Oren Stein
Canyon Country, CA, United States
Highlights
Intoxicating VO with a Bite
Oren Stein's vocal style has been described as having John Goodman's warmth and authenticity with Jason Alexander's humor and timing. A warm, dry, resonant voice with a a sense of urgency, intelligence and a wry, knowing wink. Authentic, natural guy next door who can easily portray world weariness, new found excitement or a healthy cynicism.
Languages
English, English (North American), English (British), English (Scottish), English (Australian)
Accents
neutral US dialect, New York dialect, Louisiana dialect, Texas dialect, North Carolina Dialect, British (London, Liverpool, Northern, Midlands) dialect, Irish (Eire and Northern Ireland) dialect, Scottish (Glasgow, Edinburgh) dialect, French, Russian, Israeli, Italian and German accents
Ages
Young Adult, Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Podcasting, Television, Internet
Experience
Over the past twenty years Michael Karl has travelled throughout the world as a stand up comedian.
Michael Karl has also done announcer and crowd warm up work for several television shows.
Michael Karl has hosted several local and national radio shows, as well as providing copy and voice over for the station's clients.
Michael Karl's commercial clients in include:
Gameshow Network
Sony
Chloraseptic
Taco Bell
Rockstar Games
Blizzard Entertainment (World of Warcraft)
Michael Karl provided narration work on several independent films.
Michael Karl has worked as pre-recorded and live corporate voice for:
Creative Labs
Gameshow Network
The SHOAH Foundation
E-Mu
M-Audio
Credentials
Education
Michael Karl studied theater at the University of Michigan (as well as receiving an Honors degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology).
Michael Karl spent seventeen years as a touring comedian throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the UK.
Michael Karl trained with Second City and Acme Improv in Los Angeles .
Michael Karl studies (and teaches) acting and improv at the Lee Strasberg Institute for the past four years.
Michael Karl studied VO with Nancy Wolfson.
Michael Karl studied looping with John Gidcomb.
Associations
SAG, Equity
Studio
Microphone
M-Audio Sputnik, Shure SM7B, Blue Mouse, Sontronics Saturn
Computer & Software
Macbook Pro, Mac pro
Special Equipment
Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56, Mindspring Channel Strip, Pro Tools 9, Adobe Audition 5.5, Ableton Live, Waves Mercury Bundle, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro
Delivery Methods
e-mail, ftp, overnight mail (mp3, wav, AAC, Aiff)
Turnaround Time
12 to 24 hours
Service Description
Home studio - I can record and deliver broadcast quality audio in any format, with an average turn-around time of between one and 24 hours, depending on the length of project.
Skype can be used to listen and direct recording session.
I have also produced hundreds of spots during my time in radio - and I can mix and provide incidental music to your spot if desired.
For the first week after delivery of files, I will make any and all adjustments required, be it my read or new copy. After the first week, changes in copy can be negotiated.
I also have a full editing setup so I can edit and produce tracks for audiobooks, presentations, commercials, etc. I also edit video - using Final Cut Pro and After Effects.
I can sync audio to existing video and presentation files.
My wife and I are both copy writers - so we can help if you want your copy edited, punched up or written from scratch.
Testimonials
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Michael was an extreme help. Not only helped us to get something quick, but added value and enthusiasm to our demo that spoke to people about the options they have in more dire health situations. This is more of a new medium for us and Michael helped us out and made it very easy on us. Definitely a great resource for us, talented and a pleasure to work with.
Brad McNutt
Team Lead, Local Group Marcom
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Client List
Fox TelevisionVH1
Gameshow Network
Discovery Channel
Sony
Chloroseptic
Taco Bell
Comedy World Radio
RockStar games
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blizzard Entertainment/ Activision (World Of Warcraft)
Dalume Inc.
EEMA Lighting Group
Wellpoint
Disney Imagineering
Payment Terms
Hire Oren for voice over work. Payment is made through Voices.com SurePay, an escrow service that guarantees your work is done to your satisfaction. Send payment securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com then download your files from the website.
