Zach Mechlem

Voice Description

My singing and speaking voice has been compared many times to Johnny Cash.
For narrations and commercials I convey deep and warm qualities and can add an intense "edge" when necessary.
I have a very animated side as well, capable of imitating various cartoon characters.
Over the years I've also created my own comedic characters using both low and high voice characteristics.
I can also do Country, British, Indian and Arabic accents.

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
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• 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 can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Florence, Kentucky, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Zach Mechlem

My Voice Experience

I once scripted and did the voice over work for "Wetlands", an adult novelty store in Amelia, OH which was very comedic and fun.

I've also done an onhold music message for Willis Music Co. in Florence, KY

My Training

In 1991 I graduated from the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, OH where I studied drama, instrumental music, and voice.

I performed in the school's musical theater project and toured the U.S. in a production of "Oliver Twist" where I portrayed three different characters. I also appeared in a production of Fellini's musical "NINE" in New York.

My overall voice training comes from my near twenty years of live performance as an actor and musician.

My Studio Equipment

Tascam 488 8-Track studio.
Shure Beta 58A and 57 Microphones
Shure KSM 27 Studio Microphone.
Tascam CD Recorder for mixdown.

Additional Skills

I was greatly influenced by movie trailer voice over work and radio personalities such as Don Lafontaine, who was a huge influence on my desire to do movie trailers.
I've also taken many cues from old radio programs such as Night Beat, The Green Hornet, The Great Gildersleeve, and so on.
In addition to immitating characters from these great shows I was influenced to create my own characters.
Being a musician I've done several radio interviews and have been told I have a great "radio voice".

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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