Once you’ve found your voice-over artist or agency, the next step is to record, edit, and master your project. However, with recording equipment being so easily accessible, at-home studios have become increasingly popular. 

In some cases, when artists have the necessary equipment, knowledge, or professional support, the quality of the recordings is passable compared to audio recordings in professional settings. However, in most cases, there is a distinct difference in sound quality.

With voiceovers and audio post-production outputs, professional platforms will discard a track if it doesn’t sound crisp or delivered as a high-quality master. 

We’ve put together eight reasons why booking with professional recording studios is worth your while when it comes to your voice-over and audio projects.

1. Your Project Won’t Suffer From Common Recording Mistakes

When you have a voice-over deliverable, ensuring the recorded audio is high-quality is crucial. DIY/at-home setups often suffer from common issues that professional studios are designed to prevent.

• If artists get too close to the mic, it can lead to overwhelming bass, known as the “proximity effect.” Studio engineers precisely control mic placement to avoid volume fluctuations.
• Room noise and echoes are common in home setups due to poor soundproofing, whereas professional studios are acoustically treated.
• DIY setups often pick up low-frequency rumbles from nearby vibrations. Studios eliminate this with shock mounts and isolation pads.
• Breath sounds can disrupt recordings. In studios, engineers manage breath sounds through direction and strategic mic placement.
• Setting the gain too high when a voice artist records leads to distortion, whereas studios can adjust the gain in real-time.
• Plosives (like “P” and “B” sounds) cause unwanted noise, whereas Sibilant “S” sounds create harshness. Studios use pop filters to subdue the plosives and make use of darker-sounding mics for clearer sounds to avoid sibilance.

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2. Your Project Will Be In Expert Hands 

Recording DIY can tempt voice over artists into using super cheap equipment; we all know a good deal when we see one. However, some deals really are too good to be true. The quality of their recording equipment can influence its ability to do what it’s intended to do.

In a professional recording studio, the equipment is industry-graded and trusted to deliver the desired outputs. Moreover, a professional studio has expert engineers who know how to use the equipment to its fullest potential. These professionals bring years of training to the table, making use of the audio interface in the control room, handling and setting up the equipment, and providing real-time feedback to the voice-over artists in the sound booth to ensure the final product meets industry standards.

Experienced engineers and sound designers know how to layer, mix, and edit sounds for an immersive experience, giving your project that polished, cinematic feel that home setups – and voice talent on their own – can rarely achieve.

3. Consistency Throughout The Process

Professional studios bring a level of consistency that’s hard to replicate at home. With varying room acoustics and equipment limitations, home setups can often produce inconsistent results, especially across multiple sessions. Professional studios maintain strict standards to ensure each recording has the same audio setup. 

This consistency is crucial when working on long-term projects.

Professional studios can manage your projects with a high level of expertise. They oversee every stage of the creative process, from session planning to direction in the recording session to post-production quality checks. By providing a clear project timeline and established procedures, these studios allow you to rest assured that all technical and performative aspects are being handled effectively.

4. Get The Most Out Of A Collaborative Environment

A major advantage of a professional studio is the collaborative energy that comes from working with a team. In addition to engineers, studios often employ sound designers, directors, and producers who all contribute valuable insights and skills. 

This team effort brings valuable insight, ensuring your project is refined. We are set up to accommodate clients who would like to call in during sessions, allowing you to offer your notes and expertise to the session. 

Unlike a home recording session, where feedback might be limited, working in a professional studio offers your artist immediate access to experts who can provide guidance, suggest creative solutions, and produce a more polished product.

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5. High-Quality Acoustics That Aren’t Easily Replicable 

Achieving perfect acoustics at home is challenging, and even minor imperfections can detract from a recording’s quality.

Professional studios are purpose-built with high-end soundproofing materials and acoustic treatments, creating an ideal environment for recording. This controlled setting minimises unwanted noise, echo, and reverb, capturing only the purest sound.

The difference in sound quality is significant. A studio environment creates a fuller, more natural sound, with every detail crystal clear. This is particularly essential for voice-overs, where capturing every inflexion counts.

6. Faster Turnaround & Reduced Downtime

Thanks to streamlined processes, professional studios are well-equipped to deliver quicker turnaround times. With access to professional software and hardware, engineers can work through editing and mixing at a pace that’s difficult to match at home.

Additionally, studios have contingency measures like backup power and spare equipment to prevent downtime during sessions. With a full setup ready to handle unexpected issues, studios can stick to schedules and avoid frustrating interruptions.

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7. Accessible, Professional Audio Post-Production Facilities

Professional studios have access to advanced editing software and tools. This technology, combined with the expertise of professional sound engineers, ensures that every sound is mastered perfectly. Quality control at professional studios is rigorous, with skilled editors fine-tuning each detail to create a polished track.

Skilful audio post-production can turn an ordinary voice over  into a standout piece, clear voice tracks filled with dimension.

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8. Professional Handling, No Matter The Project’s Scale

Professional studios can also effortlessly provide the necessary resources, especially if your project requires extensive sound layering, intricate design, or large volumes of voice-over work.

They have the scalability to add extra equipment, offer a diverse roster of voice-over talent, or extend recording time to meet the demands of your project.

This scalability means that regardless of the size of your project, a professional studio can accommodate your needs efficiently and deliver results on time and within budget.

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Make A Worthwhile Investment With Coshers Recording Studios

Even though there are ways to record quality audio at home, the audio post-production process associated with access to professional equipment, expert engineers, kitted-out control rooms, acoustically fitted studios, and a support team that can deal with you as the client directly, all offer unmatched advantages.

Arranging a session in a professional recording studio is an investment in the quality and reliability of your project. Avoid the errors and the back-and-forths. Get it done right the first time.

Use our Professional Recording Studio, based in Cape Town, South Africa, or arrange a remote recording for your artist. Our engineers can professionally edit and master both.

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