The Sound Company

The Voice Recording Specialists

Most productions at some stage involve the recording of at least one voice artist. Our sound studios are designed and equipped specifically to undertake this sort of work to the highest standard. Our talented team are well versed in these subtle arts. As they are in Post-Production.

In our sound studios we record "wild" (not to picture) or picture-sync voice-overs, narrations & links. Also roundtable radio programmes, podcasts and much more - see the long list below.

Our voice booths vary in size which determines the number of voice artists that can be accommodated simultaneously. When booking, always specify the number of voices that will be recorded together.

Depending on client requirements we may deliver "as recorded" - or edited, or mixed with music and sound effects. Some voices can produce quite noticeable mouth clicks & slaps, some voices breathe very heavily. It may be that you'll want the files cleaned-up after the recording. We can do that if enough time is booked - or it may have to be the next day, or you may be able to that yourself.

Using ISDN or Source Connect we can connect to regional or non-UK studios and, if required, achieve picture-synch if they have the right equipment. This system is used frequently.

Many "problems" can be caused by the editing/processing/treatment/resampling of the audio once it has left our studios. Some software does a truly awful job in the hands of unskilled practitioners - especially as regards downsampling for the web, toys, games, IVRs & so on.

Don't check the audio using Windows Media Player - unless the computer is in tip-top condition WMP can play with stutters, clicks and can truncate files. We would recommend an old version of Cool Edit if you can find one, Adobe Audition for editing & Sony Sound Forge for batch conversions. However, Audacity (free) is a good starting point. Talk to us first. Advice is free.

For many years we've also offered services for Casting, Voice Direction and Project Management - but haven't shouted about it. Keep your eye on www.sound.co.uk/projects.html - although it's still "under construction" at the time of writing.

Here's the list - it's by no means exhaustive...

  
  • Voice recordings, links and narration "wild" or to picture.   
  • Radio & TV Commercials.   
  • TV Programme narration/links - full mix, stems and laybacks if required.   
  • ADR (booth) - local or remote.   
  • Dubbing, top-class tracklaying, audio post-pro.   
  • TV & radio programmes - studio or ISDN links, or full programme recording & mixing.   
  • "Round table" discussions - up to comfortable 6-way with split talkback available on request.   
  • Continuity announcements.   
  • Trails & Promos - wild or record/mix/layback to Digi Beta/MOV.   
  • Audio podcasts - or audio for video podcasts   
  • ISDN v/o & studio links, plus live "Down-the-lines". Multi-line. Multi-codec. Bridges.   
  • Timecode & picture lock via ISDN   
  • Source Connect & Transport Control.   
  • Phone/Skype patches - produce/direct from your office/home. Let your client listen-in.   
  • "As live" TV sports programmes. "Live Mix". Simultaneous commentary record/mix to DigiBeta.   
  • Pre-animation voices, casting, direction.   
  • Post-animation voices & re-synching.   
  • Reversions.   
  • Language versions.   
  • Broadcast & Multimedia localisation from / to any language.   
  • IVRs/Prompts inc. conversion to most telephony formats.   
  • Fast FTP'ing. WAV, AIFF, MP3 etc - inc. programme lengths & Pro Tools sessions etc.   
  • DigiDelivery server.   
  • SADiE in Studio 5.   
  • Invoicing in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros. Credit card payments welcomed.   
  • Computer games.   
  • File conversions to AIFF, WAV, VOX, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WMA, Monkey, Nortel...   
  • Distance & E-Learning.   
  • CD-ROM Training.   
  • DVD Commentaries. Plus interviews can be shot in our "TV" 4-waller studio.   
  • Exhibition Guides.   
  • TV & radio Media Training / Crisis Management - facilities.   
      
  • Synch to:
      - DigiBeta
      - Beta SP
      - MOV/MPEG
      
    Please contact us if you need
    information about anything else.

     

    • E & O E. © Geoff Oliver
    The Sound Company Ltd 1993-2010

      The Sound Company Ltd
      23 Gosfield Street
      London W1W 6HG, UK

      T: +44 (0)20 7580 5880
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      www.sound.co.uk



    The Sound Company Ltd
    Seven studios for voice-overs
    & audio post-production

    7 x Pro Tools studios,
    1 x Sadie

    750 sq ft studio for TV media training or 4-waller hire