Mandarin Voice Talent for Voice AI Project

Company DescriptionWe are seeking skilled Mandarin voice talents to collaborate on an exciting Voice AI cloning project. This role involves recording a variety of scripts, prompts and spontaneous conversations in your natural voice to help us develop a high-quality AI model. If you are chosen, with your consent, your voice will be transformed into a cloned voice that can replicate your tone, style, and nuances. You will be required to participate in live directed sessions.  Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality audio files in accordance with project specifications.Provide written consent for the ethical use of your voice for cloning purposes.CompensationThis is a paid opportunity. Compensation will be competitive and based on the project’s scope and the quality of your voice recordings.  You will be paid for the audio recordings and also for the use of your Cloned Voice.Phase 1: AuditionPlease use the attached script to provide an audition file for this project using the language you are applying for. The audition file must meet the following specifications:48 kHz sample rate, 24-bit depthWAV formatNoise floor of -60dB or betterMinimal background noisePhase 2: Test SessionA small number of top candidates will be selected to record a test session to verify that they are a good fit for the project. Before recording the test session, talent will be required to sign a consent release (Full buyout, 1 year term, with the option to renew annually at the same rate).Your test session will be used for testing your voice’s suitability for the final product. Your voice will not be cloned from a test session. Being selected for the test session does not guarantee that you will proceed to the next phase. You will be compensated for this test session.Phase 2: Formal RecordingTalent will be required to travel to a professional studio where they will record with other voice talents as conversation partners. Studio costs to be covered by the client. Travel compensation to be determined.The recording sessions will not be scripted, it will be spontaneous recordings with a session director providing prompts & questions to answer.Phase 3: Usage/Exclusivity SelectionAfter formal recording is completed, the client will determine whether they wish to proceed with the usage/exclusivity agreement. If the client proceeds, and the talent agrees, the client will create an AI Voice that will be a direct clone of the selected talents' name, voice, statements, sounds, other personal audio attributes, and any component thereof (including any mannerisms, identifying features, or tonal qualities or other aspects of Talent’s voice, and Talent’s identity as reflected or embodied therein).**Exclusivity: No other AI Voices for other companies within the 1 year usage.**Phase 4: Additional RecordingsOnce you have been selected to proceed, you may be required to complete additional recordings according to the usage/exclusivity agreement. You will be compensated for any additional session hours at the same hourly rate that you agree upon with the end client.QualificationsQualificationsClear, consistent, and professional speaking voice.Previous experience in voice acting, narration, or broadcasting is a plus but not required.Access to high-quality recording equipment (microphone, soundproofing preferred).Must be willing to travel to selected recording studios within the next month for 1-2 days. Ideally, flexibility in scheduling to accommodate these sessions (travel expenses will be covered)Additional InformationAdditional Information:Ethical Use: Your voice data will only be used for agreed-upon purposesData Usage:  Your voice WILL NOT be cloned from these recordings, additional license terms to be negotiated if you are chosen as a clone.  This data is for internal training purposes onlyArtists need to disclose if they are already the voice of a large tech company