SoundFridge is closed Sundays.
But don’t worry, we will gladly take your order on Sundays and get to work Monday.
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But don’t worry, we will gladly take your order on Sundays and get to work Monday.
Current time and date in Puerto Rico:
Just 4 cents per word! ($10 minimum order)
1. Upload your manuscript. Word documents like .doc, .docx, and PDF are accepted. The file limit is 100MB, but that should not be an issue for most documents.
2. Fill the "word count" box. The system will automatically add up the number of words and give you your subtotal. That's it! No hidden fees, no surcharges.
3. Please note that $10 is the minimum order because otherwise my processing fees are outrageous. So if your project is shorter than 250 words, put "250" as your word count.
Unless otherwise requested, this audio is produced in mono .wav, 16-bit, 48000 sample rate. This is the industry standard for video audio. If you have another need, please note it in the order details box.
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I help YOU sound amazing! With a friendly, confident American voice-over polish and 12+ years of experience as a professional voice actor and audio producer. I use top-quality equipment to make your audio book narration into something you will feel proud to sell and share. Amazon ACX/Author’s Republic pass guaranteed. I specialize in thoughtful nonfiction.
• Dozens of projects for Summaries.com
• Nonfiction books
• Short stories
• Children’s picture books
• Training guides
• ESL curricula
• Spoken word poetry
• More!
If your project needs a confident, neutral American voice with years of experience a professional studio, give my samples a listen. Ask for a FREE custom voice-over sample (see FAQ’s).
Absolutely! I think canned voice samples are pretty useless, to be honest. Send me a short selection of your project (one paragraph or less) and I will record it for your review, no cost or obligation. You can also visit my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/yb5ljluc.
The industry standard for audiobooks is mono MP3 at 192Mbps. So unless otherwise specified, I will deliver in this format. However, my studio session masters are recorded at 44100/16-bit .wav. This means if you want to do something to the audio, like add effects or music, you can ask for the studio master .wav file. Let me know if you want it in MP3 or original, lossless .wav format.
I will not record the following books: 1. Pornography. This includes super steamers like "50 Shades of Grey" or its equivalent "mommy porn." Romance with some love is fine. 2. Anything hateful, mean, or too far past PG rating. Nothing homophobic or hate-speechy.
Each hour of finished audio is about 9500 words. Assume about 6 hours of work for each hour of finished audio (PFH). I am a very busy guy in high demand, so please contact me FIRST to confirm availability and to agree on an estimated delivery date. I generally deliver sooner than promised.
I only accept top-of-the-line professional equipment, including a Soundcraft® mixer and the legendary Sennheiser® MKH 416. This microphone is considered the industry standard in Hollywood and top recording studios alike. You find this handmade German mic in everything from major movie and TV sets to commercial voiceover studios. It offers a great dynamic range and almost zero internal noise. (In other words, you can whisper or shout at the top of your lungs and it won't be fazed a bit.) I record in a WhisperRoom® iso booth with a dbx® all-analog audio processor. All analog processing means a warm, natural, smooth sound.
Yes. I understand all that stuff about RMS and so forth. Don't worry, your project will slip right through the ACX approvals process. In fact, just search "Dalan Decker" on Audible to see all the books I've voiced there! Also, feel free to check out my free e-book where I explain what all that means in easy to understand English! (The link is below and in the menu under "Portfolio.")
Quick answer: Yes! Choose it as a Bonus Extra for the job. However, let me be very honest with you: If you can put pictures of your cat on Facebook or Instagram, you can easily upload your own book to ACX! If you choose this extra, you will need to set up your ACX/Author's Republic account first and send me the login.
If your project calls for voices or accents, please send me a sample script and I can play with it. Please note that if you accept my audition and proceed to order, I'll expect you to accept the finished product! I will NOT do a stereotypical "Hispanic" or "African American" accent as I feel it is disrespectful. Don't even ask.
Yes! They use the same audio standards as Audible and iTunes.
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Know how you make your video look professional? By making it SOUND professional! I specialize in making awesome video voice-overs quickly, affordably and professionally. My voice appears in videos big and small, such as
• Explainer videos
• Video game character/cutscene voices
• Documentaries
• Corporate presentations
• YouTube channels and vlogs
• Audio book trailers
• How-to videos
• Whiteboard animations
• National and local ads
Your voice-over will be recorded in the highest quality to the latest standards, ready to drop into your production. Make your work sound as good as it looks. Contact me above with any questions or click the order button to get started!
For video audio, the industry standard voice-over format is mono, 48000/16-bit .wav or AIFF. (It is 48000 to allow for proper interlacing with 29 1/2 FPS video). I can supply MP3 on request, but it is not recommended.
A video voice-over is an intermediate product. So it's better if you add your own effects, such as echoes, phone effects, etc. This allows you to have full control over your finished video sound. What sounds great to me may not fit your vision at all.
Again, this is something that is better for you to do.
I do not offer video sync. Making videos is an exquisitely personal taste. What I think looks awesome might look like garbage to you. Also, video sync is often unreasonably time consuming. For video sync, you really need to sit with the talent in the studio and watch the video together, the way the pros do.
Yes, I offer both commercial and broadcast rights. Please consult the Bonus Extras when you order.
I am proud to own a Whisper Room® isolation booth in my home, the choice of professional audio studios around the planet. You will hear the difference this makes! No muffled, fuzzy sound from a guy sitting in his converted closet.
I record in a genuine Whisper Room® isolation booth, with a Focusrite® audio console and a Sennheiser® MD-421 II microphone. Handmade in Germany, this microphone is one of the top 10 most trusted pieces of equipment in the professional audio world. It offers a unique warm, intimate sound. Audio processing is done using a dbx® all-analog audio processor. All analog processing means a warm, natural, smooth sound.
If your project calls for voices or accents, please send me a sample script and I can play with it. Please note that if you accept my audition and proceed to order, I'll expect you to accept the finished product! I will NOT do a stereotypical "Hispanic" or "African American" accent as I feel it is disrespectful. Don't even ask.
For clients for whom English is not a first language, I can offer limited fixing of short scripts. Please e-mail me your script before ordering so I can create a special offer, if necessary.
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I’m the best of both worlds – a registered nurse (BSN-RN) with a radio and voice-over background. With 12+ years real-life experience in radio and voice tracking, I use a professional Whisper Room® recording booth and audio equipment. As a registered nurse with a Bachelors of Nursing (licences in Colorado state and Puerto Rico), I have the expertise to read your project without stumbling over medical jargon. See sample clips from two big CE projects! https://youtu.be/W8WGs8ShoSw.
• Audio books for med students, nursing students
• Training materials for CPR, ACLS, PALS, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) credits
• Test prep (MCAT, NCLEX, USMLE, more)
• Sales brochures, internal memos, lab materials
• Corporate videos, pharmaceuticals, black box warnings
• Compliance
Click the blue contact button for any questions about this job or go ahead and order with the orange one above. You’re welcome to confirm my credentials. See the DORA regulatory website in Colorado, USA for my license # RN.1639381.
When you hire me for your medical project, you are paying for my expertise and education. Medical material takes a lot more effort than other projects due to the time it takes to research medical terms and familiarize myself with the subject. For non-medical material, check my other jobs.
Yes, my name is Dalan E. Decker. You can confirm my active license on the website of the Colorado Regulatory Agency (DORA). I also hold an active license in Puerto Rico.
Good question. First, because I love doing voice work and I am good at it. Second, because selling voice work helps me save money for further education.
Absolutely! I don't believe that canned voice samples really tell you what you need to know. Send me a paragraph from your project and I'll be glad to cut you a custom sample, no cost or obligation. See this video for sample clips from two big CE projects! https://youtu.be/W8WGs8ShoSw
Yes, I have passed the NCLEX board exam, which is why I hold a nursing license in Colorado, USA.
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