English Speakers Needed (North America) – One-Hour Audio Recording Project
Job Description
We are seeking native English speakers located in North America to participate in a voice data collection project. Participants will record approximately one hour of audio through a virtual recording studio to support the development of speech and language technologies.
This is a straightforward recording task and does not require professional voice acting experience or a professional recording setup.
The recordings collected for this project will be used for research and development purposes only.
What You'll Do
Record approximately 1 hour of prompted speech using our virtual recording platform
Complete the recording in a quiet environment
Speak naturally and clearly throughout the session
Audio recordings will be automatically submitted from the studio for review upon completion
Qualifications
Who We're Looking For
Native English speakers
Currently located in North America
Able to follow recording instructions carefully
Reliable internet connection, and access to a computer, microphone and quiet recording environment
No prior voice acting or recording experience is required.
Audio Sample Requirement:
No audition is required for this project.
However, for the proposal, all applicants must submit a short audio sample recorded using the same microphone, device, and environment they intend to use for the project.
Please submit a sample that is approximately 30–60 seconds in length.
Recording Requirements
To ensure high-quality recordings, participants must:
Record in a quiet indoor environment
Use a consistent recording setup throughout the session
Speak clearly and at a natural pace
Ensure their voice can be heard clearly at all times
Minimize background noise and interruptions
Technical Requirements
System Configuration: Your talent must ensure their audio hardware, interface, or microphone is set to a sample rate that matches the recording settings used in the Studio that we provide access to.
Equipment: An XLR microphone is the best option. Use of laptop and Bluetooth microphones is strongly discouraged.
Microphone Positioning: The microphone should be placed approximately 6 to 8 inches from the mouth.
Required Audio Metrics: The Studio setup check will measure noise floor, voice level, and signal-to-noise ratio, and will check for clipping before recording begins.
Environmental Consistency: The setup check only measures metrics at the moment the test runs. Any subsequent changes to background noise, microphone position, or gain and volume settings will affect the final audio.
Scripts
The scripts are not continuous and consist of different utterances spoken separately. You will record these in the studio and they will be automatically sent to the end client. Because of this, there will be no need for post editing, naming, or splitting.
The following are NOT permitted during recording:
Television, music, podcasts, or other audio playing in the background
Conversations from other people
Fans, appliances, or other persistent background noise
Turning on noisy devices during the recording session
Recording while driving or in public spaces
Recordings that do not meet quality standards may be rejected.
Additional Information
Important Notes
Recordings must be completed by the selected participant. AI-generated or synthetic voices are strictly prohibited.
Recordings are subject to quality review.
Audio recordings will be used for research and technology development purposes.
When applying, please include your short audio sample recorded with the setup you intend to use for the project in your Upwork proposal.
We are seeking native English speakers located in North America to participate in a voice data collection project. Participants will record approximately one hour of audio through a virtual recording studio to support the development of speech and language technologies.
This is a straightforward recording task and does not require professional voice acting experience or a professional recording setup.
The recordings collected for this project will be used for research and development purposes only.
What You'll Do
Record approximately 1 hour of prompted speech using our virtual recording platform
Complete the recording in a quiet environment
Speak naturally and clearly throughout the session
Audio recordings will be automatically submitted from the studio for review upon completion
Qualifications
Who We're Looking For
Native English speakers
Currently located in North America
Able to follow recording instructions carefully
Reliable internet connection, and access to a computer, microphone and quiet recording environment
No prior voice acting or recording experience is required.
Audio Sample Requirement:
No audition is required for this project.
However, for the proposal, all applicants must submit a short audio sample recorded using the same microphone, device, and environment they intend to use for the project.
Please submit a sample that is approximately 30–60 seconds in length.
Recording Requirements
To ensure high-quality recordings, participants must:
Record in a quiet indoor environment
Use a consistent recording setup throughout the session
Speak clearly and at a natural pace
Ensure their voice can be heard clearly at all times
Minimize background noise and interruptions
Technical Requirements
System Configuration: Your talent must ensure their audio hardware, interface, or microphone is set to a sample rate that matches the recording settings used in the Studio that we provide access to.
Equipment: An XLR microphone is the best option. Use of laptop and Bluetooth microphones is strongly discouraged.
Microphone Positioning: The microphone should be placed approximately 6 to 8 inches from the mouth.
Required Audio Metrics: The Studio setup check will measure noise floor, voice level, and signal-to-noise ratio, and will check for clipping before recording begins.
Environmental Consistency: The setup check only measures metrics at the moment the test runs. Any subsequent changes to background noise, microphone position, or gain and volume settings will affect the final audio.
Scripts
The scripts are not continuous and consist of different utterances spoken separately. You will record these in the studio and they will be automatically sent to the end client. Because of this, there will be no need for post editing, naming, or splitting.
The following are NOT permitted during recording:
Television, music, podcasts, or other audio playing in the background
Conversations from other people
Fans, appliances, or other persistent background noise
Turning on noisy devices during the recording session
Recording while driving or in public spaces
Recordings that do not meet quality standards may be rejected.
Additional Information
Important Notes
Recordings must be completed by the selected participant. AI-generated or synthetic voices are strictly prohibited.
Recordings are subject to quality review.
Audio recordings will be used for research and technology development purposes.
When applying, please include your short audio sample recorded with the setup you intend to use for the project in your Upwork proposal.