10 tips for Voice Actors When Dubbing From Home:
- Choose the quietest room in your home. Don’t forget to check outdoor and indoor noises.
- Close all the doors and windows.
- Move computer fan/external drives and other noise-making electronic as far as possible from the microphone.
- Turn off all the noisy equipment in the house. For example A/C units, washing machines, and dishwashers.
- Do not stay too close to the walls, avoid corners and reflective surface.
- Start with a 15-20cm distance between the microphone and the mouth.
- If standing — avoid squeaky floorboards.
- If seated — avoid moving your chair and cover desk with a blanket.
- Do not stay too close to the walls, avoid corners and reflective surface.
- Sit or stand 1.5m in front of a filled bookcase — it provides nice sound dispersion.
And also 11 Tips for Better Voice-over Recording
- Put the right mic in the right place.
- Use a pop filter.
- Use a music stand.
- Make sure the recording space is not too live.
- Make sure you have a copy of the script and keep copious notes.
- Watch your posture.
- Have a drink close at hand.
- Remember that speaking is not the same as talking.
- Warm up your voice.
- Pre-read the script.
- Don’t be afraid to mark up the script.