About me and my recording studio
Nice to meet you! I'm Stephanie Matard, a female voice over actress with a neutral American accent. Based in France since 2010, I work between Paris and Normandy. When in Normandy, I record from my professional home studio. No matter where you are in the world, I can bring your project to life with high-quality remote recordings. I can't wait to work with you!
Stephanie Matard
Your clients want to reach a global audience, and you’re searching for the perfect voice? Whether you need a native English-speaking female voice-over to enhance your content, a neutral yet vibrant interpretation, or a touch of luxury and sophistication, I’m here to bring your project to life!
I'm Stephanie Matard—born in the United States, with a French touch and a passion for making your projects as international as your ambitions!
How did I become a voice-over artist? How did my journey take me from the U.S. to France through the power of voice? Scroll down to find out!
I am an English voice over actress in France
Native English speaker, born in the USA
Born in the United States, my mother tongue is English
Remote online recording or in your studio
I am originally from Ohio
Originally from Ohio, USA, I then moved to San Diego, where I studied theater and film, laying the foundation for my artistic career. Growing up in the Midwest is where I naturally developed my neutral American accent!
First Italy then France
In 2008, I embarked on an exciting journey to Italy, where I worked as a professional actress.
This adventure eventually led me to France, where I now live and work, splitting my time between Normandy and Paris.
Training
How do you become a voice-over artist? It's a continuous learning process! I'm proud to have trained with the following experts and institutions:
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'La Voix de la Comédienne au Micro' – L2S Conseil, Paris, France
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Thomas Dormoy – Artistic Director & French Male Voice Over Artist
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Pierre Maubouché – Bilingual French-English Voice-Over Artist & Artistic Director
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Estelle Hubert – Artistic Director & French Voice Over Artist
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Tina Morasco – Actress, Voice-Over Coach & Artistic Director
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Tanya Rich - British Female voiceover artist & Acting Coach
Since 2018, I have also attended regular workshops and industry conferences to continue refining my craft.
VO Atlanta & One Voice
In 2020, I was awarded the VO Atlanta international scholarship and in 2022, I was nominated for the best international female voice over of the year for my recording of Plantala the roots of evil trailer alongside Estelle Hubert at the One Voice Awards in London! Today, I am proud to have participated in projects for HPE & Nvidia, Dior, L'Oréal, and many more! The adventure continues! Take a look at some of the video projects here!
My recording studio
Based in Europe, I record broadcast-quality voice overs for clients worldwide. My professional studio is based in Normandy France. When I'm in Paris, I have the privilege of collaborating with some of the world's best recording studios.
My recording studio
Listen to a sample of the raw audio from my studio
PRE-73 MKIII
Preamplifier
One of the best-kept secrets in audio recording, this preamplifier is remarkable!
The technology used in the PRE-73 MKIII helps create a warm, dynamic, smooth, and musical recording.
Neumann U87
Condenser microphone
This iconic microphone is recognized as an industry standard worldwide and is often considered the Gold Standard. With its elegant design and exceptional performance, it’s the perfect choice for voice over recordings—I’m thrilled to have it in my studio!
Audient ID14
Sound card
This is the high performance Analog to Digital Converter I use. I love its sleek design and intuitive interface, it's perfect for professional recordings!
Beyerdynamic DT 990
Studio Headphones
These headphones are like little clouds on my ears. I love them and when I saw the same headphones in the Parisian studios, I told myself that I had made the best choice.
Adobe Audition CC
I use Adobe Audition as my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), allowing me to record, edit, and deliver high-quality audio files. I particularly appreciate its spectral view for precise editing.