GavinVO™ – Commercial & Corporate Voiceovers

Project rates are determined by a variety of factors, including the type of voice-over, how it is being used, the size of the intended audience, the length of the recording, and the experience level of the voice actor. The chart below details voice-over rates per increment of time making it easier and faster for you to gauge what your voice-over recording may cost.

Radio commercials (scripts, raw voice and produced) are typically created in increments of 15, 30 or 60 seconds. A minimum rate of $200 applies for local radio commercials, while those being broadcast across the nation have a rate of $1,000+.

As with radio commercials, voice-overs between 15 and 60 seconds long are typical. Rates typically start at $300 per local market project and can be at least $2,000+ for national campaigns.

Retainer Packages

• Voice Only – 1 sheet per week consisting of no more than (2) :60 promos and (10) sweeps of any variety.  Substitutions may be considered on a per-project basis at discretion of Audiovation.  Contact for rates.
• Imaging and/or Commercial Production – 1 sheet per week consisting of no more than (1) Promo and (10) Sweeps or IDs.  Substitutions may be considered on a per-project basis at discretion of Audiovation.  Contact for rates.

Audio Post Production

Already have the script and vocals, just need post editing?  Sure.  Fee negotiable based on scope of project.

Imaging/Production needs?

I can also provide custom audio, sweepers, jingles and more for radio and television stations in need of that “special branding touch”.   Based on a retainer fee,  production services can be provided on a monthly basis under contract. Contact me for details.

Only the best of the best in voice acting are able to snag movie trailer gigs, which is why the pay rate for these jobs is quite competitive. The pay for local or regional trailers is $300 for a 15 to 60 second recording. This increases to $500 in cities such as Chicago or New York. Movie trailers broadcast on a national scale require payment of at least $2000. Internet trailers are now also becoming popular for online-exclusive films; but like local trailers, these have a going rate of $300.

Training videos are essential in the business world. Vocal artists are usually paid per finished minute of recording, with a going voice-over rate per minute of $100.

In addition to training videos, businesses also need voice-overs for their customer service lines. The suggested rate for this type of voice-over work is $100 per minute, or $1500 for a 45-minute recording.

Podcast recordings are split into three main categories: podcast commercials, bumpers and traditional podcasts. Aired during the middle of podcasts, podcast commercials are typically 15 or 30 seconds long. The advised rate per project is $150. Bumpers and sweepers are also between 15 and 30 seconds in length, and also have a going rate of $150 per project. The length of the actual podcast may vary, but in general, vocal artists are paid $250 – $500 for one hour of studio time and another $100 for each additional hour. Please note that the time in studio required to rehearse, record, correct and edit will typically be 2 to 4 times the length of the finished audio recording.

Need a book, e-book, technical or trade manual, guidebook, or other long-form items voiced?  We can do those too. Because the scope of an audiobook recording session depends so much on the individual project, it is suggested that clients budget anywhere from $250 – $500 per finished hour of audio.

The new teaching approach involves replacing traditional homework assignments with videos to watch at home — which means there’s an increasing demand for educational video voice-overs. The base rate for one hour of studio time is $250 – $500, with another $100 added for each additional hour. The time in studio required to record, correct and edit will typically be 2 to 4 times the length of the finished audio recording.

The make-or-break factor in a documentary is the talent of the narrator. A high-quality narrator should be paid $100 per minute, or $1500 for a 45-minute recording. As many documentaries are over an hour in length, special price quotes may be set for longer projects, based on the scope of the documentary.

Narration and character acting both come into play for video game voice-overs. The suggested rate for this type of voice-over work is $100 per minute, or $1500 for a 45-minute recording.