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March 30, 2021
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American voice-over agency
Matinée has been a trusted supplier to the American voice recording and subtitling industry for over thirty years, and our experience is second to none. You can trust us to deliver exactly what you need, and at a price you can afford.
American voice-over production made simple
Matinée Multilingual has been setting the quality standards in the UK’s American voice-over recording industry for over 30 years, from our recording studios in Reading. We offer a comprehensive range of voice-over recording services, and subtitling services in American, and in over 80 other foreign languages.
We have a good selection of the very best American voice-over talent available, and you’ll find our voice costs and studio rates to be less than many other agencies offering exactly the same service. And we’ll make sure the chosen American voice artist gives you the very best rate for the job, and we’ll negotiate down on repeat fees and broadcast rates on your behalf.
We can record wild, or sync to picture, and deliver the audio back via FTP. When required, we can also re-mix your new American voice-over recording with the existing music and effects track, and send you a fully mixed video soundtrack.
To check the availability of our American voice-artists and to confirm costs, please contact us using the Quick Quote form below, and we’ll respond within the hour. Or you can email project@matinee.co.uk or call us on +44(0)118 958 4934.
We have a good selection of the very best American voice-over talent available, and you’ll find our voice costs and studio rates to be less than many other agencies offering exactly the same service. And we’ll make sure the chosen American voice artist gives you the very best rate for the job, and we’ll negotiate down on repeat fees and broadcast rates on your behalf.
We can record wild, or sync to picture, and deliver the audio back via FTP. When required, we can also re-mix your new American voice-over recording with the existing music and effects track, and send you a fully mixed video soundtrack.
To check the availability of our American voice-artists and to confirm costs, please contact us using the Quick Quote form below, and we’ll respond within the hour. Or you can email project@matinee.co.uk or call us on +44(0)118 958 4934.
To calculate American voice-over fees and recording costs
Featured American Voice Talent
Chris
Chris began his creative journey composing and producing for television and film which naturally segued to a successful voice over career. Read more...
Adela
Adela is a Spanish-American voice artist with a neutral US accent and a friendly, honest tone. She has voice over experience in corporate, E-learning, IVR, and a variety of professional experience as an actress.Read more...
Barbara
Barbara is a full-time, non-union American voice talent who works in a variety of genres, from commercial to e-learning, whiteboards, explainers, animation and more. Read more...
Mike
Mike has the experience to bring precisely what you need in a voice over to your next important project. While he works with many of the world’s largest brands, he’s sensitive to the needs of all of his clients.Read more...Featured American
Voice Talent
We have a large database of American voice talent for you to choose from.
Here is a selection of American voice talent who we regularly work with, but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, we have a dedicated talent management team who will help you source the perfect American voice for your needs, and at a price that won’t blow your budget.
If you would like to discuss your project further, please complete the Quick Quote below. You can also call us on +44 (0)118 9584934 , or email: project@matinee.co.uk
Here is a selection of American voice talent who we regularly work with, but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, we have a dedicated talent management team who will help you source the perfect American voice for your needs, and at a price that won’t blow your budget.
If you would like to discuss your project further, please complete the Quick Quote below. You can also call us on +44 (0)118 9584934 , or email: project@matinee.co.uk
Play and download American voice demos, add them to your Quick Quote
American voice-over dubbing service for Microfocus
Case Study
Microfocus created a series of corporate videos with T-Systems Italia, featuring discussions about IT solutions with experts from their Italian offices. They needed to localise the videos in English for their American audience.
We recommended that we do the recordings ‘phrase-sync’ which means the American voice is timed to the original Italian audio phrase-by-phrase. This is much less expensive than lip-sync dubbing because the translated script does not have to be adapted to match the lip-movements, and the recording also takes less time. Given their priority was just to interpret the message this was the most cost-effective solution. We cast Greg to do the voice-over, with his professional, corporate style he matches the Italian speakers very well.
We recommended that we do the recordings ‘phrase-sync’ which means the American voice is timed to the original Italian audio phrase-by-phrase. This is much less expensive than lip-sync dubbing because the translated script does not have to be adapted to match the lip-movements, and the recording also takes less time. Given their priority was just to interpret the message this was the most cost-effective solution. We cast Greg to do the voice-over, with his professional, corporate style he matches the Italian speakers very well.
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A short history of the American language
American English is the version of English that is spoken and written in the United States of America. It evolved as a result of the English colonisation of North America that began in the 17th century.
The main difference between American English and British English is in pronunciation, although there are also variations in grammar and vocabulary.
American English is standardised across the United States, with a series of distinct dialects that vary across regions of the country. These dialects developed as settlers from different parts of Britain (eg Scotland), as well as from other countries (eg Germany, Ireland, Spain), spread across the country. The language has also been influenced by the Native American population.
The first major American dictionary was written in 1828. The publication of ‘An American Dictionary of the English Language’ was a big step forward in distinguishing the English language used in the United States from that used in Britain.
The main difference between American English and British English is in pronunciation, although there are also variations in grammar and vocabulary.
American English is standardised across the United States, with a series of distinct dialects that vary across regions of the country. These dialects developed as settlers from different parts of Britain (eg Scotland), as well as from other countries (eg Germany, Ireland, Spain), spread across the country. The language has also been influenced by the Native American population.
The first major American dictionary was written in 1828. The publication of ‘An American Dictionary of the English Language’ was a big step forward in distinguishing the English language used in the United States from that used in Britain.
Voice Over
- Two state-of-the-art recording studios
- Pro-Tools recording and editing
- BBC quality acoustics and sound proofing
- Talented and helpful sound engineers
Subtitling
- Affordable subtitling in over 80 languages
- Specialised transcription & translation
- Video & graphics editing
- Burnt-in or file format of your choice
Translation
- In-country translation in 80+ languages
- 30 years experience for peace of mind
- Thorough quality check before delivery
- Affordable pricing and on-time delivery
Helpful Videos
- An introduction to Matinée Multilingual
- Why you need a properly edited voiceover
- Translating the captions within a video
- How to create a superb voiceover recording
- Transcription and how to do it well
- Video translation and the potential pitfalls
- Automated phone messages - consider this
- Grow your business with subtitles
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Testimonials
They were so professional
Brian and Philippe…love them!! What a great call to brighten up my day! They were so professional and so funny and I could tell the client was really happy 😊
Philippe is definitely the best VO artist I’ve heard since being at Sponge! Just wow!
Maria TrathenSponge
Pleasure to work with
Pleasure to work with these guys. Hugh and the team couldn’t do enough to help and keep us informed throughout our customer journey. Highly recommended!
Alex CarrBBGR Optical
Delivers great work, right on time
We’ve used Matinée for several projects, from video editing to translations of marketing materials, and they’re always a great pleasure to work with. Any requests are answered right away. We’ve had tight deadlines, but we’ve never worried as the team at Matinée delivers great work, right on time.
Lisa PotrawiakSinclair Pharma
Fantastic to work with
The team at Matinée are fantastic to work with. They are really communicative, helpful and turned around the work as quickly as possible. I have no complaints at all and we will definitely be getting back in contact when we next need subtitles.
Jon MirleyThree Motion Media
Matinée is a company I can trust
I’ve worked with Matinee for well over 20 years, and continue to go back to them because of trust; a trust in their commitment to fulfilling the needs of my project, and a trust in the quality of their work.
Bruce CorbyMuddy Boot Productions
I use Matinee a lot for subtitling projects
I use Matinee for a lot of subtitling projects and they never fail to meet the deadlines. Great customer service and fast responses. Well done to the entire team.
Jade BurnellThe Big Word
Friendly and efficient service
The speed of response, and friendly, efficient service from all staff was quite exceptional. Matinee particularly stands out by putting the customer’s needs first, even when the job is relatively small and a bit of a technical challenge. I would strongly recommend Matinee for any subtitling work.
Richard TaylorFreelancer producer and film maker
A fantastic company to work with
A fantastic company to work with. Fast email responses, rapid delivery of audio files, and all with positive and warm personalities shining through! Thank you Matinée for a wonderful customer experience.
Anne CrawfordDecide
They are always well organised
Very pleased with a number of projects completed by Matinée. They are always well organised, providing clear expectations, organisation, efficiency and always deliver a quality product on time. Recommended.
Jon WatkinsJon Watkins TV
Quick response to meet my deadline
I have to mention the quick response of Sally and Nicole to my last minute request. They both understood the urgency of my need, and helped me complete the recording to hit my deadline.
Joville VillanuevaShell UK Ltd
Your dedicated Project Manager has everything covered
One of our dedicated and experienced Project Managers will work with you to guide you through each step in the delivery of your project. They will review your source materials at the outset, to ensure we have everything that’s needed to provide a well-planned solution. And if your project requires voicing, they will use their knowledge of our reliable voice artists to make sure you get the very best voice at an acceptable price.
Throughout the project, they will schedule the studio time, track the progress through production and pay attention to the details of your project to ensure your media is delivered in budget and on time.
We have some fabulous reviews which bear testimony to our friendly and professional voiceover and subtitling services.
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