English Speakers Needed (North America) – One-Hour Audio Recording Project

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox English Speakers Needed (North America) – One-Hour Audio Recording ProjectContractJob DescriptionWe are seeking native English speakers located in North America to participate in a voice data collection project. Participants will record approximately one hour of audio through a virtual recording studio to support the development of speech and language technologies. This is a straightforward recording task and does not require professional voice acting experience or a professional recording setup. The recordings collected for this project will be used for research and development purposes only. What You'll DoRecord approximately 1 hour of prompted speech using our virtual recording platformComplete the recording in a quiet environmentSpeak naturally and clearly throughout the sessionAudio recordings will be automatically submitted from the studio for review upon completionQualificationsWho We're Looking ForNative English speakersCurrently located in North AmericaAble to follow recording instructions carefullyReliable internet connection, and access to a computer, microphone and quiet recording environmentNo prior voice acting or recording experience is required.Audio Sample Requirement:No audition is required for this project.However, for the proposal, all applicants must submit a short audio sample recorded using the same microphone, device, and environment they intend to use for the project.Please submit a sample that is approximately 30–60 seconds in length.Recording Requirements To ensure high-quality recordings, participants must:Record in a quiet indoor environmentUse a consistent recording setup throughout the sessionSpeak clearly and at a natural paceEnsure their voice can be heard clearly at all timesMinimize background noise and interruptions Technical RequirementsSystem Configuration: Your talent must ensure their audio hardware, interface, or microphone is set to a sample rate that matches the recording settings used in the Studio that we provide access to.Equipment: An XLR microphone is the best option. Use of laptop and Bluetooth microphones is strongly discouraged.Microphone Positioning: The microphone should be placed approximately 6 to 8 inches from the mouth.Required Audio Metrics: The Studio setup check will measure noise floor, voice level, and signal-to-noise ratio, and will check for clipping before recording begins.Environmental Consistency: The setup check only measures metrics at the moment the test runs. Any subsequent changes to background noise, microphone position, or gain and volume settings will affect the final audio.ScriptsThe scripts are not continuous and consist of different utterances spoken separately. You will record these in the studio and they will be automatically sent to the end client. Because of this, there will be no need for post editing, naming, or splitting. The following are NOT permitted during recording:Television, music, podcasts, or other audio playing in the backgroundConversations from other peopleFans, appliances, or other persistent background noiseTurning on noisy devices during the recording sessionRecording while driving or in public spaces Recordings that do not meet quality standards may be rejected.Additional InformationImportant NotesRecordings must be completed by the selected participant. AI-generated or synthetic voices are strictly prohibited.Recordings are subject to quality review.Audio recordings will be used for research and technology development purposes. When applying, please include your short audio sample recorded with the setup you intend to use for the project in your Upwork proposal.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to...