Finding the Perfect Male Voice Talent

When searching for male voice talent, your first instinct might be to go with the most experienced candidates. This does reduce the chances of getting a bad voice-over, but a voice talent's experience is not the only factor to consider. Selecting male voice talent is about finding a voice that fits your project's tone, objectives, and personality.

Here are the top three points to help you find the perfect male voice talent for your project:

Project Type

The most important guidance for selecting voice-over talent isn't about the talent; it's about the client. Always know exactly what you need to achieve before selecting voice talent.

Do you want to hire a voice-talent for a narration, an explainer video, or a sales commercial? Voice talents have different specialties. There are different types of male voice talents you can select depending on how you want to deliver your information:

Tone

Your chosen male voice talent will need lots of direction if they are to deliver the script correctly. They will need to produce a specific tone that reflects your project's or brand's guidelines. The style should influence the audience and help achieve the project's goals. For example, if you want to educate, try for a tone that sounds instructional but not commanding.

What Does Your Audience Want?

Conduct demographic testing to find out what your audience wants. Ask about considerations like using female or male voice talent or a regional accent, and select voice-over talent based on what your audience can relate to. Many people find male voices forceful and female voices nurturing or a voice talent with the right accent to be more relatable. Take this into account when selecting voice-over talent