Voice Acting Studios in Vancouver


Vancouver is known as the voice-actor capital of the world. 1000s of experienced and aspiring voice actors descend upon Vancouver every year hoping to land that next big voice-acting role, be it in TV, Commercials, or on a Blockbuster animation movie. 

Some of the world’s best studios are located in Vancouver and we’ve been known to produce some of the best animation movies in recent years including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Rick & Morty, Hotel Transylvania 1, 2 & 3, Beat Bugs, Barrel, Bob's Burgers and Angry Birds.  

With the amount of animation movies being produced on a yearly basis, there are tons of opportunity out there for voice-actors. Getting into a big production isn’t easy, but you’ve got to start somewhere. 

Need to get Voice recording for an upcoming audition?
Look no further than the Lucky Horse Studio. Conveniently located only 40mins from Vancouver, we provide in-studio voice-over recording as well as coaching and post production.

Our Voice Recording Studio

You’ve taken the decision to record your VoiceOver for an impending voice acting audition. But you don’t have the equipment or the experience to record the perfect demo. No worries. Lucky Horse Studio can help with that. 
Come down and work with one of our trained voice-over coaches who will assist you in creating the perfect demo from scratch. 
Many talented voice actors have come through our studio over the years and we're looking forward to working with you. Have a read through some of the common question we get about In-Studio Voice Recording.
​​​How do I know If I need to record in Studio?
You’ve realized recording at home on your laptop with headphones is not the best way to produce a high quality audio segment.
The next step is to get into a studio and record your voice-over auditions in a smooth and professional manner, giving yourself the best chance to land that voice-over role. Not only do we do the full audio mastering, but you will also get one-on-one coaching sessions with professional voiceover Patrick Talbot.
Can I just record my voice-over auditions from home?
​Of course you can. But do you have the right equipment, a suitable echo-free space to record, and do you know how to properly edit the audio for better quality? That’s ok, most people don’t. A small recording studio like the one offered at Lucky Horse Studios is an intimate, yet friendly setting where you will be coached through your voice-overs
How to get the most out of your in studio recording session?
Prepare. Practise. You want to come in ready and confident to deliver your best ever voice-over segment. Our coaches will help fine tune some of (yes, we’ll coach you through it)
We will work with you as your voiceover tracks are recorded so that you can get the most out of your session.
At Lucky Horse Studios we dont have any private booths or sound rooms. Our studio offers a unique setting for aspiring voice actors to record auctions that are crisp and clear, helping you to land that next big audition.
​Whats included in a voice recording session?
First we’ll let you know how the whole process works and how we can get the most of the session together. Next we’ll start recording and do multiple takes while coaching you through it the entire time. We’ll then extract the best takes, master the audio, add music and sound effects where necessary to create your perfect demo. At the end we provide you with mp3 that you can use when submitting applications. With over 10 years of experience we know how to make you sound great and land that next big voice acting role.
Preparing for in-studio
Try the 5 Basic Types of Characters in Voice Acting Roles. While there are countless voice over roles that you can take on, learning the five basic types of character roles will help to get you off to a good start.
Practice trying on these different character roles and recording yourself in the process too. Depending on your professional background, you may find some of these roles to be more natural for you than others. You’ll discover so much about your voice and your talent, as well as develop a method of acting that will help you become a better voice over performer. These roles include: The Instructor; the Real Person, The Spokesperson, the Narrator; and the Announcer. 
Refer to this Voice.com article for more information on preparation. 
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Voice Acting FAQs

​How do you get into voice over acting?
Generally, just jump into it! If you’re interested in voice acting, look into studios, classes or even online resources like Youtube to see what the basics of this craft look like. Lucky Horse Studios provides coaching with all our In-Studio, so you can feel comfortable knowing all your auditions are on point. Learn more about our voice-over coaching programs. 
Do you need acting classes to become a voice actor?
Though it’s not necessary, having some acting experience can certainly help your confidence, and give you some useful skills when it comes time to get on a mic and act.
What are the requirements for becoming a voice actor?
Requirements vary depending on what you’re asking about. Though a top quality microphone isn’t necessarily required, getting a clear cut tape to send to hiring agents can certainly be an advantage. At Lucky Horse Studios we offer very affordable hourly rates for studio for those starting out their careers.
​Is it hard to become a voice actor?
Becoming a voice actor is just like any other acting career. Though it’s not easy, it’s certainly a worthwhile profession if you do choose to follow this career path. You'll have to do specific Voice acting training which might include lessons, coaching, practising, and potentially some pro-bono work to get you started. 
​Can you make a living as a voice actor?
It really depends on your appetite to make it work. For a lot of people it's a supplemental income stream, but for other sit's a full career. In Canada Voice actors can make approx $45/hour, according to Indeed. To put it in perspective Voice actors could earn $250 – $350 for a 30 second market radio commercial. If you're pursuing a career in audiobook narration, the standard rates commonly range between $200 – $300 per hour of recording.