Frequently Asked Questions
Rates vary based on three factors:
- Project type — commercial, eLearning, corporate narration, political, dubbing, animation, video game, etc.
- Length — :30 spot, 2-minute explainer, full eLearning course, etc.
- Usage — company website, paid broadcast, trade show, organic social media, etc.
For sponsored or paid promotions, usage duration and audience size also factor in. My rates align with the GVAA Rate Guide, a great starting point for understanding industry-standard pricing across all voiceover categories.
Email me at barri@barrivoiceover.com with your project details and I’ll get you a custom quote.
With 15 years of professional voiceover experience, I work across a wide range of categories:
- Commercial voiceover — broadcast TV, radio, online ads, and paid social
- eLearning voiceover — corporate training, instructional design, LMS modules, and educational content
- Corporate narration — internal communications, explainer videos, product demos, and brand content
- Political voiceover — campaign ads, PAC spots, public service announcements, and political radio
- Dubbing — lip-sync dubbing and localization for film, TV, and streaming platforms
- Animation and video games — character voices, game narration, and interactive dialogue
Not sure which category fits your project? Just describe what you need and I’ll point you in the right direction.
My preferred payment methods are ACH and Zelle. I also accept PayPal and all major credit cards. If you prefer something else, just let me know. I’m happy to be flexible.
I do! My home studio is custom built and acoustically treated to deliver broadcast-quality audio. Whether you need a polished commercial voiceover, a full eLearning course, political spot, animation character, or a corporate narration, you’re getting professional-grade audio every time.
I split my time between Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York City, and I always travel with a Tri-booth and professional recording gear. I’ve worked with audio engineers to make sure my travel studio matches the output of my home studio. No matter where I am in the world, your project gets the same broadcast-quality recording.
Delivery ranges from within an hour to up to 24 hours for most projects, depending on complexity. Longer projects, like full eLearning courses or multi-character video game scripts, may require additional time. Rush delivery is available; just flag it when you reach out and I’ll let you know what’s possible.
I typically use WeTransfer or Dropbox, but I’m happy to use whatever delivery method works best for your workflow or production pipeline.
That’s up to you. I offer two deliverable options:
- Raw — free of background noise, noise floor at or below -60dB, full script in one file, breaths intact, recorded at max peak -3dB. No processing. Ideal if you’re still working on sound design or want full control in post.
- Fully finished — everything in the raw deliverable, plus EQ, compression, breath removal, hard limiter, de-esser, and more. Ready to drop directly into your project.
Just let me know your preference before we start.
Absolutely. All completed recordings are backed up and stored three different ways. Need a quick update to a project we worked on two (or five) years ago? No problem. I can access all files quickly, even while on the road.
Revisions or pickups due to my read or error are always free of charge. Revisions due to script changes after recording will incur a fee based on the scope of work.
Sure thing! Auditions are part of the job and I do them free of charge. Just send me a portion of your script along with any direction on tone, pace, or character, and I’ll put something together for you.
Yes, and I love them! Live direction is one of the best ways to get exactly the tone and energy you’re after, whether it’s a political spot, a video game character, a commercial, or a complex eLearning module. I connect via Zoom, Source Connect, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or even over the phone.
Yes. I work mostly out of my home studio in Seoul, South Korea, and can easily travel to any studio in Seoul.
Yes! With 15 years in the industry, I’ve built a network of professionally vetted talent across a range of voices, styles, and languages. If your project needs more than one voice – animation ensemble, multilingual eLearning, video game cast, dubbing project – I can handle auditioning, casting, and coordination. I have experience auditioning and casting larger projects that require upwards of 25 character voices.
One of the benefits of having two decades of professional acting experience is that I’ve gotten to work on VO projects with all kinds of fantastic talent over the years. We can’t all be the right fit for every project, and I’m more than happy to refer you to other trusted actors.
No. When you work with me, you get 100% original Barri — all human, all the time. 😉
Nothing! It is indeed my full name. There’s a pronunciation guide here. Sounds like Manilow. 😉
I do! I spent many years based in Seoul, South Korea — a move that opened up an unexpected and wonderful acting career in Korean film and TV alongside my voiceover work. These days I split my time between Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York City, which means I’m much more available to clients across North American time zones. Wherever I am, my studio comes with me — and so does my commitment to your project.
I check email first thing every morning and respond quickly. For live-directed sessions, I’m flexible. It’s not unusual for me to adjust my schedule to record with clients in different time zones. Currently based in Toronto (ET), I’m easy to reach for clients across North America and Europe. If we work together, I’m right there with you. That’s my promise.