Voice Over Voice Over Business and Marketing

Question 1

What is a voice over 'demo reel'?

Accepted Answer

A short audio compilation showcasing a voice actor's range and style

Answer

A demo reel is a polished 60–90 second audio showcase of a voice actor's best work, designed to attract clients and casting directors.

Question 2

What does 'P2P' stand for in the voice over marketplace industry?

Accepted Answer

Pay-to-Play — platforms where actors pay subscription fees to audition

Answer

Pay-to-Play (P2P) platforms like Voices.com and Voice123 charge subscription fees for access to audition opportunities posted by clients.

Question 3

What is a 'union' voice over job in the US?

Accepted Answer

A job covered by SAG-AFTRA agreements with minimum pay rates and protections

Answer

SAG-AFTRA is the main US performers' union; union voice over jobs must comply with negotiated minimum rates, session fees, and residual structures.

Question 4

What is a 'buyout' rate in voice over?

Accepted Answer

A one-time fee that covers all usage of the recording in perpetuity

Answer

A buyout means the client pays a single flat fee for unlimited, perpetual use of the recording without additional residual payments.

Question 5

What is the standard format for delivering finished voice over files to US broadcast clients?

Accepted Answer

48 kHz / 24-bit WAV, mono

Answer

48 kHz / 24-bit mono WAV is the broadcast-standard delivery format accepted by most US television, radio, and streaming clients.

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