Recommended gear
Equipment recommendations for voice actors at every level. These are affiliate links, so a purchase on Amazon may earn me a small commission.
Budget
Everything from our home studio setup guide
Samson Q2U USB/XLR Microphone(opens in new tab)View →Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB Condenser Microphone(opens in new tab)View →Rode PodMic Dynamic Microphone(opens in new tab)View →Audio-Technica AT2020 Condenser Microphone(opens in new tab)View →Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) USB Audio Interface(opens in new tab)View →Neewer Pop Filter(opens in new tab)View →Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones(opens in new tab)View →Rode PSA1+ Boom Arm(opens in new tab)View →Moving Blankets (for sound treatment)(opens in new tab)View →ATS Acoustics Sound Absorbing Panel (24x48x4")(opens in new tab)View →
Beginner
Getting started without breaking the bank
Semi-Pro
Upgrading for better quality and reliability
Professional
Top-tier equipment for serious production
Sennheiser MKH416 Microphone(opens in new tab)View →Neumann TLM103 Microphone(opens in new tab)View →Audient iD44 Interface(opens in new tab)View →OC 703 Insulation(opens in new tab)View →Gator Frameworks Boom Arm(opens in new tab)View →Mogami XLR Cables(opens in new tab)View →Mobile Standing Desk(opens in new tab)View →
Gear will not fix a weak read.
Once the room and the chain are handled, the next step is what you do in front of the mic. That is what coaching is for.