Bob Corrigan - Natural, conversational, approachable, friendly

Natural, conversational, approachable, friendly

• Bob Corrigan is registered with Voice123 since May 13, 2009.
• Bob Corrigan started his/her voice over career in 2006.
• Currently Bob Corrigan is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

My voice has been described as a natural for narrations and presentations, with a style that is conversational, approachable and "easy on the ears", especially for longer periods of listening.

For commercials, I'm not your typical punchy K-tel "call now" voice - you wouldn't ask me to pitch OxyClean. But you would ask me to read for an insurance or pharma spot where you needed a tone that drew the listener in and kept them engaged, leaving them feeling like they've just had a conversation with a trusted friend.

For promos and demos, you'll get energetic but not hyperkinetic. For dialog, you'll hear a smile where it's appropriate.

If you'd like to hear a longer-form example, try The Bob Swami Show or listen to my reel. Thanks for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you and helping you meet your voiceover goals.

I am currently SAG-eligible ("must-join"), and welcome opportunities to participate in such projects.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services

My Home Base

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I can do a variety of local dialects, including New Jersey, Chicago and California. My Irish accent won't fool a local, but it's funny enough to make you smile. My natural dialect is midwestern neutral - that's what moving around the country will do to a guy. I can also speak French in a Canadian accent, and can read Japanese phonetically with a Japanese accent.

My Voice Experience

I've been doing voice over work all my life, and am now making my talents available to a larger audience.

My commercial reel will give you a sense of the different types of work I am suited for.

My Training

I'm not your typical voiceover artist - I have a bachelors in Microbiology from the University of Notre Dame, and work in the high-technology industry in product management. I've made a career out of speaking to large crowds, briefing the press, recording webinars and generally enticing people to "take action". This is where I've honed my VO craft as a steady, engaging and approachable speaker who knows how to engage listeners and keep their attention.

My Studio Equipment

I use a Shure SM7B as my primary microphone, with an Edirol FA 101 Firewire interface to the Mac. I do post-production in Audacity, and capture telephone conversations via Skype and Audio Hijack Pro.

Additional Skills

Many industrial projects require someone who actually knows something about the technologies involved. It helps when it comes to making sure the copy makes sense, and when you're reading things like acronyms and company names. It also helps to use talent who has been on the marketing side of different high-technology industries. I've found that this background has helped me bring more value to my clients, who count on me to not just read but test "does it make sense". This is not to say that I'm going to object to your content. . . just that I can be a critical reader if you want me to be.

Another asset I bring to each project is an ability to understand how a promotion fits into a larger promotional plan; I have this capacity to look at projects critically because I've been on the side of the client. Again, my goal isn't to second-guess your strategy, but I have the ability to give you thoughtful feedback if you want it.