In the voiceover industry, your audio quality is your calling card. You could deliver a flawless, emotionally perfect read, but if a casting director hears the hum of your refrigerator or the low rumble of a passing truck in your noise floor, your file gets deleted. Period.

In this episode, we tackle the reality of recording voiceover from a home studio: How quiet does your space actually need to be, and what counts as acceptable background noise?

Q: What is the acceptable level of background noise for voiceover work? A: The professional industry standard for voiceover background noise (the noise floor) is -60dB or lower. Anything louder than -55dB will likely result in your audio being rejected by major platforms, publishers, and casting directors.

If you’re serious about booking paid voiceover work, your room tone matters just as much as your talent. Let’s get your studio up to spec.