MicrophonesUltra-quiet
Rode NT1 Signature Edition
$159est.
One of the quietest mics at any price — a near-silent noise floor on a budget.
Voice Acting Gear Finder
Build Your Voiceover Studio
From your first budget setup to a signature studio. The mics, interfaces, headphones, and software working voice actors actually use, sorted by tier and budget.
Get recording with no obvious weak links, for the least money.
MicrophonesValue
Audio-Technica AT2020
$99est.
The classic first 'real' studio condenser — proven, durable, consistent.
InterfacesBudget
M-Audio M-Track Solo
$49est.
The cheapest reliable way to get an XLR mic into your computer.
HeadphonesStarter
Sennheiser HD 206
$35est.
Closed-back isolation so your mic doesn't pick up playback while tracking.
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My Gear
Inside My Studio & Travel Rig
The gear I actually reach for, from my full studio setup to the kit I take on the road.
Microphone
AKG C214
$388
A rugged large-diaphragm cardioid condenser, a more affordable cousin of the C414, clean and detailed on voice and instruments.
MicrophoneVersatile / Value
Sennheiser MKH 416
$1,049
The broadcast-standard short shotgun, the sound of commercial, promo, and trailer voiceover, and my go-to on the road too.
MicrophoneDetail
Neumann TLM 103
$1,295
A large-diaphragm cardioid Neumann with a detailed, low-noise, up-front voicing.
Microphone
Warm Audio WA-47
$999
A tube condenser inspired by the classic U47, with big, warm, vintage-flavored character.
Interface
Universal Audio Apollo x6
$2,300
A rackmount Thunderbolt interface with Unison preamps and HEXA-core UAD DSP for real-time analog-modeled processing.
Interface
Warm Audio WA412
$1,100
A four-channel mic preamp modeled on the classic API 312, punchy and colorful.
Interface
Warm Audio WA273-EQ
$1,279
A two-channel British console-style preamp with Neve-inspired 1073 EQ.
HeadphonesValue
AKG K240
$80
The classic semi-open studio reference, comfortable and natural, a longtime affordable standard.
Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
$80
Closed-back monitoring headphones with dependable isolation and a flat, honest response on a budget.
Miscellaneous
Furman M-8Dx Power Conditioner
$200
Rack power conditioning with surge protection and voltage monitoring to keep the studio clean and protected.
Miscellaneous
Mackie Big Knob Passive
$70
A passive 2x2 monitor controller for clean level and source or speaker switching, with nothing added to the signal path.
Studio monitors
Dynaudio LYD 48
$2,400
Three-way powered nearfield monitors with detailed, accurate imaging for mixing and critical listening.
Miscellaneous
Mac Studio M2 Ultra (128GB / 2TB)
The workhorse computer behind the studio, an M2 Ultra with 128GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD for heavy sessions.
Software
Deezy Creative Utility Suite
A creative utility suite with handy tools that speed up the day-to-day voiceover workflow.
Software
Pro Tools
$299
The industry-standard studio DAW for deep editing, mixing, and collaboration.