.

This then helps you to narrow down the options. Some artists are versatile and can achieve a wide range of vocals. Indeed this is especially useful when recording animated projects which require a wide range of characters but may not necessarily have the budget to provide actors for every individual character.

There are two ways you could find a vocal talent. Some people will have their own website and offer services independently. Others will offer their services via an agency. There are advantages and disadvantages to both these options. In the case of an independent artist there is no additional commission for using an agency. However with an agency you can have a wider array of options and because they have been chosen by the agency they are more likely to be of a better quality.

The benefit of using an independent talent is that you do not have to pay the additional commission an agent will charge. However the benefit of an agent is that they will often have a wider array of talent to choose from and therefore are more likely to know someone who is most appropriate for your particular needs.

This becomes especially important if you are looking for someone away from your local area who cannot come in and record at your own studio. You need to be sure that the person who is doing the recording is technically aware and will provide recordings that are usable.

You should check as wide a range of sources as possible before choosing a vocal artist. Try a couple of agencies and some independent artists. Getting a mixture of different options will make it easier to compare what they have to offer and select something best suited to your needs.