How do I create voice depth for radio?

Answer 1

Well, If you don't already have the "pipes" or a naturally deep speaking voice, it is kind of tough to develop one.

What you can do is to try to speak from the diaphragm. You should take nice deep breaths before you speak, and project your voice better.

As with anything, practice makes perfect, so to develop a better speaking voice you should read just about everything you see out loud. For example, while you are in the car driving, you should read out loud, all of the signs, and billboards you see.

You can get your voice a little lower by standing when you speak, rather than sitting. Standing gives the air a straighter path to follow as you speak.

I hope these pointers helped you out a bit, if you need any other info you can always email me.

Answer 2

It is more important to develop proper articulation and annunciation depth s not a big selling feature for a good radio voice. Practise your speaking. Be positive and have a good attitude and good pronunciation and the rest will follow.

Answer 3

Practice, practice, practice!

Good tone and diction are key for radio broadcasting. If you're serious about radio, I suggest maybe buying some voice CDs or working with a voice coach to improve.

Answer 4

Could you be more specific about what you are trying to create. Is it a deeper voice or is more presence? I am an audio engineer and I can help but the question is too general for me.

Answer 5

It's sad, but the only suggestion I can make would be to smoke... that will deepen your voice a bit. Honestly it's not worth it... you're better off making the most of what you have and finding a niche that suits you. Those "classic" deep voiced hosts are a bit archaic to be honest. You still hear them on smooth jazz stations, but now people what to hear a voice that's natural, not supersonic.