Darren Altman

Voice Description

Current, relatable & versatile UK voice. Impressions and Characters galore!

Darren will deliver corporate & E-learning reads and narrations, upbeat and trendy promos and adverts, jingles and an incredible range of characters, impressions and accents, perfect for wacky reads, games, animations and cartoons!

The word to describe Darren is VERSATILE! Hard and soft sells, cool & edgy, reassuring, smooth & sexy, fun, and wacky!

Darren looks forward to working with you to get the best results possible for your listeners and clients. He prides himself on delivering high quality reads, edited and mastered and delievered to you with a fast turnaround.

Darren works from his broadcast quality ISDN-equipped home studio where he is happy to offer fully produced or dry reads. He is also available through Skype for you to listen into the recording and direct him throughout the session.


Please inquire for more information.


Twitter: @DarrenAltman

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

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

• English - British

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
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have ISDN in my studio
• I have Phone Patch in my studio
• 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 can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

London, United Kingdom

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

RP - Posh;South African;North American;Southern American;New York;Australian;Birmingham/Mid lands;Chinese;Devon;Dutch;Essex;Eastern European;French;Geordie;Irish (Northern);Irish Eire;Italian;Jamaican;Liverpool;London;Leeds;Manchester;Russ ian;Scottish;Somerset;Southeast;South African;Surfer Dude; Yorkshire; Zimbabwe, Australian, Scottish..

Impressions: Include Chris Tarrant, Billy Connolly, Peter Dickson, Ronnie Corbett, Terry Wogan, Kenneth Williams, Ken Bruce, Alan Carr, Lloyd Grossman, Alan Partridge, Apu, Jack Nicholas, Brian Sewell, Reverend Lovejoy, Comic Book Guy, Old Gits - Harry Enfield, Football commentators, Snooker commentators, Chief Wiggam, Frank Butcher, Sly Stallone, Mr Burns, Smithers, Homer Simpson, Grandpa Simpson, Family Guy Characters, Peter, Stewie, Quagmire, Herbert, Woody Allen, David Attenborough, Steve Irwin, Murray Walker, John Motson, Brian Blessed, Stewart Hall, Brian Blessed, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Yoda, Borat, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Alan Hanson, Rodger Moore, Prince Charles, Steptoe & Son, Popeye.....

.. and much much more!! - Just ask!

My Voice Experience

Clients include:

ESPN
The Discovery Channel
X-Box
BBC Top Gear
cash4gold
Marks & Spencer
888poker website
Intel
Nintendo Wii
Virgin Mobile
ITV
British Telecom
Jacamo
Webex
Cisco Systems
Gala/Coral
Imperial War Museum, Guildhall Museum, Boston, Lincs.


UK Jazz Radio, Blast Radio, Shock FM Dublin, Generation Mix, Amber Sound, Boundary Sound - Jingles & Imaging

My Training

A professional drummer, Darren studied at Trinity College Of Music, Leeds College Of Music and The Guildhall School Of Music And Drama. He has a degree in Jazz and contemporary music and a Graduate Diploma in Jazz.

His musical training has given Darren an excellent understanding of pitch, rhythm, pace, emphasis and intonation and his keen musical ear makes him extremely versatile, adaptable and malleable.

Darren also worked on hospital radio for 2 years, presenting Classical Music and Jazz shows as well as outside broadcasts and specials.

He is currently studying voiceovers with top US coach, Nancy Wolfson.

My Studio Equipment

Mac Book Pro OS 10.6.8 with Snow Leopard 2.53 GHz Intel Core Duo

Neumann U87 mic

Adobe Soundbooth CS5 recording software

Apogee Duet mic pre

ISDN codec: Prima LT

2 dual monitors inside and outside the booth

Alesis M500 speakers

Cans: DT100's

Additional Skills

I am a professional drummer, passionate about music and have a degree and post-graduate degree in Jazz and Contemporary music.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Wire transfers

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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