Voice Talent needed for R&D Project - US and Canada Native English Speakers

Be part of the launch of a revolutionary interactive calendar! Our client is building a test dataset for their device’s voice activation feature. We are looking for native US and Canadian English speakers to provide high-quality recordings of multiple phrases to help fine-tune the system’s responsiveness.

The Task:
This is a straightforward, high-impact task. If selected, you will record 40 short phrases as individual files. Payment is $240 for no more than 2 hours of work!

Requirements

• Age: 18+ years old.

• Accent: Must be a Native US or Canadian English speaker with one of the following accents:

   - Southern US  
   - Midwest/Northern US
   - East Coast US
   - Hispanic US
   - African American
   - Canadian
   - Indian American
  

• Equipment: Must have access to a high-quality recording setup.

  • Preferred: Large-diaphragm condenser microphones (e.g., Neumann TLM102, Audio Technica AT4040, or equivalent).

• Environment: Recordings must be done in a quiet, treated space with zero background noise or echo.

Technical Specifications

To be accepted, files must meet the following criteria:

• Format: WAV (Mono)
• Sampling Rate: 16 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-bit
• Delivery: 40 separate audio files (one phrase per file), clearly labelled.

Recording Guidelines

• Distance: Maintain 1 meter between your mouth and the microphone.
• Tone: Natural, conversational speaking voice.
• Pacing: Normal speed; please do not over-articulate or “perform” the line.

Privacy Note: All data collected is strictly for internal device testing and algorithm improvement. Your voice will not be used for promotional purposes or public broadcast.

Payment

Payment is $240 for an estimated maximum of 2 hours work! This will be done on the Twine platform where the funds will be deposited and held before you even begin the work.

Apply here on Twine if you wish to take part!

For any further details please visit the project page

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
A few hours