A few things that I needed to address first for me after deciding that I wanted to pursue Voice Over as a business. A few key things:
Where to Record
I needed a quiet place in my apartment to record. I chose my bedroom closet; which by the way is so small. There wasn’t enough space for me and my clothes. So I moved my clothes out and hung my clothes on a metal rolling garment rack which I picked up at Home Depot.
Next, I had to prepare the closet. I used acoustic treatment. The cool black or many selection of colors of acoustic foam. To soundproof, I hung moving blankets. Since I have hard wood floors. I used carpet samples then put bathroom rugs on top of the carpet. Being a renter, I decided to use plenty of cardboard as a backing first before applying the adhesive to the bare walls. Look who doesn’t want their Security Deposit back! Yes using the adhesive spray glue works perfectly to attach the acoustic foam onto the cardboard. Viola!
Permit and LLC
As a renter, in my state I had to obtain a permit to operate from my apartment as a business. I chose an LLC; which worked best for me. Then I worked with the city permits office and my property management/landlord to complete the needed forms for my permit. Completing the correct forms for an LLC/Registered Agent for my state was an easy transition.
Equipment
My microphone (AT2020), microphone stand, pop filter, and audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2) were all purchased on Amazon. Don’t forget about the high-speed internet and your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). I use Audacity (Free) and Reaper ($60 one-time fee).
YAY you did it!!
As you can see this process took some time to complete. Take your time and enjoy each milestone.
I hope you found this information helpful. Thanks for stopping by!
Sincerely,
Denise