Different voices tell different stories
Audio guides tell a story.
And we know that the voice over you use needs to match that story.
For example, a well-modulated, authoritative voice may work best for a premier exhibition or when highlighting the unique architectural features of an important historical building.
A calm and friendly voice can mirror the tranquillity of a botanical garden or lush parkland’s natural surroundings, while a voice with a more energetic quality can keep participants engaged and enthusiastic on an adventurous island boat tour!
However, regardless of the attraction involved, we know that there are certain expectations you’ll have with every single voice artist.
Clear Pronunciation
For starters, visitors tuning into your audio guide must be able to easily understand the details being conveyed without confusion.
This means that the VO artist relating names and titles of important individuals, historic place names, or plant life in beautiful botanical gardens, must be able to pronounce and enunciate each one clearly and confidently.
Our professional voice artists need no direction on this.
When booked for an audio guide, they understand it’s part of the job to learn the meaning and pronunciation of any unfamiliar words so they can relay them precisely and fluently when recording the script.
Controlled Pacing
Controlled pacing is as crucial as clear pronunciation when it comes to voice overs for audio guides.
Expert voice actors understand how to control the pace of a script so that listeners remain fully immersed in the details unfolding.
Proper pacing for voice overs means maintaining a consistent rhythm throughout the narration, therefore avoiding monotony and ensuring the details being delivered are easy on the ear.
However, the best talent also knows how to use pacing and timing to convey subtle emotions or a particular subtext.
Without going over the top, they can hone in on key points, build suspense or surprise, and create an overall dynamic listening experience that keeps the listeners engaged and curious.
Natural Sounding
For your particular audio guide, you may be on the lookout for a voice artist who sounds assured, elegant, calm, commanding, or conversational.
Whatever the particular vocal quality you’re looking for, it mustn’t sound forced or unnatural as this will create an automatic disconnect with the audience.
We completely understand how important it is to you that the visitors engaging with your cultural, leisure, or tourist attraction have the very best time.
A voice over that’s truly natural and authentic sounding can help in creating a strong connection with your audio guide listeners, enriching them with new knowledge and an appreciation for a certain place or piece of art, and leaving them with a memorable experience and not just an overload of information.
Multilingual Needs – 80+ Native Languages
To that end, Voice Crafters not only provides you with a wide selection of talent boasting an extraordinary variety of voice styles but also studio-quality VOs in over 80 native languages.
With the global nature of tourism, it’s now a necessity to offer audio guides in multiple languages. This is crucial in making attractions accessible to a broader audience.
That’s why we go out of our way to source top talent from across the globe.
We pre-screen all our artists and only select those with the proven ability to deliver quality, professional voiceovers.
As such, we can assure you that each guide is delivered word-perfect, helping you overcome any language barriers you may be facing.
Hire the Perfect Voice Over for Audio Guides at Voice Crafters
So, how do you find the perfect voice talent for audio guides? Read on and follow our simple three-step process to ensure you use the right artists for your project.