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Voiceover Recording Studio in Los Angeles

Professional VO Sessions for Audiobooks, ADR, Commercials, Animation, E-Learning & More, Open 24/7

539 S Rampart Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Voiceover booth at MIX Recording Studio in Los Angeles with a condenser microphone, pop filter, copy stands and picture monitor
MIX voiceover booth
  • Neumann U87and TLM 103 large-diaphragm condensers
  • ApolloUniversal Audio interface, recorded in Pro Tools
  • Source-Connectand ipDTL for out-of-town directors
  • 24/7Sessions any day, at any hour
  • 44.1 / 48 kHz24-bit WAV, 48 kHz for video and broadcast
  • Engineer optionalSelf-directed or engineered sessions

MIX Recording Studio is a professional voiceover recording studio in Los Angeles, California, located at 539 S Rampart Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057. We offer fully equipped VO recording sessions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for voice actors, narrators, dubbing artists, and content creators across every format and genre. Whether you are recording an audiobook, laying ADR for film or television, cutting a commercial spot, or narrating a corporate training course, MIX provides the controlled acoustic environment, professional-grade microphones, and experienced engineering support your session demands.

Who Books Voiceover Sessions at MIX

  • Voice actors and narratorsBook by the hour, self-directed or with an engineer, for audiobook, commercial, character and e-learning work.Audiobook narration
  • Ad agencies and producersPickups, alternates and remote direction over Source-Connect or ipDTL, with files in the format your producer specifies.Commercial voiceover
  • Post houses and filmmakersADR and dubbing to picture lock, in English, Spanish, Portuguese and other languages.ADR and dubbing
  • E-learning and corporate teamsLong-form narration, training modules and IVR prompts, scheduled around your deadlines at any hour.Corporate narration

What Is Voiceover Recording?

Voiceover recording is the professional capture of a spoken performance in a controlled acoustic environment, separate from on-camera video production.

Voiceover is used across dozens of industries: film and television post-production (ADR and dubbing), audiobook publishing, advertising and commercial production, animation and video game character performance, corporate e-learning and training content, radio and podcast narration, IVR and virtual assistant voice systems, trailer and promo production, and more. Unlike home recording setups, professional VO studios like MIX provide acoustically treated rooms, broadcast-quality microphones, low-noise signal chains, and real-time engineer monitoring: the combination that separates professional-quality audio from amateur recordings that get rejected by publishers and networks.

MIX I control room at MIX Recording Studio in Los Angeles with twin monitors and engineer seating for directed voiceover sessions
MIX I control room

Voiceover Recording Services at MIX

Every session type below runs through the same treated rooms and low-noise signal chain.

Audiobook Narration Recording

MIX Recording Studio provides professional audiobook recording sessions for narrators and authors working with publishers including Audible, ACX, Findaway Voices, and independent distributors. Our acoustically treated rooms and low-noise signal chain meet the technical specifications required by ACX (Amazon/Audible) and most major audiobook publishers, including sample rate, RMS and peak levels, room tone, and noise floor.

Sessions are available by the hour with no minimum commitment for experienced narrators, and editing and mastering can be added to your session. We record audiobooks in English, Spanish, and other languages. Whether you are narrating your first title or your fiftieth, our engineers will ensure your takes are captured cleanly, organized for editing, and delivered in the format your publisher requires.

ADR and Dubbing Recording (Automated Dialogue Replacement)

ADR, Automated Dialogue Replacement, is the process of re-recording dialogue in post-production to replace audio that was captured with ambient noise, technical issues, or poor quality on set. MIX Recording Studio provides ADR and dubbing sessions for film, television, streaming, and online video productions. Our studio can accommodate ADR playback with picture lock, allowing voice actors and directors to sync replacement dialogue to video in real time.

We also support foreign language dubbing and localization sessions for productions being adapted for international markets, including Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages. Our central Los Angeles location makes MIX a practical choice for independent filmmakers, streaming series producers, and post-production houses who need professional ADR facilities without the overhead of a full post-production complex.

Commercial and Advertising Voiceover

Television commercials, radio spots, digital pre-roll ads, and streaming audio ads all require professional voiceover recording that meets broadcast technical standards. MIX Recording Studio records commercial VO sessions for ad agencies, brand marketing teams, production companies, and freelance voice actors with existing client commitments.

Sessions are billed hourly with no additional studio fees, and raw files are delivered in the format specified by your producer or agency (WAV, AIFF, MP3). Rush and same-day availability are possible 24/7. Our experienced engineers understand the pace of advertising production and can run pickups, alternates, and multiple takes efficiently.

Animation and Video Game Character VO

Character voiceover for animation, including TV animation, web series, and short films, and video game dialogue recording requires a studio capable of capturing a wide dynamic range, from whispers to shouts, across extended sessions.

MIX Recording Studio is equipped for character VO sessions with large-diaphragm condenser and dynamic microphone options, allowing voice directors and actors to select the optimal microphone for each character's vocal profile. Video game dialogue sessions requiring multiple characters, branching script structures, or localization in multiple languages are accommodated with session scheduling flexible enough for large cast productions.

Corporate Narration, E-Learning, and Training Content

E-learning courses, employee training modules, corporate explainer videos, and instructional content represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the voiceover market. MIX Recording Studio works with corporate clients, instructional designers, and narrators producing content for platforms including Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and custom LMS deployments.

Long-form corporate narration sessions benefit from our 24/7 availability, which allows narrators and clients to schedule around production deadlines rather than studio business hours.

Spanish-Language and Bilingual Voiceover

Los Angeles is one of the premier markets for Spanish-language and bilingual media production, with a large professional community of Spanish-speaking voice actors and a significant demand for Spanish-language content across advertising, audiobooks, e-learning, and entertainment.

MIX Recording Studio provides bilingual VO sessions in both English and Spanish, with engineers experienced in Spanish-language production workflows. Whether you are recording a Spanish dub of an English-language project or producing original Spanish-language content for a Latin American or US Hispanic market, MIX is equipped and staffed to support your session.

Podcast and Long-Form Audio Narration

In addition to our dedicated podcast studio, MIX offers narration recording sessions for true crime, fiction audio dramas, documentary audio, and editorial podcast content requiring studio-quality vocal capture. Our voiceover recording rooms provide a quieter acoustic environment than the podcast studio for narrators who need the absolute lowest noise floor for spoken word productions.

IVR, Voice Assistants, and Phone System Recording

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, telephone hold messages, and voice assistant persona recording are specialized VO formats requiring clean, consistent, production-ready audio. MIX records IVR scripts, auto-attendant prompts, and on-hold messaging for corporate clients, call center operators, and technology companies. Files are delivered per-prompt or as complete scripts, in the format specified by your telephony platform or voice technology vendor.

Running a speech data program rather than a voiceover job? See speech data recording at MIX.

Why Voice Actors and Producers Choose MIX Recording Studio

MIX Recording Studio offers several advantages that make it a practical first choice for voiceover clients in the Los Angeles area. The studio is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which allows voice actors to book sessions around audition schedules, production deadlines, and personal commitments without fighting for limited daytime studio availability.

The studio's central location, 1.5 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles, is accessible from the 10 and 101 freeways and is convenient to voice actors based in the San Fernando Valley, Westside, East LA, and South LA. Our engineers have recording experience across music, film, television, and spoken word production and understand the specific technical and directorial requirements of professional voiceover sessions. The studio has served over 8,000 clients and produced over 100,000 recordings across formats since opening.

Voice actor on headphones at a condenser microphone with a script page on the stand at MIX Recording Studio, Los Angeles
Voice actor at the microphone, script on the stand

Technical Specifications for Voiceover Sessions

MIX Recording Studio voiceover sessions are delivered to industry-standard technical specifications. Default delivery is 44.1 kHz / 24-bit WAV, with 48 kHz available for video post-production and broadcast delivery. Rooms are acoustically treated for minimal room tone and low ambient noise floor, meeting ACX audiobook requirements and standard broadcast VO specs. ACX asks for a 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit or higher, RMS levels between -23 and -18 dB, peaks no higher than -3 dB, and a noise floor no higher than -60 dB RMS.

Microphone options include large-diaphragm condenser microphones suitable for narration and commercial VO and dynamic microphone options for character work requiring close-proximity recording. Remote session support is available via Source-Connect or ipDTL for out-of-town producers and directors who need to direct the session remotely. Files can be delivered raw (unedited takes) or with noise reduction, breath removal, leveling, and format conversion included as an add-on service.

Voice talent reading copy from a phone at a condenser microphone with a pop filter in the MIX I booth, Los Angeles
Voice talent at a condenser microphone with a pop filter

Voiceover Session Pricing

MIX I studio rental, price per hour
Session typeStandardLonger blockOvernight Mon-WedOvernight Thu-Sun
Self-directed, no engineer3-hour minimum$55$49$18$22
With Advanced engineer2-hour minimum$85$79$48$52
With Elite engineer2-hour minimum$95$89$58$62
With Signature engineer2-hour minimum$115$109$78$82

Longer block: 4 hours or more Monday to Wednesday, 6 hours or more Thursday to Sunday. Overnight: a 9-hour block from 12am to 9am. These are MIX I rates. MIX PRO (formerly MIX II) is $65 per hour and always runs with an engineer. Current rates are always on the pricing page.

Studios, networks and post houses: custom production rates on request. Email office@unionrecordingstudio.com with your project details for a quote.

Voiceover recording sessions at MIX are billed at the same studio rental rates as other recording services.

Studio rental (self-directed, no engineer) for overnight sessions (midnight to 9am) is $18 per hour Monday to Wednesday and $22 per hour Thursday to Sunday. Standard daytime rental is $55 per hour, or $49 per hour on longer blocks. An engineer add-on is available for $30 per hour (Advanced) or $40 per hour (Elite), which is recommended for ADR sessions, commercial production, and any session where a producer or director requires in-session monitoring and file management. Post-session editing, noise reduction, and file formatting services are available at additional cost. There is a 2-hour minimum for engineered sessions and a 3-hour minimum for self-directed studio rental.

Prepaid hour packages offering reduced rates are available for narrators with ongoing or high-volume recording needs. The engineer's fee is additional.

$69916-hour package
$1,23530-hour package
$1,92550-hour package

To book a voiceover session, use the online booking system or call/text +1 (323) 218-7475. Sessions are available 24/7.

How a Voiceover Session Runs

  1. BookChoose a self-directed or engineered session online, or call or text. Sessions run 24/7.
  2. Share the briefSend the script, references and the delivery format your producer or publisher specifies.
  3. RecordYour engineer sets levels, runs takes, pickups and alternates, and keeps takes organized for editing. Directors can join remotely over Source-Connect or ipDTL.
  4. DeliverFiles go out as WAV, AIFF or MP3 in your specified format, raw or with editing as an add-on.

Clients

  • General Motors
  • Netflix
  • MTV
  • Defined.ai
  • Focus Forward
  • Apple

Related Services at MIX

Need ADR or dialogue replacement for a film or television project? MIX operates a dedicated ADR recording studio in Los Angeles with Pro Tools video satellite integration, VocAlign for sync matching, and remote director capability via Source-Connect and ipDTL. Our ADR sessions accommodate picture-lock workflows, streamer cues, and union SAG-AFTRA session documentation.

Recording an audiobook for Audible or ACX? Our ACX audiobook recording studio is equipped for ACX technical compliance, including peak normalization, RMS targets, and noise floor requirements. Sessions include punch-and-roll Pro Tools workflow, chapter-by-chapter organization, and delivery-ready file formatting.

Voiceover Recording Questions, Answered

Can a director or producer run a MIX voiceover session from another city?

Yes. Source-Connect and ipDTL let an out-of-town director or producer hear the performance live and give notes between takes while the talent and engineer work in the room at 539 S Rampart Blvd. Tell us which tool you use when you book.

Which file formats and sample rates does MIX deliver?

Default delivery is 44.1 kHz / 24-bit WAV, with 48 kHz available for video post-production and broadcast. Raw takes can be delivered as WAV, AIFF or MP3, in the format your producer or agency specifies. Noise reduction, breath removal, leveling and format conversion are available as add-on services.

What are the ACX audiobook requirements, and does MIX record to them?

ACX asks for a 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit or higher, RMS levels between -23 and -18 dB, peaks no higher than -3 dB and a noise floor no higher than -60 dB RMS, submitted as MP3 at 192 kbps or higher. Our treated rooms and low-noise signal chain are built for those numbers, and we record punch-and-roll in Pro Tools with files organized chapter by chapter. Measured through the full chain, MIX I room tone sits at about -66 dBFS RMS.

Can MIX record ADR and dubbing to picture?

Yes. Sessions support ADR playback with picture lock, so talent and director can sync replacement dialogue to video in real time, and we record foreign-language dubbing in Spanish, Portuguese and other languages. For the full picture-lock workflow, see our ADR recording studio page.

How do I book a session, and what does it cost?

Book online or call or text +1 (323) 218-7475. Sessions run 24/7. At MIX I, self-directed studio rental is $55 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, $49 per hour on blocks of 4 hours or more Monday to Wednesday and 6 hours or more Thursday to Sunday, and $18 per hour Monday to Wednesday or $22 per hour Thursday to Sunday overnight from midnight to 9am. An Advanced engineer adds $30 per hour and an Elite engineer adds $40 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum.

What should I bring to a voiceover session?

Bring the final script and any pronunciation notes, plus written delivery specs from your agency, publisher or platform. For ADR and dubbing, bring the picture reference and cue notes. We supply the room, the microphones and, if you add one, an engineer who manages takes, pickups and file organization.

Book a Voiceover Session at MIX

539 S Rampart Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057. Open 24/7. Book online, or call or text +1 (323) 218-7475.

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