Questions to Ask Voice Actors
Interview and booking prompts about range, process, home studio, direction, rates, and rights.
1How do you like to be directed—live session or notes?
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How do you like to be directed—live session or notes?
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Why this works
Optimizes performance and revisions.
2What genres and vocal ranges are your sweet spot?
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What genres and vocal ranges are your sweet spot?
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Why this works
Assesses fit for project tone.
3What’s your recording chain and noise floor?
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What’s your recording chain and noise floor?
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Why this works
Quality check: mic, interface, booth metrics.
4How many takes and pickups are included?
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How many takes and pickups are included?
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Why this works
Sets expectations on revisions and cost.
5What turnaround times can you meet?
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What turnaround times can you meet?
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Why this works
Schedules for production timelines.
6Do you handle basic editing or full post?
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Do you handle basic editing or full post?
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Why this works
Deliverables: raw, cleaned, mastered.
7What’s your rate structure and usage rights?
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What’s your rate structure and usage rights?
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Why this works
Clarifies broadcast, internet, buyout terms.
8Can you provide reference reads from similar work?
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Can you provide reference reads from similar work?
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Why this works
Evidence of style and range.
9What helps you nail tone quickly?
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What helps you nail tone quickly?
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Why this works
Scripts, references, or character notes.
10How do you handle accents or character voices?
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How do you handle accents or character voices?
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Why this works
Capability and authenticity check.
11What file formats and delivery methods do you provide?
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What file formats and delivery methods do you provide?
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Why this works
Tech compatibility and workflow.
12What’s one tip for getting great VO from talent?
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What’s one tip for getting great VO from talent?
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Why this works
Pro insight for better sessions.
Booking Tips
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.