about the voice

Ashley Dowds is a seasoned Cape-Town-based actor and voice artist on stage and on Camera. With over 25 years of studio experience, this is a voice you can rely on for a quick turn around on a quality recording.

Story Voice

Your story deserves more than a voice. It deserves someone who understands them.

AUDI etron TV (Car) ad

Demo

voice over service

From my home studio gear: AKG214 mic, Scarlett 2i2 preamp

Radio ad: Soft sell
French Design Co online ad
Radio ad, also used at the race track! SPCA anti-cruelty horse racing

about Story2Voice

voicing your story in a way that humanises and inspires

I believe story is the reason for human voice, in a way that is impossible to re-invent with A.I. It’s the heartbeat, breath and rhythm of humanity. Story2voice offers a professional voice over service with the experience of over 25 years in radio, eLearning, Film and TV performance. The result is ‘lived-in’ delivery that is true on the ear. One that resonates with your audience.

Your story, my voice—perfectly aligned.

voice styles

Narration, Online, Radio/TV commercials, Corporate video, Documentary, Audiobooks.

Descriptives

Authentic, Warm, Sincere, Conversational, Inspiring,

TV series promo (‘The Sopranos’)
Character VO: Radio ad
Character VO (‘American Android’): Radio ad:

clients insights

I’ve had the pleasure of working with various international brands, such as National Geographic, Amstell Lager, Audi, and BMW. My experience extends to below the line internal P2P and explainers. I am confident in my ability to bring any script to life, regardless of the industry or genre.










"You have such an awesome voice. It comes from a deep emotional intelligence and not just from the vocal cords.” FATHIMA AMOD, Masson Training Solutions









“Ballet is Beautiful is innovative in many ways not least by the introduction into a sphere where the spoken word is not usually included.  Ashley’s contribution          to this production has added immeasurably to the original concept.” SA National Dance Trust Trustees


































FAQ’s





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What Types of Voice-Over Services Do You Offer?

I offer a BASIC service with the voice over recording. Basic means: taking out breaths, cleaning up retakes and pauses; adding EQ if necessary, Normalising to -2db – and then of course formatting to spec.







Can I Request a Specific Voice Tone or Style?

Yes – you may have a previous VO reference that you can send to give me an idea of tone.







Do You Offer Revisions?

Sure! But that’s another recording fee. It ISN’T another recording fee if the script stays more or less the same, and client needs another slight shift in the tone.











How Do I Book a Voice-Over Service?

Contact me: story2voice@gmail.com







How Much Does a Voice-Over Cost?

That depends on a few factors: DURATION and PLATFORM (internal websites do not carry any usage fee, but public TV does). To make it easy, I have a rule of thumb costing for the performance fee: With LONG FORMAT, it is a standard R3000 for the first 5 mins; R800 for every 5 mins after that. For other inquiries, get in touch.







How Long Will It Take to Deliver My Voice-Over?

If your copy is ready and signed off, it can be ready within an hour – depending on WHAT you’re asking to be voiced. Here’s a useful site for judging reading speed: Words to Time







What File Formats Do You Deliver In?

Most commonly requested QUALITY recording: A 24-bit/48kHz audio format is the standard for video production and professional digital streaming. It provides a wide dynamic range and perfectly syncs with film and video frame rates.