Neil Williams · 20+ years as a voiceover artist
Remote Voiceover Sessions
with ipDTL
Listen, give direction and choose the right take from wherever you’re working.
What Is ipDTL?
ipDTL is a browser-based audio connection used for broadcasting and voiceover sessions. It lets you hear the studio and speak to the artist in real time.
For your voiceover, that means you can guide the pace, tone and pronunciation as I record, without travelling to my London studio. The finished master is recorded locally here, then edited and delivered in the agreed format.
A live session can be useful for commercials, tricky pronunciations or a script that needs several different approaches. If you’re happy to send written direction, we can work that way too.
What You Need to Join
Your Equipment
- A computer with a stable internet connection.
- A supported browser, following the instructions I send.
- Headphones so the studio audio doesn’t feed back through your microphone.
- A microphone for talking to me. A suitable laptop microphone or headset can be enough for giving direction.
Your Recording Brief
- The latest script, with pronunciation notes.
- The audience, style and intended use.
- Any video timings, reference reads or required versions.
- Your deadline, file requirements and who will approve the takes.
If several people need to listen or approve the recording, tell me when booking so we can agree the setup.
How Your Remote Session Works
Step 1
Book the Session
Send your script, intended use, deadline and preferred session time. We’ll agree the quote, recording approach and delivery before booking.
Step 2
Join & Check the Audio
I’ll send the joining details. Open the link in the recommended browser, connect your headphones and select the correct microphone. Allow a few minutes for an audio check.
Step 3
Direct the Read
Listen as I record and give feedback between takes. We can adjust the pace, emphasis or delivery while everyone is hearing the same performance.
Step 4
Receive Your Recording
After the session, I edit and send the agreed files. Confirm any file splitting, versions or timing requirements beforehand so the delivery fits your project.
A Few Checks Before We Start
- Use a wired internet connection where practical, or a strong, stable Wi-Fi connection.
- Pause large downloads and cloud backups.
- Check your headphones and microphone before the session.
- Keep the approved script open and flag any last-minute changes.
- Have a backup contact number available.
If the connection drops, we can reconnect or agree another way to communicate. Audio already recorded locally in the studio is kept.
ipDTL Session Questions
Do I need to install software?
ipDTL runs in supported web browsers, so a separate application isn’t normally needed. Follow the joining instructions for your session.
Does it only work in Chrome?
No. ipDTL currently lists Chrome, Edge and Opera. I’ll confirm the recommended browser when we arrange your session.
Do I need my own ipDTL subscription?
A guest link can be used for an arranged session. Tell me whether you’re joining to direct or connecting another studio, and we’ll confirm the appropriate setup before booking.
Is the internet feed the finished recording?
For my usual workflow, I record the master locally in my studio. The connection lets you listen and give direction. If your engineer needs to record the received feed, tell me in advance so we can agree the routing.
Can I use Source-Connect or Zoom instead?
Yes. I also work with Source-Connect and Zoom for remote sessions. Let me know what your production team uses when you enquire.
Can more than one person join?
Tell me how many people need to join and who will give direction. We’ll agree a suitable connection arrangement before the session.
Technical reference: ipDTL’s browser and connection information. Checked November 2026.
Ready to Direct Your Voiceover?
Send me your script, intended use, deadline and preferred session time. I’ll confirm availability and a quote, and we can choose the best way to connect.