voice over recording studio
Great stories deserve great voice recording
Whether for your brand’s latest campaign, a thought-provoking documentary or a laugh-a-minute podcast – a great voiceover is often the central audio ingredient in a truly engaging project.
With over twenty years of experience collaborating with the most exacting global clients across advertising, Film TV, radio and podcasting, we know how to effortlessly deliver award-winning voiceover recordings.
_famous faces
Just some of the incredible voice talent to have graced our studios in recent years.
_OUR voice over recording STUDIOS
Our complex of 4 studios is nestled in a beautiful tree-lined mews in the heart of Central London, just 5 minutes from Holborn tube (and 10 minutes to National Rail, Euston & King’s Cross).
Our control rooms can happily accommodate up to 6 guests (plus our engineer) and our master live room is able to seat up to 8 people – perfect for podcasts, audiobooks, larger round table discussions or ensemble ADR.
_Our little corner of london
Surrounded by a plethora of boutique coffee houses and local eateries, our studios are spacious, air-conditioned and with natural light. Coupled with a good splash of colour and finished with stylish mid-century furniture, we work tirelessly to create an environment conducive to producing creative work.
_Hear for yourself
_what our clients say
Award-winning TV Comedy Writer & Director
Producer // Leo Burnett
Creative Director // Meantime Studio
_BOOK YOUR SESSION
_Why Choose us?
Prime Location
Situated in Holborn, Central London - minutes from major transport hubs
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
91% of sessions completed within or quicker than quoted time
Competitive Rates
40% less expensive than West End studios on average
Spacious Studios
4 control rooms and 2 fully sound isolated live rooms perfect for podcasts, audiobooks or larger round table discussions
Experienced Team
With over 20 years experience, our In-house engineers and project managers are always one step ahead making your session run like clockwork
RAPID RESPONSE
Guaranteed reply within 30 minutes to all VO enquiries
State of the Art Equipment
An exquisite collection of microphones, pre-amps and outboard effects to get the best out of any voice
Bulletproof Remote Dial-In
HD audio streaming and visual sync lock with real-time feedback from any browser
Secure File Delivery
256-bit Encrypted file hosting via dedicated client portal for easy download and versioning
Talent Sourcing
We can help find you the perfect VO tailored to your project
_Budget with confidence
We understand the importance of being able to effectively budget voiceover recording sessions. Charging by the hour can feel worryingly open-ended, particularly if you’re not sure how long the session might run.
We’re here to help.
_Flexibility means Availability
The unique cable routing of our studios allows any of our four soundproof control rooms to be connected to any live room, providing maximum flexibility and availability to accommodate various sessions, attended group sizes and project needs – exactly when you need it.
We guarantee all enquiries are answered within a maximum of 30 minutes of getting in touch with us, saving you time and allowing you to actually move the project forward.
91% of sessions we do are completed either on time or quicker than our initial quote
Our rates are on average 40% less expensive than the usual West End studios
Often VO reads are at the end of a wider project. We understand at this point budgets can be depleted and time, against you.
You need a studio that can be as flexible as you are, working with you to bring the session in on time and on budget.
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+44 (0)20 7404 7227
_Our voiceover engineers
With an experienced team of certified in-house engineers and project managers on hand to facilitate your every need, we can be flexible and accommodating to get your session not only booked, but files back to you with the minimum of fuss.
No stress – just great sounding voiceovers, happy clients (and talent), and peace of mind for you.
_SESSION SET UP & FILE DELIVERY
Unlike many studios, we don’t charge you for setup.
File ingest, session setup, file hosting and transfers are also included.
Files are hosted and delivered with 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) via your own dedicated Client Portal – accessible easily from any device.
And with easy-to-understand file names – complete with all versions continually at hand in one simple location, we believe downloading your files should be as headache-free as the way we run our sessions. No more download links that expire, or confusion over which is the latest version.
_VOICEOVER RECORDING SESSION WORKFLOW
As well as imagining the unimagined, we expect the unexpected and know exactly how to keep the session on track.
We pride ourselves on always being one step ahead of any potential curve balls, whether that be script or edit changes or a voiceover artist with a cold.
We employ tried and tested workflows and best practice session preparation that can speed up the session by over a third.
And our experience allows us to eek the best possible takes out of voice artists, helping them relax and perform to their peak.
When required, our engineers are able to offer direction to deliver the exact tone your project requires.
So you leave with a killer VO that times well, is engaging and is full of life.
_REMOTE DIAL-IN FOR VOICE RECORDING
For those unable to attend in person, our bulletproof dial-in setup shares clients pristine video sync-locked HD sound (not grainy, bandwidth-reduced audio) – all from one click in a browser.
With a direct line to the talent, engineer, and in-studio attendees, you can provide feedback seamlessly in real-time from the comfort of your own home.
No dropouts. No lag. No annoying echo. We’ve got you covered.
Creative Producer // Adidas
_OUR GEAR
A good craftsman never blames his tools. But let’s face it, you can’t eat soup using a fork.
From our collection of expertly curated microphones (some worth £10k+), pristine Dante-enabled pre-amps to warm, tube outboard – we hand-pick our gear per the nuanced requirements of each voice and each project to get the most of your session.
_Selected Microphones
- Telefunken ELAM 251 (tube)
- Neumann U67 (tube)
- Neumann U87/102/103/KM184s
- Coles 4038 Ribbons (Matched Pair)
- Sennheiser MKH 418 M/S Boom / Dialogue Mic
- Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonic Mic
- Early 60s Telefunken D11c’s (Pair)
- Sennheiser LAV mics
- Barcus Berry + JR French Contact Mics
- Variety of podcast style dynamic mics including Shure SM7b (with cloudlifters), Shure SM57, Sennheiser E906
_Selected Pre-Amps & Outboard
- 8 Channel Neve 1073 OPX (Dante)
- Chandler Redd.47
- Thermionic Culture Snow Petrel
- Focusrite Red 8 Pre (Dante)
- UAD Apollo X8
- SPL Goldmike II
- Bricasti M7 Reverb
- Lexicon M300 Multi-Effects Processor
- Thermionic Culture Phoenix Stereo Compressor
- SSL Bus+ Stereo Compressor
- Dramastic Audio Obsidian Stereo Compressor
- Joe Meek Stereo 1.2 Stereo Compressor
_Need a studio?
We are a close-knit team here at The Futz Butler and we like to think of our clients as extended family – not a booking in the diary to get in and out.
When you need the absolute best quality and faultless service – and more importantly don’t want to overpay for the privilege, it’d be our pleasure to welcome you here.
