Agree the deliverable before recording
Confirm the script version, intended use, language, file format and any required technical targets with the recipient.
Read this step →Audio production / a practical field guide
Record a voiceover that is easier to edit
A home-studio planning guide for script preparation, recording consistency and a clear delivery brief.
Start with the decisions that matter
Test the room and recording chain
Record a short sample with the intended microphone position and input settings.
Read this step →Capture an organised performance
Keep microphone distance and delivery reasonably consistent.
Read this step →A concrete example
A narrator records a 30-second sample before the full script. The reviewer notices a mispronounced company name and a background fan. Fixing both at this stage avoids repeating an entire session. The final export is listened to separately from the editing project.
Turn the guide into an action plan
Use the worksheet to record evidence, open questions and the next person responsible. Check only the items you have actually reviewed. Download a text copy or print your working notes.
Open the voiceover worksheet →