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Voice Sample Recording

Crunch Studio is a recording studio in Shinagawa, Tokyo, offering voice sample recording for voice actors, narrators, and auditions.
Sessions are handled by an experienced engineer with extensive recording experience with well-known voice actors and professional narrators, so everyone from beginners to professionals can record with confidence.
Our fully soundproof booth is suitable for voice samples as well as singing samples. Engineer-supported sessions are available from one hour.

Recording, editing, noise reduction, and cleanup are all available.
BGM selection and mixing can also be arranged.

If you would like pronunciation checks, performance advice, or direction, please let us know in advance.

For audition singing sample recording, please see this page.

Studio Features

High-end mic
Neumann U87ai

Professional
sound quality

Spacious
fully soundproof booth

Experienced
engineer included

Cleanup included
same-day delivery

Extensive
professional credits

Beginner-friendly
support

Pronunciation checks
and direction available

BGM mixing
available

Singing sample
recording available

This page is for voice actors and narrators who want to record voice samples for agency submissions or auditions.
If you are looking to record voice actors or narrators for a production, please see our Voice-Over & ADR page.

Why It Sounds Great

  • Professional-grade soundproofing designed for studio use
  • A dry recording booth with greatly reduced reflections
  • Equipment runs on stable dedicated 200V single-phase power
  • Top-quality equipment throughout the entire recording chain
  • Ducted air conditioning keeps the booth quiet and comfortable during recording

Voice Sample Examples

Estimated Recording Time

For a 60-Minute Booking
For a 90-Minute Booking
For a 120-Minute Booking

What to Bring

Script For you and the engineer
Printed / PDF / URL

Writing Tools

Drinks Bottle / tumbler

File Delivery Options

Online Transfer GigaFile / Dropbox
LINE / email, etc.

AirDrop Transfer to
Mac / iPhone

USB / SSD / HDD Please bring
your own storage

CD 250 JPY / disc
Blank discs provided in-house

Recording Engineer

Yoichiro Ishino

Yoichiro Ishino has 28 years of recording experience and has run Crunch Studio for 10 years.
He has extensive experience recording well-known voice actors and has handled many voice sample sessions.
From first-time clients to experienced professionals, he supports each session carefully and flexibly.

Voice Sample Recording Rates

(Tax Included)
1 Hour (60 min)
¥7,200
(Engineer Fee Included)
1.5 Hours (90 min)
¥10,800
(Engineer Fee Included)
2 Hours (120 min)
¥13,000
(Engineer Fee Included)

For bookings longer than 2 hours, the rate is ¥5,800 per hour. Overtime is available at ¥3,600 per 30 minutes, subject to studio availability.

Payment is required on the day of your session. We accept cash, credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments. Please note that a 3.5% processing fee applies to all non-cash payments.

Optional Services

(Tax Included)
BGM Selection and Mixing
When we choose and mix the BGM for you
¥500 / sample
BGM Mixing
When you bring in your own selected BGM
Free

BGM selection takes time, so the actual recording time will be shorter. Please consult with us in advance.

Real-Time Availability

Bookings & Inquiries

During sessions or studio work, we are often away from the phone. For a faster response, please reach out to us via LINE or email. If you leave a voicemail, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

FAQ

When will I receive the cleaned-up audio data?
The data will usually be sent about 20 minutes after recording is complete.
Can you add BGM to my voice sample?
Yes. We can suggest BGM that matches your voice sample and provide multiple options for each sample.
Can I record a singing sample as well as voice samples?
Yes. Singing sample recording is also available. We have strong music production experience, so you can leave it to us with confidence. For audition singing sample recording, please see this page.
Can multiple people record together?
Yes. The booth is spacious enough for multiple people to use. In most cases, recording is done one person at a time.
Can clients or staff attend the session?
Yes. They can monitor the recording and audio from outside the booth. Talkback is also available for communication and direction.
Can beginners use the studio?
Yes. First-time voice sample clients are welcome. We can support the recording flow and script reading as needed.
Can you produce voice samples for agency submissions or auditions?
Yes. We can record and edit voice samples for agency submissions, auditions, and other application purposes.