If you own a voice studio, upgrading it will have big rewards in terms of sound quality and end product. There are some must-have upgrades to consider.

Whether you are recording your own voice or you have voiceover clients, improving the sound quality and investing in better equipment will pay itself back in no time.

To help you know where to spend your time and money, we've put together a handy guide for you to follow. Read on to learn more.

Recording Environment and Soundproofing

One of the best ways to upgrade your voice studio is to make sure the recording environment is optimized. This means that the room in which you do your recording is soundproofed as best you can.

Eliminate as much outside noise as possible.

Add soft materials to stop sounds from moving around in the room. Covering the walls with blankets is a cheap and easy way to do this. You can also invest in wall soundproofing foam, for example. 

Record when the house is relatively quiet and the outside is less busy. This will make your voiceovers sound superb.

Microphone 

It seems obvious, but upgrading your microphone is one of the best ways to improve your voice studio. Ideally, you'd pick a condenser microphone. These microphones pick up a larger range of sounds.

A condenser microphone will make your voice sound more natural and full. Make sure the microphone you choose has a stand. A stand reduces the chance of unintended sounds, such as knocking the microphone accidentally when recording.

Audio Interface

With an upgraded microphone, you're going to want to add an audio interface. 

An audio interface helps bridge the gap between the microphone and the computer. What this means is that it takes the analog sound vibrations from your microphone and converts them into digital files. It also improves the sound quality significantly.

An audio interface allows you to have multiple microphones or direct musical instrument inputs. This is important if you're recording multiple sound sources at once.

Pop Shield

Adding a pop shield to your microphone will make your voice studio sound much more professional. A pop shield is placed between your mouth and the microphone. It eliminates a lot of the little "popping" sounds you make when speaking. 

A small addition like this one can make all the difference between sounding like an amateur and sounding like a professional. It's an inexpensive and easy upgrade.

DAW Software

Upgrading your Digital Audio Workstation software will also reap rewards. Moving to a dedicated software platform allows you to control your output in far more detail than a free or included program.

Some of the best music production software out there includes Ableton Live 10 Suite Multitrack Recording Software, Image Line FL Studio 20 Producer Edition, and Pro Tools 10 Audio Recording and Editing Software.

Upgrade Your Voice Studio

If you've started recording voice for projects, you're now ready to upgrade your voice studio. As you can see from this list, there are some simple changes you can make that will make your output much more professional.

Soundproof your studio, get a better microphone and make sure your software and other hardware are above average.

For more information on producing voiceovers and other voice products, get in touch with us today.