High-end mic
Neumann U87ai
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
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
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Professional-grade soundproofing designed for studio use
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A dry recording booth with greatly reduced reflections
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Equipment runs on stable dedicated 200V single-phase power
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Top-quality equipment throughout the entire recording chain
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Ducted air conditioning keeps the booth quiet and comfortable during recording
Voice Sample Examples
Estimated Recording Time
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
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
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.