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English (American) Voice Actor Derek S.

Derek S.

Top Rated 24h Delivery
English (American)
United States local time

Native Voice Samples

Commercial Demo
Narration
E-learning
Corporate Videos
Promos
Documentaries
Audiobooks
IVR
Video Games
Animation
Automotive
Political Ads
Medical Narration
Audio Guides
Radio Imaging
Others

Overview

I’m a non-accented US English voice talent, with over 20 years’ experience. I got my start in radio back in 1984 and have worked at many stations as on-air talent and creative director, when I discovered that voiceover work is my passion.
As a professional copywriter, I’m able to quickly interpret the message of a script, and I take your direction well. I’m quite versatile, having voiced for surgical training videos, to financial guidance, how-to “explainer” videos, to video game performance. When I’m not working, my other passions are mountain/road bicycling, traveling or working on my home.

Experience

eLearning and training modules of all kinds; Corporate narration; Whiteboard/Explainer videos; Audiobooks; Commercial and Character voices.
United Airlines Cardmember campaign
Jaegermeister / NHL campaign
Porsche 911 Podcast
Ryobi cordless power tool commercial campaign

Credentials

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale - BA in Radio/Television with a double minor in Theater and Spanish.Professional coaching from Marc Cashman and Edge Studio.
RAB Certified Professional Commercial Copywriter.

Companies I have voiced for

U.S. Sailing, Jagermiester, Porsche, DHS Delivery, Ericsson Cellular, Siemens Corp., Cisco Systems, Black & Decker, Diamond Resorts International, Beijing Tourism Bureau, Credit Suisse, Wal-Mart, BMW, the United Nations.

Equipment I have

Neumann U87Ai
Sennheiser MKH 416
Scarlett 2i2
Adobe Audition
Windows platform

Reviews

Verified
Nov 21, 2024
Aaron G.

Derek was very nice to work with. Everything went smoothly and the results are amazing! Great voice, on time delivery, easy to work with and creative

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Oct 9, 2024
Jaime G.

Super kind and very fast response. Great voice and professionalism

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Sep 9, 2024
Manja S.

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

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Oct 9, 2023
Brooke G.

Professional service, recording, fast response and on time delivery. Derek Is a pro and a joy to work with!

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Sep 24, 2023
Anil S.

Derek was superb on this project! Great voice, friendly, responsive to direction, easy to work with, creative, professional service, recording, on time delivery, went the extra mile, good communication and helpful. Highly recommended!

Verified
Aug 29, 2023
FluencyLand T.

On time delivery, fast response, great voice, helpful and professional recording. Derek did a great job!

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Aug 24, 2023
FluencyLand T.

Fast response, friendly, on time delivery, good communication, great voice and easy to work with.

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Aug 24, 2023
FluencyLand T.

Derek was so lovely to work with. He was friendly, easy to work with, has a great voice, was easy to communicate with, responded fast and was fast to deliver. Would definitely recommend him and certainly hope to work with him again!

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Aug 18, 2023
FluencyLand T.

Just perfect! Was friendly and easy to communicate with

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Jul 27, 2023
Anil S.

Super happy with the work. Fast response, easy to work with, great voice, friendly, creative and good communication. Can't recommend him more!

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Jul 19, 2023
Vladimir K.

Derek was professional and had great audio.

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May 9, 2023
Vladimir K.

Derek is professional, with great voice, fast response.

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Mar 23, 2023
Bram M.

Epic voice, great service, fast delivery.
What I like most about Derek is that he always gives a lot of option (= different recordings / variations) to choose from.

100! Top! Super!

Verified
Feb 15, 2023
Vladimir K.

Derek has a great voice, was easy to communicate with and had great audio. He did a superb job and the client loved it!

Verified
Dec 4, 2022
Prashant D.

Derek did an incredible job. Professional service, creative, good communication, fast response, great voice, quick turnaround, on time delivery, helpful, easy to work with, friendly, responsive to direction, professional recording and went the extra mile. Would highly recommend!

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Sep 21, 2022
Vladimir K.

Good communication, easy to work with, great voice and professional recording.

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Jun 2, 2022
Amanda C.

Derek responded fast, was easy to work with and friendly. Looking forward to working with him again soon.

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Dec 31, 2021
Dmitry N.

Extra professional work

Verified
Jun 7, 2021
Bram M.

Perfect (as always) and very fast delivery!

Verified
Apr 15, 2021
Zach N.

Professional, great communication, and delivered within the deadline. Highly recommend!

Verified
Feb 15, 2021
Bram M.

Top Notch!

Verified
Feb 12, 2021
Mark F.

Derek is exceptional professional that executes flawlessly. Consider my company very fortunate to have found him. If he is available, he will be our first choice for all such work in the future.

Verified
Nov 18, 2020
John G.

Derek was quick to reply and work with. We appreciate him working with our nonprofit!

Verified
Sep 30, 2020
Lawrence K.

Great to work with!

Verified
Nov 6, 2018
Garrett D.

Derek did a terrific job for our company phone system recording and corporate video! Would highly recommend!

Hire Derek for your Project Today!

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

Member Since

May 2017

Completed Jobs

25

Last Active

11 days ago

Avg. Response Time

8 hours

Rates starting at

125 USD

Location

United States

Time Zone

UTC -8:00 America/Vancouver

Languages

English (American)

Voice Ages

Middle-Aged

Specialized in Categories

Narration
,
E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
,
Promos
,
Documentaries
,
Audiobooks
,
IVR
,
Video Games
,
Animation
,
Podcasts
,
TV Shows
,
Automotive
,
Political Ads
,
Others

Pitch

Character Voices

Styles

Reviews

Verified
Nov 21, 2024
Aaron G.

Derek was very nice to work with. Everything went smoothly and the results are amazing! Great voice, on time delivery, easy to work with and creative

Verified
Oct 9, 2024
Jaime G.

Super kind and very fast response. Great voice and professionalism

Verified
Sep 9, 2024
Manja S.

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

Verified
Oct 9, 2023
Brooke G.

Professional service, recording, fast response and on time delivery. Derek Is a pro and a joy to work with!

Verified
Sep 24, 2023
Anil S.

Derek was superb on this project! Great voice, friendly, responsive to direction, easy to work with, creative, professional service, recording, on time delivery, went the extra mile, good communication and helpful. Highly recommended!

Verified
Aug 29, 2023
FluencyLand T.

On time delivery, fast response, great voice, helpful and professional recording. Derek did a great job!

Verified
Aug 24, 2023
FluencyLand T.

Fast response, friendly, on time delivery, good communication, great voice and easy to work with.

Verified
Aug 24, 2023
FluencyLand T.

Derek was so lovely to work with. He was friendly, easy to work with, has a great voice, was easy to communicate with, responded fast and was fast to deliver. Would definitely recommend him and certainly hope to work with him again!

Verified
Aug 18, 2023
FluencyLand T.

Just perfect! Was friendly and easy to communicate with

Verified
Jul 27, 2023
Anil S.

Super happy with the work. Fast response, easy to work with, great voice, friendly, creative and good communication. Can't recommend him more!

Verified
Jul 19, 2023
Vladimir K.

Derek was professional and had great audio.

Verified
May 9, 2023
Vladimir K.

Derek is professional, with great voice, fast response.

Verified
Mar 23, 2023
Bram M.

Epic voice, great service, fast delivery.
What I like most about Derek is that he always gives a lot of option (= different recordings / variations) to choose from.

100! Top! Super!

Verified
Feb 15, 2023
Vladimir K.

Derek has a great voice, was easy to communicate with and had great audio. He did a superb job and the client loved it!

Verified
Dec 4, 2022
Prashant D.

Derek did an incredible job. Professional service, creative, good communication, fast response, great voice, quick turnaround, on time delivery, helpful, easy to work with, friendly, responsive to direction, professional recording and went the extra mile. Would highly recommend!

Verified
Sep 21, 2022
Vladimir K.

Good communication, easy to work with, great voice and professional recording.

Verified
Jun 2, 2022
Amanda C.

Derek responded fast, was easy to work with and friendly. Looking forward to working with him again soon.

Verified
Dec 31, 2021
Dmitry N.

Extra professional work

Verified
Jun 7, 2021
Bram M.

Perfect (as always) and very fast delivery!

Verified
Apr 15, 2021
Zach N.

Professional, great communication, and delivered within the deadline. Highly recommend!

Verified
Feb 15, 2021
Bram M.

Top Notch!

Verified
Feb 12, 2021
Mark F.

Derek is exceptional professional that executes flawlessly. Consider my company very fortunate to have found him. If he is available, he will be our first choice for all such work in the future.

Verified
Nov 18, 2020
John G.

Derek was quick to reply and work with. We appreciate him working with our nonprofit!

Verified
Sep 30, 2020
Lawrence K.

Great to work with!

Verified
Nov 6, 2018
Garrett D.

Derek did a terrific job for our company phone system recording and corporate video! Would highly recommend!

Hire Derek for your Project Today!

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