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Voiceover Recording Studio In Chicago

Voiceover Recording Studio In Chicago

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Spent the week recording a VO project at Untold Stories Recordings and honestly, I miss that booth. Great sound, chill vibe, and the team made long hours feel like a breeze. Professional, welcoming, and just the right amount of fun. Highly recommend!

-Jaci Simon

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Captivate Your Listeners
  • Professional Sound Quality: Achieve crystal-clear audio recordings that enhance the listening experience and make your voiceover stand out.

  • Acoustically Treated Studio: Benefit from a soundproof environment designed to minimize noise and maximize clarity, ensuring optimal recording conditions.

  • Experienced Audio Engineers: Work with skilled professionals who understand the nuances of voiceover production and provide guidance throughout the process.

  • Personalized Support: Receive tailored assistance to help you navigate the recording process, from script preparation to final edits.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy convenience with flexible booking options that fit your busy schedule, making it easy to get started on your project.

  • Quick Turnaround Times: Experience efficient production with prompt delivery of your final audio files, so you can share your work with your audience sooner.

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Location & Hours

1007 West 19th Street Chicago IL 60608

M-F 8am-8pm, Weekends 10am-7pm

Rates

-Recording is $50 per hour, 4-hour minimum.

Deposits And Booking

-Monday to Friday: $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure/book time, covering the first hour of your session.

-Saturdays: $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure/book time, covering the first four hours of your session.

-Deposits must be paid within 15 minutes of scheduling to secure your session. No exceptions.

-Failure to show results in deposit loss. No exceptions.

Timing and Payments:

-Sessions start at the confirmed arrival time. No exceptions.

-Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early. If unable to accommodate, you’ll need to wait outside.

Reviews From Untold Stories' Artists

An incredibly professional studio. Ian worked hand in hand with my band from recording to producing to mixing and mastering, and flawlessly understood our artistic vision. He was able to perfectly balance the delicate act of providing insights from his decades of experience, while simultaneously allowing us to take the reins and record our project how we envisioned it. An absolute privilege to work with him, highly recommend to anyone from veterans of the industry to brand new beginners.

There’s something truly special about seeing your songs come to life, especially at a studio such as this one where I feel truly at home and comfortable to be myself and express myself through music. Working with Ian, gave me so much motivation and reignited my passion towards making music. Many, many thanks to Untold Stories for being the safe space I needed to bring my vision to fruition.

A truly 10/10 studio that I'd strongly recommend to anyone needing studio time. Before even discussing the product, I want to highlight how awesome of a guy Ian (the owner and sound engineer) is...He's honest, kind, patient, and a joy to be around. When I initially reached out to him, I was nervous about visiting a professional studio, but he walked me through the process and gave me the knowledge and confidence to book a session and record some really great music. The studio itself is in a nice area that's easily accessible. Inside, the place is stocked with high-end equipment and great soundproofing/isolation. The gear - in tandem with Ian's creativity and expert musical sense (mixing/mastering) will have you making music that you're truly proud of. It's hard to put into words how awesome (and affordable) of an experience working with Ian is. My advice would be to book a session and see for yourself!

Untold Stories is the best. Everything you read in the reviews is true— trust your gut and book with Ian. He made arrangements for me on a tight timeline, he was professional and incredibly smart, super friendly, and a pleasure to work with!!

I had a game changing experience at Untold Stories (...great name btw!). I've been messing around with recording my own stuff from home for a few years, at an amateur level, but I came into the session with the mindset of trying to learn as much as possible about how to record properly. And I learned a bunch about what kind of equipment to invest in personally, how to produce tracks, tips on EQ settings and just generally how to work efficiently in a studio environment. As well as just having a blast the whole day, this genuinely upped my game for recording vocals, guitar and harmonica. I'd say Ian was the real star of the show though, as he created a very relaxed but professional vibe throughout the whole day, he really know's his stuff and even though I'm just starting out in the studio world, I guarantee he could record, mix or master for musicians at all levels. I felt like no time was wasted throughout the session and the cherry on top was that I finished the 8hr session with a completed track that I love! Highly recommend for any musical minstrels out there who are looking to lay down some quality tracks! 👌

I came all the way from Germany to record my album with Ian! Ive been to music studios all over the world and the customer service and quality from Untold Stories Recordings is the best i have ever experienced!

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Welcome to Untold Stories Recordings, your premier Chicago recording studio for voiceover recording. We’re here to capture your performance with precision and clarity, helping voiceover actors deliver compelling reads for commercials, animations, audition reels and more with our state-of-the-art equipment.

Our Voiceover Recording Process

Recording voiceovers is about bringing your script to life. Here’s how we make it happen in our Chicago studio:

    • Studio Setup: We create a quiet, comfortable environment with optimal acoustics in our sound proof and professionally treated booth to ensure your voice shines. Think of it as the perfect stage for your performance.
    • Microphone Selection: We choose from our premium mics, usually a Neumann U87, to match your voice’s tone, whether it’s bold and dynamic or soft and nuanced. Mic positioning is fine-tuned for clarity.

    • Recording: Using our analog gear like our Neve preamps we will use EQ and a bit of 76 compression to capture peaks and a WA2A to glue it all together, we capture clean, high-quality audio. Our focus is on raw recordings that sound professional straight out of the booth.
    • Playback Review: We provide real-time playback so you can hear your takes and make adjustments, ensuring you’re happy with the performance.

Simplified Recording Process

We’re happy to record your voiceover project however you prefer, but we’ve developed a method to streamline production:

    • Step 1: Record a segment of your script.
    • Step 2: Playback the take and punch in to fix any mistakes.

Multiple Voices: For projects with multiple voice actors, we set up as many mics as needed. We record a rough take of all actors live together, then each voice actor records their part separately to ensure the highest quality audio.

Results

With this method, our high-quality recordings often need only light mastering, minimizing editing or mixing. For short voiceovers like commercials with background music, we’re open to handling mixing and mastering, starting at $175. For smaller projects we are happy to assist with editing with you here at the studio.

Note: We specialize in recording only for voiceovers. For editing, mixing, or mastering not covered above, we’re happy to refer or help you find someone who can polish your projects if needed.

Cost and Booking

Rate: $50 per hour for recording (4-hour minimum).

Mixing with Mastering: Starting at $150 per finished hour. Please call for an estimate.

Book Now: Call us at (872) 444-6316.

Why Choose Us?

Our Chicago studio combines cutting-edge gear with a creative, welcoming vibe. We’re perfect for independent and professional voice actors who want high quality recordings. Let’s bring your script to life together.

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