Joe McArdle

Voice Description

A warm and inviting sound that is comfortable in characters, or in expressive reads. I can play the role of husband, son, friend, boss, or cartoon character. My voice is comfortable in any role. Warm and inviting for narration. Believable and textured for commercials. A guy next door quality that works for any project.
With more than 10,000 ads aired in Chicago, this is a voice that can sell a product .It is also unique and believable in any narration.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• 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
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

• AFTRA (US)

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have ISDN 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 offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services
• 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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Chicagoan, Sean Connery, Superfans, Roger Rabbit, Cockney, Boss, Michael Buffer, Play-by-play, redneck, aristocrat, presidential, theatrical, snooty, british, surfer dude, husband, guide, authoritative, light, sensitive, delicate, concerned, reassuring,

My Voice Experience

I have voiced and produced thousands of radio commercials for clients such as McDonalds,
Miller Beer, Budweiser, Sam Adams, ESPN, WGN, The Chicago Bulls, The Chicago Blackhawks, The Chicago Cubs, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and many more.
My voice can be heard on ESPN Chicago Radio, WGN Radio, WLIT Radio, ESPN Los Angeles, ESPN New York, and others. My narrations have been used for Starbucks, The Chicago Bulls, and Miller Beer. My scripts and voice have been used for every single product category -- from autos to zoos, from banks to beers, from Mexican tourism to Scottish Golf.

My Training

I have a BA in Audio Production and Radio Broadcasting from Columbia College. I teach writing for Radio and advanced radio voice and production. I have taken courses with Dick Orkin, Dan O'Day and Roy Williams.

My Studio Equipment

I use Pro Tools and Adobe Audition. I use RE20 microphones. I am skilled at optimizing voice for AM radio. I can turn audio around in less than an hour.

Additional Skills

If you are looking for someone to do as little as voice a script, to as much as write creatively, voice professionally, and sound design incredibly, i can be your guy. With over 20 years of audio experience and 10 years of voiceover experience, I can do it all and turn it around very quickly.

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Contact Information

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