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English (Australian) Voice Actor Barry M.

Barry M.

Top Rated 24h Delivery Good Value
English (Australian)
Australia local time

Native Voice Samples

Commercial Demo
Narration
Corporate Videos
Promos
Audiobooks
IVR
TV Shows

Overview

I have over 35 years of experience in voiceover for radio and TV advertising, on-hold messages and voiceover for AV presentations and commentary.
Commercial advertising voiceover is not the same as it was ten years ago, even five years ago. I love making scripts come alive, creating radio spots that engage the
listener, encouraging a listener to create a mental picture of a scene or event.
I am English by birth but spent the last 40 years in Australia, so I have clear diction or an Aussie accent, deeply resonant, gruff or descriptive.
My home studio is on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia, I use Protools, and iZotope, and my microphone is a Neumann TLM103.

Experience

30+ years of voiceover for advertising both on TV and radio. I have narrated one audiobook and many narrations for land sales and building projects.
Bringing scripts to life is my aim

Companies I have voiced for

CBRE, Kathmandu, Prime Media, Nova Entertainment, Southern Cross Austereo,

Reviews

Verified
Aug 7, 2023
Madeleine J.

Barry was easy to communicate with, creative, surpassed expectations, responded fast, had great audio, has a great voice, was quick to turnaround, easy to work with, friendly, responsive to direction, fast to deliver and professional. He did an amazing job. My client loved it!

Verified
Jul 11, 2023
Yasmin F.

Just perfect! Responded fast, was responsive to direction, fast to deliver, has a great voice, was quick to turnaround, easy to work with and had great audio

Verified
Jun 5, 2023
Denise M.

I loved working with Barry. He responded fast, was professional, fast to deliver, had great audio, was helpful, quick to turnaround, friendly, easy to work with, has a great voice and was easy to communicate with. I will definitely hire him for future projects.

Verified
Aug 17, 2022
Lee A.

Easy to work with. Would definitely recommend.

Verified
Feb 24, 2022
Ian K.

It was a pleasure to work with Barry for our first Voice Crafters production. We are no audio experts, so Barry's understanding and interpretation of our less than ideal feedback were fantastic, delivering what we needed with same-day turnarounds.

Verified
Jul 19, 2021
Maria P.

I really enjoyed working with you Barry. You were on brief and I will be keeping you in mind for any upcoming voice overs. Thank you :)

Hire Barry for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get Barry’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve Barry’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to Barry and rate the work.

Member Since

November 2020

Completed Jobs

7

Last Active

1 month ago

Avg. Response Time

1 day

Rates starting at

75 USD

Location

Australia

Time Zone

UTC +10:00 Australia/Brisbane

Languages

English (Australian)

Voice Ages

Middle-Aged
,
Senior

Specialized in Categories

Narration
,
E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
,
Promos
,
Documentaries
,
Audiobooks
,
IVR
,
Animation
,
Podcasts
,
Movie Trailers

Pitch

Styles

Reviews

Verified
Aug 7, 2023
Madeleine J.

Barry was easy to communicate with, creative, surpassed expectations, responded fast, had great audio, has a great voice, was quick to turnaround, easy to work with, friendly, responsive to direction, fast to deliver and professional. He did an amazing job. My client loved it!

Verified
Jul 11, 2023
Yasmin F.

Just perfect! Responded fast, was responsive to direction, fast to deliver, has a great voice, was quick to turnaround, easy to work with and had great audio

Verified
Jun 5, 2023
Denise M.

I loved working with Barry. He responded fast, was professional, fast to deliver, had great audio, was helpful, quick to turnaround, friendly, easy to work with, has a great voice and was easy to communicate with. I will definitely hire him for future projects.

Verified
Aug 17, 2022
Lee A.

Easy to work with. Would definitely recommend.

Verified
Feb 24, 2022
Ian K.

It was a pleasure to work with Barry for our first Voice Crafters production. We are no audio experts, so Barry's understanding and interpretation of our less than ideal feedback were fantastic, delivering what we needed with same-day turnarounds.

Verified
Jul 19, 2021
Maria P.

I really enjoyed working with you Barry. You were on brief and I will be keeping you in mind for any upcoming voice overs. Thank you :)

Hire Barry for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get Barry’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve Barry’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to Barry and rate the work.

FAQ

Question: How much does it cost to book this voice actor?

Every voice actor sets their own rate. All of our talents are pros, but the cost can vary depending on their experience and skill level.

Generally speaking, voice over rates depend on:

  • Will the voice over be for broadcast and paid ads, or organic, non-promotional use?
  • The length of the script (word count).
  • Do you need the voice over fully edited and production-ready, or just the raw audio?
  • Do you want to direct the voice artist in real-time, or can they record independently?

Many of our voice actors follow our pricing schedule, but you’ll find that rates are negotiable, so if you let them know what you can afford, there’s a good chance they’ll accommodate you!

 

Question: How quickly can I receive the voice recording?

Every voice talent works to get your recording back as quickly as possible. Turnaround time often depends on:

  • The talent’s availability and workload.
  • How long the script is.
  • Whether there are technical or difficult-to-pronounce words in the text.

The sooner you hire, the faster you’ll get it! Some offer a 3-hour turnaround for urgent requests.

To get quotes quickly, we suggest posting a project or getting quotes from 15-20 voice actors who might be a great fit for your project.

The more you choose, the faster you’ll get quotes in your inbox.

Question: Where does the voice actor record my script?

All our voice actors record in their professional broadcast-quality home studios using high-end microphones.

We pre-screen each individual voice talent to make sure they can produce audio that is 100% pristine!

Since they will be representing your brand, the sound quality directly impacts your business’s image—so you deserve the best, especially for recordings meant to last for years!

Question: Can the voice actor record my script to help me make a decision?

Yes!

When filling out the quote request, you’ll have the option to upload or paste your script.

This will trigger an option to ask the voice actor to record a part of it, so you can get a feel for the final delivery:

 

Voice Crafters' quote form - request an audition

 

Question: Can I listen in and direct the voice actor during the recording in real-time?

Yes!

Once the project is funded, you can schedule the session with the voice actor and offer real-time direction, so you get your voice recording exactly how you want it!

Question: What if I need to make some fixes or add changes in the script?

In most cases, voice actors won’t charge for pickups if they make a mistake. Small script changes after the recording may also be free, as long as they’re reasonable and not major.

Just keep in mind that each actor has their own policy, so it’s best to clarify this upfront.

Question: What if I need an additional recording after the project has been completed?

If you need another script recorded for a completed project, you can agree on a price with the voice actor and then click the “Add more funds” option under their proposal:

Button to add funds after the project has been completed

 

This option is also available mid-project if the scope changes and you need additional recordings before releasing your payment to the voice actor:

Button to add funds during the project

Question: Can the voice talent split the recording into separate files or sync it with my video?

In most cases, the voice actor can split the recording into separate files and deliver them in formats like WAV, AIF, mp3, or others.

They should also be able to sync their voice to your video.

If not, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll gladly assist!

Question: Can I get help with adding background music and mixing it with the voice-over?

Absolutely!

We have our very own royalty-free music catalog you can use to find the perfect piece of music for your project.

Once you buy music from our site, we can professionally mix it with your voice-over and even sync it with your video, so you’ll get the final product without having to ask your video editor.

Get in touch with us, tell us what you need, and we’ll be happy to take care of it.

Question: Do I get full rights to the voice recording? What’s the licensing agreement like?

Non-broadcast voice-overs, such as phone messages, YouTube clips, e-learning, audiobooks, and personal projects, typically come with a buyout in perpetuity.

This means you own the recording for any non-promotional use forever, with no extra fees.

Broadcast recordings, and/or ones used in paid advertising for TV, radio, or internet commercials, are licensed for a specific time period starting from when they’re first used, as defined in your quote request.

The usage time will be noted in your invoice.

Got more questions? Get all the answers here!