Voice Cleanup for Voice Actors
Updated October 2026
A voiceover is judged on how clean and consistent it sounds. A repeatable booth and a careful cleanup make every take sound like the same session.
The short version
- Keep the booth and the mic position the same for every session.
- Clean gently: a voiceover needs clear, natural speech.
- Deliver to the loudness the client asks for, with a true peak check.
- Keep the raw takes and the cleaned masters.
Keep the booth consistent
A client may book you again in a month. Keep the same booth, the same mic position and the same level, and write the settings down. A consistent room is what makes two sessions sound like one voice.
Clean gently
A voiceover must sound natural. Use the lowest cleanup that works, and listen for any watery or thin sound. The watery sound guide explains what to avoid.
Deliver to the brief
Clients often name a loudness or a format. Set the level to their target and check the true peak before you send the file.
Keep the masters
Keep the raw take and the cleaned master for each job. The format guide explains which to keep.
Clean, level and deliver
Tunedzy cleans the take gently, sets the loudness the client asks for and exports the master.
Free tools for this
Frequently asked questions
What loudness should a voiceover be?
It depends on the client and the platform. The voice-over loudness guide on this site covers the common targets.
Should I clean every take?
Clean the takes you deliver. Keep the raw takes so you can re-process later.
Do I need a professional booth?
Not always. A consistent quiet room is the practical start.
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