{"id":3407,"date":"2019-08-27T08:46:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T13:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevoicerealm.com\/blog\/?p=3407"},"modified":"2025-11-20T02:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:00:36","slug":"a-deep-authoritative-voice-with-a-smile-you-can-hear-australian-voice-actor-andrew-macrae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevoicerealm.com\/blog\/a-deep-authoritative-voice-with-a-smile-you-can-hear-australian-voice-actor-andrew-macrae\/","title":{"rendered":"A Deep Authoritative Voice With a Smile You Can Hear – Australian Voice Actor Andrew MacRae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"andrew<\/a>He was young and innocent when he started doing things that signal a bright future in voice acting. Andrew and his siblings used to impersonate TV and movie characters when they were young. Although it took some time with a different career before he finally married voice acting, his impersonation of movie characters is his stepping stone in this career.<\/p>\n

Truly, hearing on how someone become a voice actor by doing silly things as a kid is one of the most incredible and inspiring voice over stories.<\/p>\n

Andrew MacRae is an Australian male voice actor<\/a> who is known for his tag line, \u201cA Deep Authoritative Voice With a Smile You Can Hear\u201d. His versatility and acuteness are what makes his client love him more than his voice quality.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve come across a short interview with Andrew. Let\u2019s hear his story about his voice over adventure.<\/p>\n

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  1. <\/i><\/b>How did it all started in the voice over world?<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    After a long career in hospitality, there came a time about 15 years ago when I decided I needed a change. I remember driving somewhere one day trying to find a radio station that played some decent music but it seemed every single one was playing advertisements on a non-stop loop. My frustration quickly turned to wonder as I realized how many different voices were being used, and therefore paid. I looked into the voice industry as soon as I could, got some coaching, did some radio and emceeing, asked a bunch of pestering questions to some pros and finally recorded my first demo. After being laughed at for its poor quality, I trained harder and my next demo was better, and so was the next one and so on. To this day I\u2019m still learning and evolving and my latest demo is my best yet. 

    2. Freelance voice over has always been preferred by many voice actors. What\u2019s your take on this?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    Working from home has been great for me. I set my own hours and those hours can be moved to accommodate the rest of my life. This makes the all-important marketing side of the business more manageable. But that\u2019s not all. There\u2019s no commuting or dress code to worry about and being very comfortable in my own customized studio space helps me get the most out of my voice regardless of the job. And who doesn\u2019t like working in their pajamas? Having said that, there\u2019s still no substitute for getting out into a world class recording studio and working with a professional sound engineer and a director, preferably with the client in the room!     \"andrew<\/a><\/p>\n


    3. How did you get started working with The Voice Realm?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    I received the \u201cWe\u2019d love to have you\u201d email from The Voice Realm in June, 2014. I\u2019d heard about the growing online presence of casting sites and decided to check it out. <\/p>\n


    <\/i>4. What sets it apart from other casting sites you’ve seen?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    In my personal experience, one of the main things that separate The Voice Realm form other casting sites is communication. Many times I\u2019ve sought help from customer support through either an email or better yet, a live chat, and any issue I\u2019ve had has been resolved quickly and thoroughly. It makes a big difference.<\/p>\n

    The Voice Realm\u2019s Customer Support is one of their best qualities.<\/i><\/p>\n


    5. What can you say about the booking process and job quality of the casting site?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not the only one in the industry to sometimes feel like I\u2019m on a rollercoaster with regards to booking work \u2013 a busy week can turn to radio silence at the drop of a hat. At least with The Voice Realm I can count on a regular source of auditions that are more consistently becoming bookings.<\/p>\n


    I\u2019ve been fortunate enough to be given the chance to work with some really interesting people\/organizations through The Voice Realm and often had them become repeat clients, which is always the goal.<\/p>\n


    6. What do you like the most about The Voice Realm?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    My best experiences within TVR have always been \u2018live direct talent\u2019 sessions where I can really connect with the client and get stuck into the script. It also cuts down on the back and forth email process, which can sometimes be frustrating.<\/p>\n


    7. What are the challenges and areas of improvement that you see in The Voice Realm?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    Not being in the same room as the client is always a challenge but with patience and dedication you can still come up with a final product that\u2019s spot on. I\u2019ve also experienced some frustration with closed jobs funds release time and the fact that sometimes a client doesn\u2019t check all the required booking options \u2018production of audio\u2019 being the main culprit. On the vocal side of things, some of the online gaming characters I\u2019ve voiced have been literally out of this world and a huge challenge but great fun at the same time.<\/p>\n

    It would be great to have a more rounded appreciation of the booking process. I once had the opportunity to experience The Voice Realm from the clients\u2019 side of things. A friend of mine booked a small IVR for her business and I was able to watch the whole procedure from start to finish. It was really eye opening to be on the other side of the screen. It changed for the better the way I looked at things. I\u2019d recommend somehow providing the same experience for all talent. I\u2019d also like to see faster release times for closed bookings. One other thing I constantly think about is statistics. I\u2019d love to see some sort of personal statistics page where I can track all manner of things like number of auditions vs booked jobs for instance or a short listed conversion rate. A more thorough client feedback system would also be great. Am I demanding enough yet?<\/p>\n


    8. What\u2019s your viewpoint about the future of voice acting?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    It\u2019s hard to say. The market is flooded and becoming more competitive everyday. It\u2019s means more choice for clients, which is generally a positive thing, except when amateurs are able to pass themselves off as professionals and lower the standard. On top of that it\u2019s getting more and more difficult for newcomers to get a foot in the door of the industry and at the same time harder for established talent to land jobs. Basic economics would conclude that rates in general come down obviously a negative. That said, I think it\u2019s important to remember that a voice artist should know their worth and set their own personal business rates accordingly while keep casting sites as only a part of their own voice business. Just like any other career, good business practices across the board including a detailed marketing plan is essential to a sustained career in the voice industry.<\/p>\n

    9.  <\/span>What\u2019s so good about being in control of which jobs you audition for?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

    For me it\u2019s all about time management. I hate wasting time, so I don\u2019t when it comes to auditions I\u2019m not suited to.<\/p>\n

    10. Will you recommend The Voice Realm? How long do you see yourself staying with us?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n


    The Voice Realm is a great tool to have in your voice over toolbox. It can teach you many things like the value of solid demos and if used correctly, can provide you with auditions and hopefully paid work. It\u2019s important to remember however that a skilled tradesman uses more than one tool.  <\/span><\/p>\n

    As long as the quality auditions and bookings keep coming and the customer service remains strong.<\/p>\n

    If you wish to experience his deep, resonating but friendly voice, you can ask for free audition and book him at The Voice Realm<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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