Voice artists come in all shapes and sizes. Some like to avoid directed sessions and prefer self-records. Typical turnaround time and availability can vary from a few hours to a couple of days.
What is 'normal' for you?
Please fill out this form and let us know. It will influence the information displayed on your profile, so our website can better match voices with projects.

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Enquiry/booking email address

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Primary enquiry/booking telephone number

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Booking options

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You can be booked via Voiceovers Ltd.

How would you describe your main playing age?
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Child

Teenage

Young adult

Youthful twenties, thirties

Thirties/forties

Mature adult

Senior

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Your personal contact information is always hidden, all enquiries via your online form.

Your Top Six Hashtags (Keywords)

Six simple 'hashtag' style words which distinguish your voice

Directed sessions

Your normal working hours (when you take enquiries & perform sessions) (UK time)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Your normal availability for directed sessions (link-ups)

"Radio producer's dream": You're normally available at short notice (within a few hours) for directed sessions.

"Busy bee": You can offer directed sessions but normally need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

"The self-recorder": You're not normally available for directed sessions.

If you use an online diary/booking system, put the website address here:

IP session capability
(at least one successful session has been made)

Source-Nexus

ipDTL

Cleanfeed

Other

I record a safety copy in case of internet glitches

I have a Source-Connect paid subscription

Any other relevant info or preferences

Legacy audio patches

Telephone patch

Video Capability
(Assuming video only, as audio will be via a separate system like Cleanfeed)

No capability

I can send a video feed of me/my studio

I can view a remote video feed (such as guide visuals)

Both: I can send a video feed and view a video feed

Preferred Video Method
(This is for video feed only; audio will be linked via another system like Cleanfeed)

Zoom

WhatsApp Video

FaceTime

Jitsi Meet

Other (please specify)

In-person sessions

Thoughts on in-person sessions

Only if lucrative

Yes actively promote:

Geographic area (e.g. Central London). Please note, this information may be displayed on the search results for all to see.

Self-records

Your view of self-records

Avoid (this will show you as unavailable for self-records)

Actively promote

Your normal turnaround with self-records

"Super fast": You can normally deliver self-records the same working day if booked in the morning, or by midday next working day if booked in the afternoon (e.g. scripts under 5 mins).

"Normal": You can normally deliver self-records in one working day (e.g. scripts under 5 mins).

"Limited": You normally need a few working days to deliver recordings.

Other

Custom samples

Try to avoid

Normally if requested

Yes, actively promote

Special markets you are targeting

You promote yourself as available for radio station sessions at standard rates.

You promote yourself as available on Sunday mornings for Middle Eastern clients (UAE etc.) (Take enquiries and make recordings).

You promote yourself as available weekdays until at least 7pm for American clients. (Take enquiries and make recordings).

You promote yourself as available for short notice (less than 24 hours) in-person sessions in central London.

You promote yourself as an in-person announcer for events (typically evening events/dinners).

John Darvall

I am a seasoned voice-over artist known for my versatile vocal range and ability to convey emotion and character through my voice.

With years of experience in the industry, I have built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality audio content across various genres, including commercials, documentaries, audiobooks, and animated projects.

I am also BBC Radio Broadcaster, with over 25 years live TV Continuity, including Channel 5, ITV, BFBS and Forces TV

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Description

Vocal Characteristics

Tone: My warm and inviting tone makes me particularly effective for narrations and commercial work. My voice can range from deep and authoritative to light-hearted and approachable, allowing me to adapt to different project requirements.

Clarity: My diction is precise, ensuring every word is enunciated. This makes me an excellent choice for educational material and instructional content.

Emotion: I can infuse my voice with emotion, making my performances resonate with listeners. Whether it's a commercial's excitement or a documentary's sombre tone, I can align my vocal delivery with the desired mood.

Specializations:

Commercials: I have worked on numerous advertising campaigns, lending my voice to brands requiring enthusiasm and professionalism. My ability to match the brand's voice helps create memorable advertisements that effectively communicate the intended message.

Narration: I am exceptionally skilled in long-form narration, such as for documentaries and corporate videos. My storytelling ability engages listeners and keeps them interested throughout the content. For instance, my IMDB credit work on music documentaries showcases my talent for painting vivid images with my voice.

Animation and Gaming: I have a flair for character voices and bring animated characters to life. My voice-over work in video games and animated series highlights my capacity to adapt my voice to suit various fictional personas, adding depth and personality.

Technical Skills:

Recording Quality: I have a professional home studio with a high-quality microphone and audio processing and editing software. This setup ensures that recordings are clear and polished and meet industry standards.

Editing: Proficient in audio editing, allowing him to deliver clean takes with minimal background noise. His attention to detail ensures that the final product is of the highest quality.

Client Collaboration: I pride myself on my collaborative approach. I value client input and often work closely with directors and producers to ensure my voice aligns with their vision.

Videos

Corporate Video

Product Launch

Corporate Video

Training Video for UAE

Safety Training Video

Visual Training Video

Availability

The following availability is estimated based on this artists normal availablity.

Day

Directed (AM)

Directed (PM)

Undirected turnaround

U/D

Fri 11th

Friday 11th

Good

Fast

Sat 12th

Saturday 12th

Good

Fast

Sun 13th

Sunday 13th

Good

Fast

Mon 14th

Monday 14th

Good

Fast

Tue 15th

Tuesday 15th

Good

Fast

Wed 16th

Wednesday 16th

Good

Fast

Thu 17th

Thursday 17th

Good

Fast

Fri 18th

Friday 18th

Good

Fast

Sat 19th

Saturday 19th

Good

Fast

Sun 20th

Sunday 20th

Good

Fast

Mon 21st

Monday 21st

Good

Fast

Normal working hours are:
Mon-Fri: from 7am til 8pm
Weekend: from 7am til 5pm

Upcoming out of studio/holiday dates:

From

Type

Booking Information

Clients & Experience

BBC UK and World Wide
Lloyds Bank
UBS UK and Worldwide
Amazon
Warner Music
BBC Radio and TV
BFBS Televison
Forces TV
SSVC
Channel 5
Smooth Radio
SAGA
Royal Television Society
Hewlett Packard
Universal

Other Info

Radio Presenter, Network TV Director, Voice Artist with my own home broadcast quality studio with Neumann TLM 103 Mic and Behringer mixer.

I am a seasoned voice-over artist known for my versatile vocal range and ability to convey emotion and character through my voice.

With years of experience in the industry, I have built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality audio content across various genres, including commercials, documentaries, audiobooks, and animated projects.

I am also BBC Radio Broadcaster, with over 25 years live TV Continuity, including Channel 5, ITV, BFBS and Forces TV