1/ Script
→Write in short, clear sentences for better AI comprehension
→Spell out numbers, symbols, and abbreviations (e.g., “$123” → “one hundred twenty-three dollars”)
→Add pauses with tags {break time=“0.5s”} for natural speech rhythm
→For emotion control, add narration context like “Then he said, excited: That’s it!” (edit out context later)
→Keep segments under 900 characters for optimal quality and control
2/ Generate Voice in ElevenLabs
→Create a free ElevenLabs account (10,000 characters/month)
→Select a voice that matches your brand/content tone
→Configure optimal settings:
☑️ Stability: 50
☑️Similarity: 75
☑️Speed: 1.0
☑️Style Exaggeration: 0
→Lower stability for more emotion, higher for consistency
→Generate and download your audio segments in MP3 or WAV format
3/ Edit and Enhance in Descript
→Create a Descript account (free tier covers basic editing)
→Import your ElevenLabs audio files into a new project
→Edit directly in the transcript - delete words/phrases by removing text
→Fix pacing by adjusting word spacing in the timeline
→Apply Studio Sound for professional clarity and noise reduction
4/ Mix with Music and Sound Effects
→Add background music that complements your content tone
→Layer sound effects at key points for emphasis
→Enable “ducking” so music lowers when voice plays (lower music manually if off)
→General mixing levels:
🗣️ Voice: 0dB (100%)
🎵 Music: -18dB to -24dB (8–12%)
🔔 Sound effects: -6dB to -12dB (25–50%)
5/ Export Your Professional Voiceover
→Export as WAV for highest quality or MP3 for smaller file size
☑️For YouTube: normalize to -14dB LUFS
☑️For podcasts: normalize to -16dB LUFS
☑️For broadcast: normalize to -23dB LUFS
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