VO Demos
DW “is professional, responsive, able to use his talent to truly enrich our games as his voice has a universally appealing tone, while succeeding in giving each of the roles their distinct sound and character.”
Jo Karajanov
Jovian Audio / Mad Head Games
Home Recording Studio
*6′ x 4′ Sound Treated Booth
*Bluebird XLR Condenser Mic
*SSL2 Audio Interface
*Skype/ Zoom/ Source Connect
*2 in booth monitors for ADR
*Audacity
More Details
| Acoustic Vocal Booth 6’×4′ ~ Walk-in, acoustically treated audio recording studio that is made out of 6″ thick walls and Auralex foam |
| Isole Audimute Blanket over door ~ Consisting of 3.2 mm Peacemaker® to address sound isolation and a high-performing acoustic absorption material to improve sound quality. it functions as a sound-barrier, inhibiting the entering and exiting of sound in a room. The acoustic absorption material uncluttering the sound in a room by absorbing external noise. The materials work together to reduce echo, reverberation and obstruct the transmission of sound through walls, floors and ceilings. |
| Bluebird XLR Condenser Microphone ~ Large-diaphragm studio condenser mic delivering pristine, highly versatile sound that makes every detail of a performance come to life. With a high-pass filter and -20dB pad, it’s ideal for capturing standout vocal performances. |
| Sound State Logic 2 ~ 2-stage design uses a mixture of specially chosen discrete low-noise transistors in combination with ICs. This includes mic preamps with exceptional noise performance and a superior gain range along with Legacy 4K analogue enhancement effect with a high-frequency EQ boost and subtle-harmonic distortions to give the sound more edge. |
| Audacity ~ Open Source, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder. |
| Alienware Computer ~ 2020 computer with 64 bit Operating System , x64-based processor, Intel core i9 running Windows 10 Home. |
| able to use Source Connect Now or Standard or Skype/ Zoom when needed, over a high-speed fiber connection w/ over 500 Mbps download & upload. |
Click here to see my EDUCATION & TRAINING
| ♦ABA in Theater Arts from Occidental College |
| ♦Acting: John Bouchard, Alan Freeman, Jamie Angel, Whitney Rybeck, Duke Stroud {various forms inc. Adler Technique and Tai Chi for Acting} |
| ♦Voice Acting: Steven Reisberg, Crispin Freeman, Tony Oliver, Marc Cashman, Dan Balestrero, Robin Armstrong, Kelly Moscinski, David Sobolov, Julie Maddalena |
| ♦Vocal Training: Scott Blois, Anne Marie Ketchum, Stephan Grimm |
| ♦Vocal Coaching: Jeff Bernstein, Wendy Caldwell, Terence Alaric |
| ♦Improvisation: Debbie McMahon, Crispin Freeman, Greg Jones |
| ♦Commedia dell’Arte: Crispin Freeman, Roxanne Dungereaux |
A bit about me.
Born in Los Angeles County, I excelled in telling stories that caught people’s attention. Even as a child, I was often the narrator or MC as I have never been shy on stage. My first performance outside of school was in a small theater singing the works of Kelmar and Ruby, including a few Marx Brothers bits as Zeppo, and I was hooked.
Despite knowing the challenges…
of making a career out of acting, I still enrolled at Occidental College, studying Theater Arts, including writing, musical theater, and the works of Shakespeare. After graduation, I moved around California and worked for restaurants and non-profit companies, jobs that were less and less creative. I even worked for almost two decades in the tech support field, all while finding ways to perform on the side. This string of more repetitive jobs fed a strong desire to pursue more creative outlets.
I have performed…
I have performed at multiple theme parks and on many stages, given voice to some video games and animation, and worked on movies and TV shows. I finally decided start focusing on voice acting classes and eventually left my office job in 2014 to become a full-time entertainer.
Inspired by…
Tom Hanks, Shakespeare, and especially my creative friends, a need to create is what made me want to become an entertainer. From helping to bring characters in animation and video games to life with my voice to writing comedic short versions of Shakespeare’s Tragedies that make the works a little more accessible to those not as familiar, from managing haunted houses for Playboy, Maxim, and Warner Bros. to singing music ranging from Celtic folk to madrigals to opera with several groups, I feel complete when helping create entertainment. Currently, I am working with Shelby Bond on the second season of a new type of live, immersive ghost story and with Jake Villadolid on a pilot for our comedic series.
It’s no wonder…
that clients like Mad Head Games, Hi Rez Studios, and Deck Nine/Square Enix have noted that I add believability to the words they give me. They have said that to work with me is a pleasure (and the feeling has been mutual on my side). At the end of the day, as I wrap up today’s creative projects, I’m looking for tomorrow’s opportunities… and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
~DW McCann
DW “is honest, reliable and a joy to interact with. He has a big heart as evidenced by his volunteering to help with our community service projects.”
Lisa Bailey
former President & CEO
Irwindale Chamber of Commerce
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