FAQ
What can I expect at the recording session, how does it work ?
Allow three to four hours to make record your Voiceportrait. On arrival, after introductions to the team, over tea or coffee, we discuss the recording process. It's a very friendly and comfortable environment. We do a sound check for levels, and then Christine interviews you, and we record your life and times. We can stop at any time, and we have a comfort break halfway through recording.
Where are your studios?
We have access to a variety of associate recording studios in London they have the best facilities and engineers in the business. Alternatively we come to you and record you in the comfort of your own home. The choice is yours - a special day out and experience or the team come to you for a special recording.
What if i can't get to London?
Each Voiceportrait is unique and should you require a location recording we can set that up, hence each price point being on application subject to requirements. Call or email to discuss we are happy to travel. Location recording can incur an extra cost for travel depending on distance - price on application.
Do I need to prepare?
That is up to you, most clients look forward to their day and anticipate their recording by making notes or reflecting on their life prior to recording. Some people like to extemporise, and simply answer questions on the day, however it's advisable to give Christine as much background as you can. To facilitate this we have a template of questions we can send you to help you reflect, and prompt memories.
Can I bring a friend or partner?
Of course, we do ask for only one other person, and they can sit in on the recording with our engineers. They often find it as enjoyable and moving as the client whose Voiceportrait is being recorded. Similarly if location recording family welcome to be there.
What do I get for my money?
A priceless family heirloom, in a personalised linen gift box inscribed with your name and personalised usb. An experience to remember forever. Most customers favour the personalised linen gift box with usb, and access to mp3 downloads. The recording can also be transcribed, or transferred to vinyl, those options are price on application. Allow half a day for recording time, so 3- 4 hours and then we take our time with our sound engineers to edit and polish your life story> Including where possible music of your choice and any readings you wish to include. Some music choices maybe subject to prs clearance. Discuss when booking. A labour of love and professionalism by our engineers to give you an heirloom and gift to treasure.
Why is it price on application?
Each portrait is unique to you and your requirements, whether in studio or on location. We offer a choice of recording formats, a USB in a presentation gift box or a download.
Voiceportrait is usually bought as a gift, we have a choice of packages. Grace notes such as lunch and champagne post-recording, the addition of music, or a written transcript alongside the recording, or bespoke packaging. Any extras can be quoted for when you commission your Voiceportrait
Voiceportrait is not hurried, we take time and care in the studio and in the polish and edit post recording.
We aim to ensure your recording day is a special day, and that you have the best possible experience.
We discuss the level of edit you require post production.
We supply you with the digitally mastered finished recording.
We can supply further copies or access for friends and family poa.
What are the package choices?
Classic £1,500
Verbatim recording, allow for three hours in studio
Post-production, clean and polish production edit
Complimentary tea and coffee
A Voice portrait gift box with personalised USB
Free delivery mainland UK
Bespoke price on application
A verbatim recording, allow for three hours studio time
Music of your choice, subject to PRS clearance
Post-production edit
Champagne buffet lunch for two
A Voice portrait personalised linen gift box with USB
Email christine@thevoicehouse.co.uk for a conversation and commission your Voiceportrait.