Question 1

How fast is your turnaround?

Accepted Answer

I know production schedules can be tight! Projects are typically delivered within 24 hours, often the same day. For longer e-learning modules or specialized technical scripts, we can chat about a timeline that works for your team.

Question 2

Do you have a home studio?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in fact, I have two! To ensure consistent quality and availability, I record from two professional, broadcast-quality locations. I have STUDIOBRICKS and WhisperRoom sound isolation booths equipped with industry-standard microphones like the Neumann TLM 102 and the Sennheiser MKH 416.

Question 3

Do you offer live directed sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I love collaborating in real-time. My studio is fully equipped for directed sessions via Source-Connect (ID: shelleybaldiga), ipDTL, Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, phone patch, or your preferred online connection. This allows you to provide direction from anywhere in the world, ensuring we get the perfect take.

Question 4

Can I get a sample read of my script?

Accepted Answer

You bet. I offer custom auditions to ensure we’re the perfect match. Just send your script, usage details, and any direction or style reference to shelley@shelleybaldiga.com. I’ll get a sample back to you ASAP so we can get the ball rolling!

Question 5

What file formats do you deliver?

Accepted Answer

I typically deliver high-quality WAV files (48kHz / 24-bit) as the standard. I’m also happy to provide MP3s for smaller file sizes or quick sharing. If your project has specific technical requirements, just let me know and I’ll make sure you get exactly what you need!

Question 6

How will I receive my audio files?

Accepted Answer

I’ll send you a secure download link via WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Question 7

Will the audio be "ready-to-use"?

Accepted Answer

Yes! My standard delivery is "clean & edited." This means I remove most breaths (unless they add to the performance), any mistakes or unwanted sounds. The files are normalized to industry standards so they are ready to drop straight into your project timeline. If you prefer "raw" audio for your own engineer to mix from scratch, just let me know!

Question 8

How do you handle file naming?

Accepted Answer

I’m a bit of a stickler for organization. I usually follow a clear naming convention, such as ProjectName_ShelleyBaldiga_01. If your project has multiple files (such as an e-learning module or an app), I can follow your specific naming convention to ensure everything matches up perfectly on your end.

Question 9

What if I need a change after the files are delivered?

Accepted Answer

I want you to love the final result! I include one round of revisions (pace, tone, or emphasis) at no extra charge within two weeks of delivery for all offline recordings. If the script changes after recording or there's a total creative pivot, we can settle on a fair pickup fee. For live directed sessions, the audio is considered approved once we wrap the call.

Question 10

What is your signature vocal style?

Accepted Answer

My signature sound is rooted in warmth and clarity. Often described as 'smart, kind, and authentically encouraging,' I provide a professional authority that's grounded and relatable.My vocal range is flexible - shifting from bright and friendly for upbeat narrations to a warm and resonant tone for more serious projects. It’s very much a 'real person' vibe: natural, conversational, intelligent, trustworthy, and altogether approachable.

Question 11

Are you an indigenous voice actor?

Accepted Answer

I have Eastern Cherokee and Catawba roots on my paternal side. This heritage is deeply important to me - it fuels my commitment to honor Native American voices and bring  genuine respect and authenticity to the Indigenous stories I tell.

Question 12

Do you have experience voicing medical content?

Accepted Answer

I do! In fact, medical narration and health benefits are a huge part of what I do. I’ve been the voice behind many of the country's largest hospital systems and insurance providers, helping them share important information with patients in a way that feels clear and supportive.

You might have run into me while searching for health answers on WebMD. I’ve voiced hours of content for them, specifically focused on making tricky, complex medical topics feel more approachable to everyday listeners. Whether it's high-level oncology data or a simple wellness or health benefits explainer, I’m totally comfortable with the technical terms and can make complex or heavy information feel approachable and safe.

Question 13

How can I get a quote for my project?

Accepted Answer

The best way is to send a quick email to shelley@shelleybaldiga.com or use the contact form on my website.

To help me give you a precise number right away, please include these details:
The Category: Is it for a commercial, an e-learning course, a corporate explainer, or something else?
The Length: A word count is usually the most helpful, but an estimated time (e.g., "a 2-minute video") works too.
The Usage: Where will this live? (e.g., internal company use, a local radio spot, or a national social media campaign).
The Usage Length: If it's a paid, promoted or broadcast campaign, how long will it run?

I base my rates on industry standards (like the GVAA Rate Guide) to ensure you get a fair and professional price.

Question 14

Should I hire you live or use your licensed AI voice for my project?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the project and the role voice plays in your content.Choose Live Human Delivery when emotional nuance and performance drive the result - like a national ad, a brand narration, or a piece that needs to move people. Nothing replaces a real human reading between the lines of your script, adapting in real time based on your direction with every take.Choose My AI Voice when speed, scale, or budget are the top priorities - like high-volume content, fast turnarounds, or multilingual adaptations. You get my exact, recognizable voice, instantly.You're simply choosing the right tool for what your particular project needs.

Question 15

What exactly is your licensed AI voice?

Accepted Answer

It's an AI-generated version of my actual voice, built from my own recordings and used only with my direct authorization. It's not a generic AI voice or someone else's likeness or speech patterns - it was created by and is licensed from me, personally, for each approved use.

Question 16

How is your AI voice different from using ElevenLabs or another AI voice tool?

Accepted Answer

Those tools generate synthetic voices with no real performer behind them and no consistent rights trail. Mine comes from one real, professional voice actor with 20 years of brand trust behind it - and every use is consented to and disclosed, so there's no legal or compliance guesswork on your end. And because it's based on my actual voice, it can be blended seamlessly with my live-recorded work in the same project, so a campaign never sounds like two different voices stitched together.

Question 17

How fast is your licensed AI voice, compared to a live session?

Accepted Answer

Typically minutes, not hours or days. It's built for high-volume or time-sensitive content - frequent updates, localization, rush turnarounds - where speed matters more than a directed performance.

Question 18

Can I use your licensed AI voice anytime, or do I need to contact you first?

Accepted Answer

You can do it all yourself. Once you have access to my licensed AI voice tool, you can enter your script, generate your audio, and download it whenever you need it - no need to contact me for each project.Every use of my AI voice is authorized, licensed, and tracked, so you can easily create the content you need while maintaining a clear record of how the voice is being used. If you have a larger project, ongoing content needs, or a custom licensing request, you can contact me directly to discuss options. And some scripts may require human approval if flagged for inappropriate content or a potential conflict.

Question 19

Can I use your AI voice and a live session in the same project?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, and it's actually a common approach. I can personally record the moments that need real performance, and the licensed AI voice can handle updates, variations, or additional languages after that - all from the same voice.

Question 20

How much does your licensed AI voice cost?

Accepted Answer

It's priced based on the length of your script (per character) separately from live session rates. See my AI voice tool for details. Or reach out with your project information and I'll send an exact quote.

Question 21

Can I use your licensed AI voice first, and then you record parts that need specific delivery in your studio?

Accepted Answer

Yes - this is actually one of the most popular ways people use a licensed AI voice. I run your script through my AI voice first, then personally listen back and record lines that need real timing, emotion, or emphasis that the first pass doesn't capture - a tricky sentence, a moment that needs to land just right, a tone shift the AI delivers flat. You get the speed of AI for the bulk of the content and the judgment of a trained performer exactly where it matters, all blended into one seamless file. It's priced between a full AI project and a full live session, and it's licensed and disclosed the same as any other AI use.

Question 22

If I want exclusivity, how do you make sure my project doesn't conflict with another client using your voice?

Accepted Answer

Before beginning any project where a client requests exclusivity, I check it against my current active work for direct competitive conflicts. I won't voice for two competing brands in the same category at the same time. I keep a running log of where my voice is currently committed, across both live and AI usage, so nothing gets approved blind. This is another benefit of using my licensed AI voice instead of a tool like ElevenLabs. If exclusivity matters for your project - a category or region where you don't want the voice appearing with a potential competitor - just let me know. We can build that into the terms.

Shelley Baldiga

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome!

How fast is your turnaround?

Do you have a home studio?

Do you offer live directed sessions?

Can I get a sample read of my script?

What file formats do you deliver?

How will I receive my audio files?

Will the audio be "ready-to-use"?

How do you handle file naming?

What if I need a change after the files are delivered?

What is your signature vocal style?

Are you an indigenous voice actor?

Do you have experience voicing medical content?

How can I get a quote for my project?

Should I hire you live or use your licensed AI voice for my project?

What exactly is your licensed AI voice?

How is your AI voice different from using ElevenLabs or another AI voice tool?

How fast is your licensed AI voice, compared to a live session?

Can I use your licensed AI voice anytime, or do I need to contact you first?

Can I use your AI voice and a live session in the same project?

How much does your licensed AI voice cost?

Can I use your licensed AI voice first, and then you record parts that need specific delivery in your studio?

If I want exclusivity, how do you make sure my project doesn't conflict with another client using your voice?

Shelley Baldiga

Frequently Asked Questions​

Welcome!

How fast is your turnaround?

Do you have a home studio?

Do you offer live directed sessions?

Can I get a sample read of my script?

What file formats do you deliver?

How will I receive my audio files?

Will the audio be "ready-to-use"?

How do you handle file naming?

What if I need a change after the files are delivered?

What is your signature vocal style?

Are you an indigenous voice actor?

Do you have experience voicing medical content?

How can I get a quote for my project?

Should I hire you live or use your licensed AI voice for my project?

What exactly is your licensed AI voice?

How is your AI voice different from using ElevenLabs or another AI voice tool?

How fast is your licensed AI voice, compared to a live session?

Can I use your licensed AI voice anytime, or do I need to contact you first?

Can I use your AI voice and a live session in the same project?

How much does your licensed AI voice cost?

Can I use your licensed AI voice first, and then you record parts that need specific delivery in your studio?

If I want exclusivity, how do you make sure my project doesn't conflict with another client using your voice?

Frequently Asked Questions