Narration / Voice-Over Recording
Crunch Studio is a recording studio in Shinagawa, Tokyo, offering narration, voice-over, and ADR recording.
Our fully soundproof booth also supports simultaneous recording for multiple performers.
Rates start from ¥5,800 per hour with an experienced engineer included.
With a high-quality microphone (Neumann U87ai), professional recording equipment, and a spacious soundproof booth, we provide clear and comfortable voice recording.
We handle narration for TV, radio, YouTube, commercials, and various videos, as well as ADR for film and animation, plus voices for educational materials, games, apps, podcasts, audiobooks, and voice dramas.
We also offer cleanup editing, noise reduction, timing adjustment, tone shaping, and final audio post with BGM and sound effects. Narrator casting is also available.
- High-end mics
&
equipment - Spacious
fully soundproof
recording booth - Experienced
engineer
included - ADR
recording - Up to 5 people
at once - Beginners to
professionals - Up to 6 staff
on-site - Remote staff
participation - Singing &
instrument
recording - English
sessions
available
Why Our Studio Sounds Great
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High-performance soundproofing designed as a professional studio
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A dead recording booth with greatly reduced reflections
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Equipment runs on stable dedicated 200V single-phase power
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Not only the microphone, but all sound-related equipment is top quality
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Since air conditioning is brought in through ducts, recording stays quiet and comfortable
Narration Recording Samples
Narration Cleanup / MA
We offer high-quality cleanup processing such as removing lip noise, paper noise, and breaths, adjusting pauses between sentences and words, and tone shaping.
With proper cleanup and editing, the listenability and overall sound quality of the final work improve dramatically.
We can also mix recorded voices with BGM and sound effects.
Cleanup and MA are also available for material recorded at other studios or on location.
Sound effects work and BGM selection for video productions are also available.
For more details about MA, sound effects, and BGM, please see here.
File Delivery Options
・GigaFile, Dropbox, email, LINE, etc.
・Transfer to Mac / iPhone via AirDrop
・USB drive or external hard drive
・CD (250 JPY / 1 disc, outside discs not accepted)
What to Prepare
・Please prepare one copy of the script for the engineer (PDF files are also accepted)
・For ADR, please prepare a video file in MP4 format
Real-Time Availability
Studio Rates
Extensions are available at 3,600 JPY / 30 minutes. Depending on the reservation status for that day, extensions may not be possible.
For sessions using 4 microphones or more, or for radio-style setups, a setup fee of 1,800 JPY will be charged.
Optional Work Fees
Cleanup processing and MA will be delivered on the same day or later.
If you are in a hurry, we can accommodate you, so please contact us in advance.
If you are also considering MA work, please see the details here.
Payment is made on the day of use.
Cash, credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are accepted. (A 3.5% fee applies to non-cash payments.)
If you are considering a large-volume or regular booking, please contact us to discuss payment options.
Price Simulation
For example: two 10-minute narrations → 20 minutes
Three 15-minute narrations in 3 patterns → 50 minutes
Four 25-minute reading plays → 100 minutes
Up to 10 files are free
Recording with a radio-style setup
Reservations & Inquiries
During recording sessions or studio work, we may not be able to answer the phone.
Please contact us via LINE or email. If you leave a voicemail message, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
FAQ
- Q. Is ADR recording while viewing video possible?
- A. Video can be displayed both in the recording booth and in the direction space, so the studio can be used for ADR recording.
- Q. Is it possible to record with multiple performers?
- A. Yes. Since the booth is spacious, simultaneous recording for up to about four people is possible. It can also be used for dialogue ADR and reading performances.
- Q. Can clients and staff join remotely?
- A. They can remotely monitor both the recording video and audio. Conversation with performers and direction are also possible.
- Q. Can clients or staff attend on-site?
- A. Yes. You can check both the recording session and the sound from outside the booth. Conversation and direction via talkback are also possible.
- Q. Besides narration, can I also record singing or instruments?
- A. Yes. We are also highly experienced in singing and music production, so please feel free to leave it to us.