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Hire Explainer Video Voice Actors for
SaaS and Product Demos
Find clear, conversational voice actors for animated explainers, product launches, SaaS walkthroughs and pitch videos. Hear auditions of your own script and book with escrow protection.
Artists are reviewed before listing. Your payment stays in escrow until you approve the audio.
Quick Answer: How to Hire an Explainer Video Voice Actor
To hire an explainer video voice actor: write your script (about 130 to 150 words per minute of video), choose a clear, conversational voice, hear auditions from a few artists, agree the usage (organic web or paid ads), and book through escrow. Most explainers run one to two minutes.
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Campaign Production Pipeline Escrow Protected
1. Script Audition & Tone Match
Casting curated across 240+ vetted commercial artists
2. Directed Live Recording Session
Source-Connect, Zoom or SessionLink live direction
3. Broadcast Stems & Rights Release
WAV/AIFF master delivery, escrow cleared upon signoff
Explainer Voice Actor Roster
Find Explainer Voices
Browse vetted explainer voice actors by tone, language, and voice age. Hear auditions of your script or post a casting to receive custom takes.
Casting Workflow
How Casting an Explainer Voice Works
01
Write your script and brief
Include the audience, tone, length, product name pronunciation and a reference video if you have one.
02
Post a casting or browse
Use /post-casting to invite tailored reads, or choose vetted voice actors directly from the directory.
03
Hear auditions of your own lines
Compare a few readings of your actual script lines before you commit and book.
04
Agree usage and price
Confirm rights for organic web, paid ads, or broader broadcast distribution with clear terms.
05
Record and review
The artist records and cleans the audio; you review against animatics or scratch timing and give notes.
06
Receive files and approve
Download clean mastered audio stems. Funds are safely released from escrow only when you approve.
Category Definition
What Is Explainer Video Voice Over?
Explainer video voice over is narration that turns a complex product or idea into a clear, friendly story. The voice usually leads the video: the animator lays your recording on the timeline and times the visuals to it.
A good explainer voice sounds like someone who understands the product explaining it to someone who does not yet, rather than an announcer selling it.
Video Formats
Explainer Video Types We Cast
Product Launches
High-energy, engaging narration introducing new physical or digital products to the market.
Animated & Motion Graphics
Paced voice overs timed precisely to 2D/3D animation, character cues, and kinetic typography.
Whiteboard Videos
Warm, educational narrations designed to accompany hand-drawn illustrations and step-by-step sketches.
App Store & Onboarding
Concise, upbeat mobile app previews and user onboarding videos that drive downloads and activation.
Investor & Pitch Videos
Confident, persuasive voice tracks crafted for Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and VC stakeholder pitch decks.
Help Centre & How-To
Patient, instructive guide tracks for knowledge base videos, troubleshooting guides, and tutorials.
Social & Internal Explainers
Punchy short-form explainers for LinkedIn, YouTube, and company-wide staff communications.
Timing & Word Count
Script Length and Timing
Keep these numbers identical to the word count guide at /voice-over-calculator. A simple beat sheet for a 60-second explainer: the problem (about 20 to 25 words), the solution and product name (15 to 20), how it works (55 to 65), proof (15 to 20) and the call to action (20 to 25).
| Video length | Typical word count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 seconds | About 65 to 80 words | Short product teaser, feature release announcement, or quick social ad. |
| 60 seconds | About 130 to 150 words | The most common explainer length. Balanced storytelling without rushing. |
| 90 seconds | About 195 to 225 words | Comprehensive product overview or multi-feature platform demonstration. |
| 2 minutes | About 260 to 300 words | Allow room for pauses between scenes, visual reveals, and UI pacing. |
60-Second Explainer Beat Sheet
Recommended timing breakdown for maximum audience engagement
20 to 25 words
The Problem
Hook the viewer and state the friction point.
15 to 20 words
Solution & Product Name
Introduce your brand and core value proposition.
55 to 65 words
How It Works
Explain 2-3 primary features or simple steps.
15 to 20 words
Social Proof / Trust
Validate with results, metrics, or credibility.
20 to 25 words
Call to Action
Clear next step: sign up, demo, or start trial.
Briefing Guide
How to Brief an Explainer Voice Actor
Copy this briefing template into your casting post to ensure artists deliver exactly what your animator needs on the first take.
Copyable Explainer Brief Template
Project and product name (and how to pronounce it): Who is the viewer, and what problem do they have: Tone, with three contrasting words: Reference video or voice: Final script and word count: Is the voice recorded first, or must it fit a finished animation: Target length, and whether it is firm: Scene markers or timecodes: Delivery: one file, scene-by-scene files, format and sample rate: Usage: organic web, paid ads, internal, other: Live direction needed (yes or no): Deadline:
Voice Technology
Human or AI Voice for Explainer Videos
Some research on narrated multimedia has favoured human voices over older synthetic voices, and results may differ with newer AI voices, so test both with your own audience. AI voices on AumVoice come only from artists who opted in and signed the AI license.
| Feature | Human voice actor | Licensed AI voice |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Flagship brand and launch videos | Frequently updated product tours, internal explainers and drafts |
| Performance | Natural emphasis and warmth | Controllable pace, less natural emphasis |
| Updates | Needs a new recording or pickup | Edit the script and regenerate |
| Rights | Agreed per project | Defined in the AI license terms |
Transparent Rates
Explainer Video Voice Over Pricing
Rates are based on video length, artist level, and distribution usage. Keep every number identical to /voice-over-rates.
| Video length | Typical starting price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 minute | From $125 | Organic web use (website, YouTube, Vimeo) |
| Up to 2 minutes | From $200 | Standard 60 to 120s explainer runtime |
| Per additional minute | +$65 / min | Extended product walkthroughs and in-depth tours |
| Scene-by-scene files | Included on request | Individually split audio files named by scene number |
| Paid ads or broadcast use | Add usage fee | Commercial licensing available for paid promotion |
Organic web use is included as standard. Professional and premium talent tiers apply transparently. View full rate card on Voice Over Rates →
Licensing & Rights
Usage Rights for Explainer Videos
Ensure your license covers where and how your video will be seen. All usage terms are confirmed upfront before booking.
| Use | What it covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Organic web | Your website, YouTube, Vimeo and social posts you do not pay to promote. | Standard license term as defined on usage rights page |
| Paid ads | Paid promotion of the video on YouTube pre-rolls, Meta, LinkedIn, or programmatic display. | Add usage fee and agreed term |
| Broadcast or cinema | Television, terrestrial/satellite radio, and movie theatre pre-show screenings. | Custom commercial license |
| Internal and training | Staff onboarding, company town halls, sales enablement, and internal wiki use. | Internal business use license |
Learn more about:
Voice Over Usage Rights →
Scope of Service
What We Provide and What You Provide
AumVoice supplies the professional voice recording only. Buyers looking for full explainer animation production should know where responsibilities lie.
| Item | AumVoice or the artist | You (unless agreed otherwise) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice recording of your script | Yes (broadcast-grade capture & editing) | Final approved script & pronunciation guide |
| Script writing or editing | Available on request if offered by talent | Usually provided by you or your copywriter |
| Animation and video production | No (voice only) | You or your animation studio |
| Music and sound effects | No (clean voice stems only) | You or your video sound editor |
| Final sync to picture | The artist matches your timing / animatics | You align the final audio in your timeline |
| Translations and dubbed versions |
Available via dubbing & localization
See Dubbing & Localization → |
Localized scripts & target language requirements |
Audio Standards
Delivery Files for Your Editor or Animator
Delivery standard includes one clean edited file of the whole script, plus separate files named by scene number on request, in raw and mastered WAV formats (24-bit 48kHz). Artists leave a clean pause between sections so animators and video editors have room to cut, and maintain identical vocal energy and mic distance throughout. Music and effects are not included unless agreed.
Mastered 24-bit 48kHz WAV
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Clean pauses between sections
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Scene-numbered files on request
Frequently Asked Questions
The price depends on the video length, the artist's rate and the usage. Starting rates begin from $125 for videos up to 1 minute and $200 for up to 2 minutes for standard organic web use. Additional minutes and commercial advertising buyouts are quoted transparently on our Voice Over Rates page.
About 130 to 150 words per minute of video, so a 60-second explainer needs roughly 130 to 150 words. This pacing allows sufficient room for visual animations, sound effects, and natural breathing pauses between key ideas.
Yes, talent can sync their performance to a scratch track or a video reference. Tell them whether your target length is firm.
Yes, on request. Number your scenes in the script and files come back named to match (e.g., Scene_01.wav, Scene_02.wav), making editing on the timeline seamless.
Standard bookings include organic web usage for your company website, official YouTube channel, and organic Vimeo/social posts. Paid advertising campaigns (such as YouTube pre-rolls or social ads) require an agreed paid ad usage license.
Most explainers record the voice first, because the animator times the visuals to it. If your animation is finished, say so in the brief.
Yes. Give a spelling guide or an audio example in your brief.
Talent errors or mispronunciations against the approved script are fixed free of charge. If your script copy changes after recording has been delivered, re-reads are handled promptly at a discounted pickup rate.
Yes, under the AI license terms, for example for frequently updated videos. AI voices on AumVoice come exclusively from artists who opted in and signed the AI license.
No. AumVoice provides the voice only.
Fast-Track Casting
Need a Custom Sample for Your Script?
Submit your explainer video script and get tailored audition takes within 12 to 24 hours.
Vetting Standards
How We Select Explainer Voice Actors
Every explainer voice actor on AumVoice is evaluated against strict real-world production standards:
- Clean, Dry Audio: Pristine, reflection-free acoustic capture that drops directly into video timelines and edits easily.
- Conversational Delivery: A natural, authentic reading style that informs and engages rather than sounding like a hard sell.
- Steady Pacing: Even timing aligned with visual animations and video transitions (approx. 130-150 words per minute).
- Note Taking & Pickups: Ability to interpret creative briefs accurately and implement pickup adjustments promptly.
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Create a profile, upload explainer reels and get matched with product and SaaS briefs. Link to our artist sign-up route, keep control of your rates, and receive secure escrow payouts.
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