Hey I'm Michael Ashtiany

A Multi Award Nominated Northern Male VoiceOver Artist

Warm, trustworthy, relatable, friendly, upbeat, and engaging.  I thrive on human, relatable performances to bring your scripts to life with emotion and authenticity.

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Browse and Listen to my Voiceover work!

If you have a script of your own, I provide a FREE DEMO recording as standard, so don’t hesitate to contact me to ask, it’s all part of my service!

There’s also an extensive list of my portfolio, including videos, on the Demos page

Contact Me via the button below
Call me 07517 577 463
Email me Michael@manchestervo.co.uk 

There’s an FAQ section too that will hopefully answer any other questions you have, but if not don’t hesitate to reach out!

Hey, thanks for stopping by my website! I’m Michael, a British Male Voiceover Artist with a light Manchester accent

I might be Northern and from Manchester, but I’m far from full ‘Liam Gallagher’ in my tone!

This makes me quite versatile for more neutral sounding projects where the Voiceover can’t sound too regional, which is great for a wide variety of work

I voice for a wide range of projects too from Commercials & Corporate Videos, to Gaming and ADR Dubbing.

I’m typically known for voicing in a Warm, Friendly, Relatable style so the audience connects well with the message, like in this project for Regency Glass, voicing their mascot, Reg, or this TV ad for Amex

But I can be more authoritative and direct too, like in this TV commercial for the NHS and their Stop Smoking campaign

That said,  I also love voicing more gritty and emotive pieces in my lower range that really explores emotions, like in this passionate sports promo for the Rugby Super League 2024 Final or this deeper, emotive read for Caritas 

You can check out a bit more about me and my career on the button below, but otherwise click around and listen to my work and don’t hesitate to contact me with anything I can help with!

Relatable, Authentic, Human voiceovers

Full Pro Home Studio

Some of the Global brands I've provided Voiceover for

Whether it’s global brands like Manchester United FC or the local Cafe offering a promotion, every client I’ve had the privilege to voice for matters equally.  But below is an example of some recognisable brands where i’ve been their Voiceover  

Frequently Asked Questions

Below i’ve listed some typical questions I get asked before booking me but If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out, I’m always happy to help!

How much does a voiceover cost?

Pricing can vary depending on the type of project, but to give you a general idea: a 2-minute internal corporate or explainer video voiceover typically costs £200. This fee isn’t set in stone, and I’m flexible depending on the specifics of your project. It’s always best to get in touch so we can discuss what works best for you. For TV or Radio commercials, and similar projects, I follow the industry standard Rate Card, which you can view online here.

Turnaround times depend on my current workload, but you can generally expect your voiceover within 24 hours. For longer scripts, those with 1,000 words or more, the process may take up to 24 hours, but I’ll inform you upfront so you know what to expect. Short commercial scripts can often be delivered within an hour.

Absolutely! I’m available for directed sessions via Source Connect, CleanFeed, Zoom, or any other platform you prefer. Just give me 24 hours‘ notice to confirm availability. Best of all, there’s no extra charge for live sessions.

Do you have a professional home studio?

Absolutely! I record from a StudioBricks VO Edition booth using either a Neumann U87 or Neumann TLM102 microphone. The U87 is the gold standard for studios worldwide, while the TLM102 is renowned for its ‘buttery smoothsound, ideal for projects requiring a warm, rich tone. If you’d prefer me to come to your studio, I’m always open to working on-site—just let me know!

Are there any additional voiceover costs?

Additional charges typically only arise from usage changes, such as expanding a project’s use from internal to paid social media ads or TV broadcast, or from script rewrites. I’m quite flexible with minor tweaks, but substantial rewrites after recording may incur a fee. Rest assured, there are no hidden fees. Once I understand your project and receive your script, you’ll receive a quote that covers everything.

What types of work do you specialise in?

I specialise in a variety of voiceover projects. These include

My work largely leans on human performances, in that, I try to convey emotive work, whether that be happy, sad, dramatic or neutral.  I don’t work in roles that require Cartoon voices or accents, but I can absolutely point you to some recommended voices that specialise in these areas.

Additional notes

If you have any supporting material like music or video, it’s always helpful as it gives me a better sense of the tone you’re aiming for. However, if that’s not available, a simple description of your desired style or a reference to a piece of my previous work is more than enough for me to deliver exactly what you need.

Testimonials

I’ve compiled some kind words from someo of the people I’ve worked with to give you an idea of the experience of working with me. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to get in touch!

DigiFish
Mikey has been a pleasure to work with. He has great communication, quick turnaround times and the end product is a professional recording. Mikey also really understood the style / tone that we were going for on our animation. Very happy and won't hesitate to use again!
Kingdom Creative
Michael was a pleasure to work with, always very quick coming back to us and super flexible with sending a variety of different reads and ensuring our client was happy. We hope to be able to work with him again!
Charlie Minnion
Mikey was great to work with! He produced high quality work with a fast turnaround and totally understood the direction I gave. Thanks Mikey!
Matthew Ford
Michael was very professional, helpful and responsive. Requested changes were completed rapidly to a very high standard. All-in-all, working with him was a very positive experience. I would highly recommend Michael for your project.
Pixelwave Creative
Another excellent job from Michael! Great to work with and brilliant quality.Will no doubt work with him again soon and highly recommend others to give him a try.
Slinky Productions
We’ve worked with Michael on a few training video projects now where has provided voiceover for several lengthy scripts. On all occasions, he has delivered consistently high quality work, and we are always impressed with his turnaround time. He has a warm and approachable voice and often nails the pace and tone first time. We hope to work with him again soon on one of our future films!"Glen Harris, Video Producer & Director - Slinky Productions, Video Production Service Company
Jon @ Max Media
Jon @ Max Media
Mikey delivered TOP-NOTCH voice-over work with exceptional sound quality and creativity. His proactive communication and deep understanding of the project made the entire process smooth, and he nailed the delivery time. Highly professional and a pleasure to work with! 👍
Rick Bailey
Rick Bailey
Mikey was great to work with. Super quick to respond and the VO was perfect for our project. The audio was great and any updates we had he was quick to do. I'd recommend Mikey for any VO projects.
Affinity Living
Affinity Living
Mikey did a great job and completed the project even faster than we expected! Really happy with the work he did and was able to use the content without any revisions.
Llens
Llens@prodbyllens
Absolutely phenomenal, I’m more than pleased with the quality of work I have received, it is the cherry on top that I needed for the video I need to complete. I will definitely be using Mikey again in the future, he had amazing communication throughout the whole process and gave my audio file on time! I would strongly recommend. Thank you Mikey!!

Voiceover Blog!

In my Blog you’ll find topics relating to the industry as well as some info that may be useful for those that work with voiceovers as well as voiceovers themselves!

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A professional voiceover can transform your message and make your brand stand out from the competition. With a carefully selected voice, you can enhance your brand identity and create emotional connections with your audience, resulting in increased trust, credibility, and audience engagement.

Get in Touch

I’m always available to discuss your project and answer any questions you may have. You can reach me through the following:
british male voiceover artist michael ashtiany
With a voice that is warm, trustworthy, conversational, friendly, corporate, upbeat, casual, and engaging, I bring your scripts to life with versatility and authenticity.