We’ve started a new series to introduce you to our talents by going even more in-depth than their profile listings. So, welcome to Meet The Blue Wave Voiceover Talent!

Brian Amador – Hispanic Male Voiceovers in English and Spanish

When you’re looking for a voiceover artist who can deliver your political spot flawlessly in both English and Spanish, look no further than Hispanic bilingual voiceover talent, Brian Amador. Brian actually comes from a family of bilingual voiceover artists. We’re proud to have his wife Rosi and son Zia on our Blue Wave Voiceover roster as well. Brian is also able to deliver copy in English with an authentic Hispanic accent. We know that the Latinx community represents a large part of the electorate and is a huge target for Democratic candidates and ballot initiatives, so using a voice like Brian can help get your message into the right ears!

Tell us a little about your broadcast-quality home studio. Where is it? What kind of equipment do you have? What do you like about it?

Our studio is in the partially-underground basement of our 1850’s era house. It has beautiful wide pine paneling and a massive beam running across the ceiling, which gave it good acoustic properties even before we set it up as a studio. Now it has a sound-dampening window, curtain and door as well as acoustic ceiling treatment, and sounds wonderfully warm and quiet. Our go-to mics are the AudioTechnica 4040 and the Sennheiser MK416.

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

I’m an avid cook.

How did you get into voiceover work?

Almost by accident. Many years ago a colleague hired my wife and me to record English/Spanish bilingual children’s stories, and little by little we started doing more and more voiceover. When our kids were in high school, we decided to shift from our careers as traveling musicians towards voiceover in order to be home for them more often.

Do you remember the first political voiceover spot that you did?

Martin Heimlich, Democratic senator from New Mexico (my home state). Spanish ad. He won, because of me, naturally.

What issues would you like to see at the center of the Democratic platform for this year’s election?

Climate change, police reform, immigrant rights, voting rights protections, restoring the hope of democracy…

What is your biggest voiceover pet peeve?

Not a fan of upspeak or vocal fry.

If you could tell political voiceover clients one thing that would help you do your job better, or help them get what they want faster – what would that one thing be?

If you’re not going to do a directed session, be as specific as you can about what you want. If you hire us for Spanish voiceover, PLEASE make sure you have it professionally translated.

What hobbies do you have outside of your voiceover work?

I can’t say music is a hobby because I still do it professionally, but it is my main pursuit outside of VO.

If you’d like to book Brian Amador on your next political voiceover project, please visit his profile here and get in touch!

We’ve started a new series to introduce you to our talents by going even more in-depth than their profile listings. So, welcome to Meet The Blue Wave Voiceover Talent!

Krysta Wallrauch – Mature African American Female Voiceover

Tell us a little about your broadcast-quality home studio. Where is it? What kind of equipment do you have? What do you like about it?

My studio is located on the lower level of my home. It’s equipped with professional grade sound proofing and carpeting, along with a stand-alone monitor in my booth.  My studio is equipped with a Sennheiser MKH416, audio interfaced with Centrance MicPort Pro, Source Connect Standard, and Adobe Audition. I also have the capability to do live, directed sessions via phone patch (Google Phone/Hangouts), Skype, or Zoom.  I like that I’m able to communicate with my clients in real time, that I can produce professional quality audio, and that I’m able to do so quickly and professionally!

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

I won an award as part of the Music Ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors, which was asked to represent the U.S. in New Delhi, India.

How did you get into voiceover work?

Voiceover chose me. I wasn’t looking for it, to be honest. Didn’t even know it was a “thing” when I found myself booking work. It was my husband’s dream, and he encouraged me to go along with him for support. As I began auditioning, I kept booking work. At that point, my husband found me a VO coach and the rest is history!

Do you remember what your first voiceover spot was?

Oh, yeah!!! It was for a Fortune 500 company. They were located in California, and my voice was part of a piece being used with a video during their yearly conference. I only had to record 5 words!

Do you remember the first political voiceover spot that you did?

Actually, I do! However, I didn’t even have a demo for political at the time, which was pretty cool.

What has been your favorite voiceover project to date – political or otherwise?

I was privileged to play the part of Harriet Tubman in a podcast that won several awards for their historical excellence. Being able to portray Harriet will stay with me for a very long time. I still remember getting goose bumps when I listened to the podcast with my parts incorporated. It was interesting and inspiring.

Why do you think voiceover will be an important part of political advertising in the 2020 election?

I suppose because aside from COVID, it’s the hot topic on most everyones lips. There is a lot riding on the upcoming election for the vast majority, and voiceover is THE best way to get the message out there!

What issues would you like to see at the center of the Democratic platform for this year’s election?

There’s such a big mess right now, I wouldn’t even know where to begin!

What is your biggest voiceover pet peeve?

My biggest voiceover pet peeve is when the client doesn’t have the full specs I need in order to quote a fair price for recording. That, and allergies. I hate allergies.

If you could tell political voiceover clients one thing that would help you do your job better, or help them get what they want faster – what would that one thing be?

Know exactly what it is you need from me when communicating. This is beneficial to me in recording what’s needed quickly, and with excellence. I want the client happy and I want them to come back for more!

What advice do you have to aspiring voiceover talents that want to work in the political arena?

My advice would be to get a kick-butt VO coach to train you so when it comes time to record and produce your demo, you stand OUT in the crowds!

What hobbies do you have outside of your voiceover work?

Since I have children whom I home educate, I don’t yet have time for hobbies, but I enjoy cooking, getting mani/pedis, sketching and painting with my daughter, and in the near future, I plan to learn to play the guitar!

If you’d like to book Krysta Wallrauch on your next political voiceover project, please visit her profile here and get in touch!

We’ve started a new series to introduce you to our talents by going even more in-depth than their profile listings. So, welcome to Meet The Blue Wave Voiceover Talent!

Cenophia Mitchell – African American Female Voiceover

Tell us a little about your broadcast-quality home studio. Where is it? What kind of equipment do you have? What do you like about it?

Mic: Audio-Technica AT-2035. Apogee MiC. Audio Interface: Steinberg UR12. Software:  Audacity. Garageband. Logic.

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

People who know me well know, but many people are surprised that I hate two popular “C” foods chicken and coconut. No, I am not a vegetarian. Yes, I have a very inconvenient coconut intolerance.

How did you get into voiceover work?

Voice over was my first job ever. I got the chance to voice a gossiping muppet for the TV Show “CityKids” with Jim Henson Productions. It was many years later, while working as a apple tech, that a friend mentioned a voiceover class she was taking and loved. I decided to take the class too, and was inspired to get back into it!

Do you remember the first political voiceover spot that you did?

My first political voiceover was a non-partisan spot about making sure people actually go out and vote.

What has been your favorite voiceover project to date – political or otherwise?

My first voiceover project will always be my favorite. Since then, the idea of never quite knowing what genre of voiceover the next project I do will be is my favorite thing about voiceover. It’s hard to pick one favorite when they are all so different.

Why do you think voiceover will be an important part of political advertising in the 2020 election?

As we strive for ways to stay connected in 2020, and information becomes more overwhelming, having a trusted and informed voice will be very important in highlighting issues and candidates that need our attention. Whether formal or personal, a human voice will be an extremely important way of communicating, especially while being face to face is more limited than ever before.

What issues would you like to see at the center of the Democratic platform for this year’s election?

Any Issues that involve empathy for what humans are going through, not just businesses.

What is your biggest voiceover pet peeve?

Blatantly false information. I don’t want to be a voice that causes misinformation to seem true.

If you could tell political voiceover clients one thing that would help you do your job better, or help them get what they want faster – what would that one thing be?

Please share your thoughts on what you want the project to look and sound like. Or let me know what you think my voice can add to your message. The more we are on the same page the better.

What advice do you have to aspiring voiceover talents that want to work in the political arena?

Worry less about sounding like the voices you already hear and more about what your unique voice can bring to the table.

What hobbies do you have outside of your voiceover work?

I try to always stay creative in general but I love marathons of Karaoke, taking way too many pictures, and shenanigans with friends.

If you’d like to book Cenophia Mitchell on your next political voiceover project, please visit her profile here and get in touch!

We’ve started a new series to introduce you to our talents by going even more in-depth than their profile listings. So, welcome to Meet The Blue Wave Voiceover Talent!

Mark Lee – Asian American Voiceover

Tell us a little about your broadcast-quality home studio. Where is it? What kind of equipment do you have? What do you like about it?

My home-studio is in my basement! I have several sound panels along with other blankets to give myself a quiet space. My equipment includes a Rode NT-1 microphone with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface. I enjoy it since I was able to get a good space together without breaking the bank. However, because I live at home with my parents, I have to tell them that they can’t move around upstairs when I record, which can be a bit hectic since we’re all in quarantine right now!

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

I play volleyball regularly! Although I’m usually the shortest person on the team, that doesn’t mean I can’t spike the ball!

How did you get into voiceover work?

My friend suggested a theater class to me in college. I had never taken any kind of acting/theater class until that point, but I immediately fell in love with it. After that, I started exploring more of the acting community in college and eventually just kind of stumbled into voiceover through a student film. I’ve loved it since!

Do you remember what your first voiceover spot was?

I had done several small unpaid voiceover projects in college, which were great for experience. I believe my first real voiceover job was for a training video for a local college. It was a bit nerve-wracking since it was also a phone patch session! It surprisingly went very smoothly luckily. It took maybe about 20 minutes to record everything, and the client was very happy with the product at the end!

Why do you think voiceover will be an important part of political advertising in the 2020 election?

Particularly in this day and age, there are so many advertisements that we see everywhere without even realizing it, whether on tv, our phones, or websites. The sheer volume of these political ads means that it is incredibly important for ads to stand out and above the rest of the pool of ads. And I believe that voiceover is essentially to make those particular ads stand out from the plethora of other ads.

What issues would you like to see at the center of the Democratic platform for this year’s election?

Healthcare reform, tax reform, addressing racial/income disparities.

What is your biggest voiceover pet peeve?

The “wishy-washy” specs! The whole “we’re looking for someone not too young or not too old, not too deep but not too high.” If you don’t know what you’re looking for, that’s fine! But pretending that you know what you want and then listing off a long list of specs that don’t help anyone is a bit amusing yet aggravating at the same time.

What hobbies do you have outside of your voiceover work?

As mentioned above, I enjoy playing volleyball! I’ve played it since I was in high school and really enjoy the sport. I also like working out, playing video games, and dancing whenever I get the chance!

If you’d like to book Mark Lee on your next political voiceover project, please visit his profile here and get in touch!