Liz Drury Voiceovers

Liz Drury Voiceovers Helping documentary makers and other creatives with quality voiceover for great sounding projects.

My voice has been used by clients as diverse as Kwik Fit, Accenture, Roche Pharmaceuticals and the Society for All Artists, on projects ranging from international advertising campaigns to audio tours, corporate presentations to telephone prompts, e-learning content to web explainer videos. I trained with a number of well respected voice over coaches at Edge Studios, in New York and Washington DC,

and now work from a professional home studio in North Lincolnshire. My equipment includes a gold series recording booth from Vocalbooth.com and a Neumann TLM103 microphone - an industry standard. Contact me to discuss your voiceover needs, be it for a corporate video, a documentary, a telephone system, an advert or even an audiobook - I would love to be the voice of your next project!

Did you know a professional voiceover artist could save you time, and help you make more money?No, Karl Douglas of Bever...
18/12/2024

Did you know a professional voiceover artist could save you time, and help you make more money?
No, Karl Douglas of Beverley Travel didn't know that either, until he hired me to record some messages for his phone system. The results were surprising!
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๐ŸŽคI'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in the UK
๐ŸŽคI record voiceovers for videos, training courses, telephone systems and more
๐ŸŽคI work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
๐ŸŽคI can save your business time and make you more money!

17/12/2024

It used to be the case that to be a voiceover artist you had to travel from studio to studio to work. An audio engineer would set up the equipment, record the session, and edit the resulting sound file. All the voiceover artist had to do was turn up and talk.... ๐Ÿ‘„

Not so theses days.

Nowadays - and especially since the pandemic - if you haven't got a home studio you're going to miss out on a lot of work

However, it is still the case that sometimes clients want to be able to hear you while you're recording so they can give direction, and make sure they're getting what they want. They also sometimes want an audio engineer to do the recording and editing, rather than the voice over artist themselves.

This is all perfectly possible thanks to modern technology, and there are a few options:

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ISDN (integrated services digital network) - A few years ago, any serious voice over would have had this installed in their home studio so that they could connect remotely to other studios. It was the industry standard method of connection, but it is expensive and is now becoming obsolete.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ipDTL - this is a replacement for ISDN and runs in a web browser. It is actually higher quality than ISDN.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Source Connect - this seems to fast be becoming the new industry standard, especially in the US.
Again this is an ISDN replacement and works over the internet.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธSource Connect Now - is free and accessed via a web browser.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธCleanFeed - another free service, accessed through the Chrome browser

All of the above can be used for remote direction and recording. The paid for services are the most reliable when it comes to remote recording, but if you have a stable internet connection then the free ones work fine, and there are several others in addition to the two I have mentioned.

If a client wants to listen in, but is happy for the voiceover artist to record locally (which to be honest I always do anyway just for safety), there are some simple solutions including:

๐ŸŽ™๏ธSkype
๐ŸŽ™๏ธZoom
๐ŸŽ™๏ธFacetime
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Teams
๐Ÿ“žOr just aphone with the speaker on!

In all cases, the client needs to mute themselves during recording, to keep the recording clean.

Some clients will probably always insist on recordings taking place in a London studio, but most work can easily be recorded from home these days - which is one of the things I love about my job!


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About me

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ I've been a freelance VoiceOver artist since 2013
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI work from a broadcast quality studio for clients around the world
๐ŸŽ™๏ธNational TV ad campaigns have been recorded in my booth
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI have the paid-for version of Source Connect for remote recording

My guest on the Small Business Big Network podcast this week is Michael Crawford-Hicks. Michael is a disabled photograph...
16/12/2024

My guest on the Small Business Big Network podcast this week is Michael Crawford-Hicks. Michael is a disabled photographer who specialises in photographing disability sports. He is the founder of the Disability Sports Network recently photographed the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Listen to our chat at www.lizdrury.co.uk/podcast

The Narrator: A Voice Actorโ€™s Ramblings Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started...
16/12/2024

The Narrator: A Voice Actorโ€™s Ramblings Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started and to progress in VoiceOver. He also writes an excellent blog for and about the VO community. Here's one of his posts for you to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

Ever wondered what makes a good narrator? A voice actor explores the art and history of narration, from audiobooks to documentaries.

Is your target market small business owners? Would you like to tell my audience about your product or service?I am seeki...
12/12/2024

Is your target market small business owners? Would you like to tell my audience about your product or service?

I am seeking sponsors for my podcast 'Small Business Big Network' which has been running every week since January 2021.

Packages cost from just ยฃ99

Acast's research into action driven by host-read podcast advertising found 72% of listeners say they've visited an advertiser's website after hearing a host-read sponsorship, and 62% of listeners said they had made a purchase after hearing a host-read sponsorship, so there's no doubt it works!

If you'd like to learn more do get in touch - my contact details are in my profile.


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About me and my podcast

๐ŸŽ™๏ธMy podcast reached number 5 in the Apple Charts for Marketing podcasts
๐ŸŽ™๏ธTwo thirds of my listeners are in the UK, and a further 18% are in the USA and Canada
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI am a freelance voiceover artist working from a professional home studio
๐ŸŽ™๏ธMy episodes are also broadcast by a couple of community radio stations

I was delighted to receive this compliment from one of my e-learning clients.There is so much talk about AI taking over ...
11/12/2024

I was delighted to receive this compliment from one of my e-learning clients.

There is so much talk about AI taking over the work of voiceover artists, especially in the field of online learning, that I was really encouraged by this lovely feedback.

I'm hoping that all my other clients feel the same and will continue to use real humans for their projects too!

I'd love to know what your experience of AI voices in learning has been - either as a creator or as a learner. Let me know!
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About Me:

๐ŸŽคI'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in the UK
๐ŸŽคI record voiceovers for videos, training courses, telephone systems and more
๐ŸŽคI work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
๐ŸŽคI'm definitely human!

Having lived on both sides of the Atlantic I know that there are a number of words that are pronounced differently in th...
10/12/2024

Having lived on both sides of the Atlantic I know that there are a number of words that are pronounced differently in the US, and the UK - and sometimes I have trouble remembering which is which...

Fortunately I have a secret weapon to help me, which I am going to share with you now.

This resource is also a wonderful help when I need to know how to pronounce foreign words (very common when recording an audio tour for an exotic place in another country for example), or medical terms which can be quite the tongue-twister.

My go-to place for pronunciation guidance is Forvo dot com.

Forvo is a huge database of pronunciations of common words, place names, and people's names, in dozens and dozens of languages. The pronunciations have been recorded by native speakers - and in the case of English there are the UK and US variants - thank goodness!

I can highly recommend the site - there is also a section on useful phrases if you are travelling to another country, which you can download as an app.

When I receive a script with lots of foreign words, I am always delighted when the client also includes a pronunciation guide that they have recorded for me, but when they don't, Forvo is a great back up.

If you have a look at Forvo yourself I'd love to know what you think of it.


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About me

๐ŸŽ™๏ธI'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in North Lincolnshire
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI'm originally from Northamptonshire
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI spend two and a half years living in the USA
๐ŸŽ™๏ธMy accent now is very neutral UK!
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI learned French and German at school and I've been praised for my Dutch pronunciation!๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

The Voiceover Voiceโ€ฆand why I hate it! Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started ...
09/12/2024

The Voiceover Voiceโ€ฆand why I hate it! Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started and to progress in VoiceOver. He also writes an excellent blog for and about the VO community. Here's one of his posts for you to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

Here's a confession: As a professional voiceover artist, I can't stand the sound of the typical "VoiceOver Voice." We've all heard it โ€“ that disconnected

My guest on the Small Business Big Network podcast this week is Judith Hamilton.Judith is the co-founder of Grow Her Bus...
09/12/2024

My guest on the Small Business Big Network podcast this week is Judith Hamilton.

Judith is the co-founder of Grow Her Business and supports female-led small businesses to thrive, from start ups right through to well established businesses.

Having taken the entrepreneurial journey herself 10 years ago, Judith understands that starting and growing a business can feel like climbing a mountain. This has fuelled her passion to empower other entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to reach their goals and income dreams.

Have a listen to what she had to say about running a business and networking at www.lizdrury.co.uk/podcast

06/12/2024

I love a canal.

And I love voicing a documentary.

I grew up in the village of Blisworth, right next to the Grand Union Canal. My first ever job was cleaning narrowboats for a holiday hire company, and when I was a bit older I had a weekend job pulling pints at a canal-side pub.

Anyway, here is a little canal documentary voiceover demo with some nice footage of narrowboats. Ahhhh and relax....

If you're looking for a calm voice for a gentle documentary, let me know. I'm always happy to record a few lines for free so you can hear how it would sound.


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About me:

๐ŸŽ™๏ธI'm Liz Drury and I've been a voice over artist for more than 10 years
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI've narrated documentaries about rivers, counselling and the environmental impact of the internet!
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI also record voiceovers for corporate videos, e-learning courses, phone systems and more
๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ My daughter has a boyfriend who lives on a canal boat!

Advertising on podcasts can be really cost effective. Research by Acast showed that 72% of listeners visited an advertis...
05/12/2024

Advertising on podcasts can be really cost effective. Research by Acast showed that 72% of listeners visited an advertiser's website after hearing a host-read sponsorship, and 62% of listeners had made a purchase after hearing a host-read sponsorship.

Podcast listeners tend to be loyal and trust the host, which probably explains why these figures are so high.

I am now offering sponsorship packages for my podcast, 'Small Business Big Network' from just ยฃ99.

If your ideal customers are small business owners then this could be a great way to tell them about your products or services.

Together we can craft a message for me to read out during the podcast, and you'll also get a mention at the top of the episode too, and in social media posts about the episode.

If that's of interest please get in touch and I can tell you more! My contact details are in my profile.


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About me and my podcast

๐ŸŽ™๏ธMy podcast reached number 5 in the Apple Charts for Marketing podcasts
๐ŸŽ™๏ธTwo thirds of my listeners are in the UK, and a further 18% are in the USA and Canada
๐ŸŽ™๏ธI am a freelance voiceover artist working from a professional home studio
๐ŸŽ™๏ธMy episodes are also broadcast by a couple of community radio stations

Who loves a business Mastermind event? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ I know I do!And there's a free one hosted by Sheena Whyatt coming up on Tues...
04/12/2024

Who loves a business Mastermind event? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ
I know I do!
And there's a free one hosted by Sheena Whyatt coming up on Tuesday 10th at 10am on Zoom.

And even better news - it features me as the guest speaker, talking about why you need a great voicemail greeting, and how to record one ๐Ÿ˜!

OK that might not be much of a draw, but the Business Boardroom is always a great place to network and get some ideas to move your business forward.

Did I mention it's free?!

Book at:

Join the Business Boardroom for a free power hour with expert insights, networking, and exclusive access to Supercharge Your Connections!

Audio guides for museums and galleries are one of my favourite kinds of project. I always learn so much while I'm record...
04/12/2024

Audio guides for museums and galleries are one of my favourite kinds of project. I always learn so much while I'm recording, and I sit in my little padded cell thinking 'ooh I'd love to go there'...

Where have you been where you've listened to a good audio tour? (I think Alcatraz is my all time favourite).
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About me:

๐ŸŽคI'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in the UK
๐ŸŽคI record voiceovers for videos, training courses, telephone systems and more
๐ŸŽคI work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
๐ŸŽคI have a PhD in Archaeological Science and I love a project with an historical angle!

You've probably heard the term 'explainer video' a few times - but what exactly is an explainer video, and why might you...
03/12/2024

You've probably heard the term 'explainer video' a few times - but what exactly is an explainer video, and why might you want one?

Put simply, an explainer video is a short video (usually under 3 minutes) that explains a company's product or service. They are used for marketing purposes on landing pages, websites and social media.

Explainer videos can take a number of different formats including:

Live Action - real people appear in the video, talking to camera or each other. These work well for companies with a physical product, or a people-orientated service (such as a restaurant).

Animated - these are probably the most popular type of explainer video. They work well for service-based businesses, or where the product is intangible, such as a piece of software. These videos are easy to update if changes are needed in the future.

Whiteboard animation - these are the videos that look like they are being hand drawn on a whiteboard, and are the cheapest of all the explainer videos to make, which makes them very popular. There are even packages such as Powtoon and Doodly that allow you to make these for yourself.

I've provided voiceovers for all sorts of different explainer videos, in many different sectors.

As for why you might want to use explainer videos in your marketing - the statistics are staggering. Here are just a few:

Videos attract 300% more traffic and help to nurture leads. (MarketingSherpa)
A website is 53 times more likely to reach the front page of Google if it includes video. (Insivia)
Including a video on your landing page can boost your conversion rate by up to 80%. (Unbounce)
Video increases organic search traffic on a website by 157%. (Conversion XL)

Are you convinced yet? If you already have an explainer video, is it working well for you? If not - are you going to get one?!


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About me:

I'm a freelance voiceover artist with over 10 years of experience
I work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
I've lost count of the number of explainer videos I've voiced!
if you'd like me to be the voice of your video please get in touch - contact details in my profile.

London Voiceover Artist Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started and to progress...
02/12/2024

London Voiceover Artist Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started and to progress in VoiceOver. He also writes an excellent blog for and about the VO community. Here's one of his posts for you to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

London voiceover artist with a versatile vocal range and broadcast-quality home studio. I record commercials, narrations, e-learning & more!

On the Small Business Big Network podcast this week you can hear me chatting to Evelyn Irwin from Lucky Lark.Evelyn is a...
02/12/2024

On the Small Business Big Network podcast this week you can hear me chatting to Evelyn Irwin from Lucky Lark.

Evelyn is a content creation and marketing expert who helps businesses in the wellness sector to find their voices.

Evelyn says your business needs to soar and sing to get people to both look and listen to you, because you make your own luck, create your own fun, and your business deserves to be seen and heard!

Have a listen to what she had to say at www.lizdrury.co.uk/podcast

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How I became a Voiceover Artist

In 2011 my husband, who works in the chemical industry, was asked to go and work in the USA for a couple of years. To take up this fantastic opportunity I had to take a sabbatical from my job, and because of the kind of visa I had, I was unable to work in America โ€“ at least initially.

I used this opportunity to undertake some training. I already had some experience of voiceover as I used to work at Channel Seven (the local cable TV channel for North and North East Lincolnshire), but I had never had any formal training. I took a couple of acting courses, and singing lessons at my local community college, and then signed up for extensive voiceover training with Edge Studio, a very well respected company based in New York.

I trained with Edge for about 6 months with coaches in New York and Washington DC, at the end of this process I recorded my professional show reels.