Zero to Booked: The $100 Mic Voiceover Starter Kit

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a $100-mic home recording chain that sounds broadcast-ready
• Apply Mike's noise gate and EQ chain in Reaper to clean up a raw take
• Read and perform a practice script with basic character/commercial technique
• Record, edit, and export one polished demo-reel-ready audio clip

What's inside

4 modules, in order, from the first step to the finished result.

• 01

  The $0-$100 Studio Setup

  Build a functional recording space and mic chain without expensive gear, based on Mike's pro-vs-$100-mic comparison.

  Choosing a budget mic that punches above its priceDIY acoustic treatment with household itemsMic placement and gain staging basicsAvoiding the most common beginner setup mistakes
• 02

  Your First Real Recording Session

  Walk through a live-style recording session so students hear exactly how a take is performed and captured start to finish.

  Warming up and mic techniquePacing and breath control on a 30-second readSlating and labeling takes correctlyWhen to stop and re-record a line
• 03

  The Reaper Noise Gate & EQ Chain

  Step-by-step breakdown of Mike's signature Reaper cleanup chain to turn a raw $100-mic take into a clean, broadcast-sounding file.

  Setting noise gate threshold without clipping wordsEQ sweeps to cut mud and boost clarityLight compression for consistent volumeExporting at demo-ready specs
• 04

  From Raw Take to Demo Clip

  Combine performance and editing skills to produce one finished, submittable demo clip students can actually use.

  Selecting your best take for a demoTrimming and sequencing for a tight final clipFinal listen-through quality checkWhere and how beginners can start submitting/auditioning