Jeff Smith

American, Midwestern, light-heavy southern accent (mid-south, think Texas/Oklahoma).

I have more than ten yrs experience as a professional public speaker and 15yrs experience as a public radio host and announcer. I have voiced and produced Voice-overs for documentary films, commercials, audio books, commercials, radio PSA's, and lots more. I am the Program Director at Classical radio station WAUS fm in Berrien Springs, MI where I am on-air daily and have more than 10,000 hrs of on-air time. I am also an ordained minister and served for more than 1o yrs as a pastor. I also own a audio production studio facility and produce voice and music projects. BA in English M.Div in Theology, Youth and Pastoral Ministry Public Radio Program Director 25 yrs of voice-specific performance in Radio and Public Speaking. Theater and Drama actor, director Music producer, engineer, composer and performer for 25+ yrs. I am an accomplished singer, songwriter, and guitarist. I have composed many audio segments for bumpers and stingers, backgrounds etc. I have worked closely with directors and writers video productions providing audio cleanup and sweetening for video and digital film projects. I can also edit and smooth copy to facilitate a natural reading. Adobe Audition 3 Tons of plugins Custom built Audio PC w/Quad Core cpu with 4TB of storage, 16gig ram, 1000watt psu 42" large screen format display. Dozens of Mics, including Oktava 219, 319, 012. SM 57, 58. Several modded MXL and CAD mics. AKG's, and Neuman Tube Mics. Current Instruments: Ibanez 1527 - Seven String Electric Ibanez RG7 - Seven String Electric Ibanez RG350DX - Six String Electric Fender Strats x4 Fender 5 String Bass, with active EMGs Godin Solidac- 6 string electric with Piezoelectric pickup in bridge. Amplification : Line 6 Flextone 2 Audio interfaces: Edirol U25 (mobile 2 channel) Presonus Firepods (3 units for 24 inputs) Acoustic treated rooms for Mixing, mastering, voice, amps, etc I am a team player with no ego. I want the best for your project. I can collaborate or take direction, whatever you need. I have extensive experience in writing and editing and coaching voice talent, and I take suggestions and criticism well. I work quickly and have a proven track record of getting the job done, quickly and correctly.