Karen DeBoer

Real, conversational, neutral, ageless, mainstream, sophisticated, classy, professional, believable, engaging, warm, inviting.

With two decades as a professional voiceover talent serving clients around the globe, Karen DeBoer does it your way. She delivers what the client wants quickly and professionally. Karen is friendly and easy to work with. Specialties include TV and radio commercials, narration, phone/IVR/voice prompts, documentaries, movie trailers, business, e-learning, podcasting, education, imaging, technical, medical and training, live event announcer and spokesperson. A few clients include Nintendo, Olympus, Maytag, Sunsweet, Mutual of Omaha, Blockbuster Video, Better Homes & Gardens, Hallmark, IMAX, U.S. Air Force, Union Pacific, Nickelodeon, Fuji Film, Mercedes Benz, Pella Windows, Healthy Choice Foods, Morgan Stanley, Mobil Oil, Coleman, Pontiac, Volvo, Napa Auto, Blue Cross Blue Shield. On-the-job experience has been my greatest teacher. As a vocal music major and musical performer, I have learned to be cool and confident under pressure, which has served me well in the talent industry. I have attended many seminars and workshops to hone my skills and stay at the leading edge of industry standards. State of the art in-home studio with excellent soundproofing and very low floor noise. Microphone: Audio Technica AT4040 Avantone Pro-shield pop-screen Editing: Windows Compatible, Soundforge editing software Audio Interface: Edirol USB Audio Capture UA-25EX Proficient on ear prompter, professional vocalist (alto--variety of vocal styles), scriptwriting and editing, "grammar geek", well-connected to wide range of resources within the industry, extensive on-camera experience, wide variety of miscellaneous skills.