Voice Over Ultimate Voice Over 4

Question 1

What does a 'union talent' designation mean for a voice actor in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The actor is affiliated with a guild such as SAG-AFTRA and must follow its pay scales and working conditions

Answer

A union voice actor is a member of SAG-AFTRA, meaning they must be paid at least union minimums and work under negotiated contract conditions.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'high-pass filter' (HPF) in voice over audio processing?

Accepted Answer

To remove low-frequency rumble, HVAC noise, and plosive energy below a set frequency

Answer

A high-pass filter cuts frequencies below a set point (often 80–120 Hz), removing low-frequency noise like room rumble, HVAC hum, and excessive plosive energy.

Question 3

In telephony and IVR voice over, what sample rate and bit depth are typically required?

Accepted Answer

8 kHz / 8-bit mu-law .wav or 16-bit mono at 8 kHz

Answer

Traditional telephone IVR systems require audio at 8 kHz sample rate in formats like 8-bit mu-law or 16-bit mono because that matches the bandwidth of the public switched telephone network.

Question 4

What is 'directed session' etiquette when a client connects remotely via Source Connect or phone patch?

Accepted Answer

Remain ready at the mic, respond quickly to direction, and limit off-topic conversation

Answer

In a directed session, professionalism means staying at the mic, responding promptly to notes, and keeping chat focused so clients can meet their deadlines.

Question 5

Which software plugin type is most commonly used to control dynamic range in a voice over recording chain?

Accepted Answer

Compressor

Answer

A compressor reduces the difference between loud and quiet passages, evening out the dynamic range of a voice and making it sit better in a mix.

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