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English Voice Recording at micro1
Native or near-native English speakers read supplied text aloud and submit clean audio recordings that help train speech systems. Contributors follow pronunciation and pacing rules exactly, re-record weak takes, and flag unclear prompts. A quiet room, stable internet and a phone or computer capable of clear audio are needed.
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What you would do
- Read provided English prompts aloud naturally, following pronunciation and pacing guidelines
- Record audio and upload it through the platform provided
- Re-record takes that miss the quality standard
- Flag unclear or technically faulty prompts instead of guessing
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: native or near-native English with clear, natural delivery
- Preferred: ability to read aloud smoothly without a flat, monotone tone
- A quiet room without background noise and a reliable internet connection
- A smartphone or computer that records clean audio
- Preferred: discipline to follow instructions exactly, working independently on schedule
Suits people who have a clear speaking voice and a quiet recording space and can follow reading instructions precisely, session after session.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: English Voice Recording
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)
Opportunity Snapshot
Pay: $20 - 70/hour
Project kickoff: Monday, October 19th
You’ll need: A quiet room with no background noise, a reliable internet connection, and a smartphone or computer that can record clear audio
Your tasks: Read provided English text aloud, record it following detailed guidelines, and submit clean audio files
micro1 is engaging native and near-native English speakers for a read-aloud speech recording project. The work is straightforward: you’ll be given English text, you read it aloud following clear guidelines, and you submit the recording. Your voice helps train next-generation AI speech systems. No prior AI experience is required - clear speech and careful attention to instructions are what matter.
Scope of Work
- Read provided English prompts aloud, accurately and naturally, following the pronunciation and pacing guidelines.
- Follow the instructions for each prompt exactly - including reading answer choices when the task asks for it - without adding your own responses or interpretations.
- Record and submit clear audio files using the tools or platform provided.
- Keep your delivery consistent across sessions: same clarity, same enunciation, same pace.
- Re-record and resubmit when a take doesn’t meet the quality standard.
- Flag prompts that are unclear, ambiguous, or have technical problems instead of guessing how to read them.
- Stay in touch with project coordinators to align on quality expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native or near-native English speaker, with clear and natural spoken delivery.
- Able to read written text aloud smoothly, without stumbling or flattening it into a monotone.
- Strong attention to detail and the discipline to follow instructions exactly, every time.
- Access to a consistently quiet space for recording.
- Reliable internet connection.
- Comfortable working independently and submitting on schedule.
- Experience with voice work, audiobook narration, voiceover, or audio recording tools is a plus, but not required.
How the selection process works
- Apply and complete the screening questions
- Complete the AI interview
- Fill out a form
- Profile review
- Onboarding - our Talent Ops team will get you set up.
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Pay and terms
The listing states $20 to $70 per hour. That is micro1's listed rate for the project. It is not a promise of earnings, and the listing does not guarantee a number of hours.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Language listings are about native or near-native fluency. Be ready to show it in the interview, and note whether the listing asks for recording equipment or a quiet space.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What equipment is needed for voice over work?
For micro1's English Voice Recording project, the listing asks for a room free of background noise, dependable internet, and either a smartphone or a computer able to capture clear audio. It describes read-aloud speech recording, not voiceover acting, and the work is remote and open to people based in the US only. Experience with audio tools is a plus but not required.
How to earn money by voice recording?
At micro1, one route is the English Voice Recording project, which lists $20 to $70 per hour. That is a listed range, not guaranteed earnings. You read supplied English text aloud following pronunciation and pacing guidelines and submit clean audio. Selection involves screening questions, an AI interview, a form, profile review and onboarding, and it is for native or near-native English speakers in the US.
How do you do a voice recording?
On micro1's project, you receive English text, read it aloud naturally following the pronunciation and pacing guidelines, and submit the audio through the tools or platform provided. You keep clarity, enunciation and pace consistent between sessions, re-record takes that miss the quality standard, and flag unclear or technically faulty prompts instead of guessing. You do not add your own responses to the text.
How much do voiceover artists make?
This site does not publish market pay data for voiceover work, so it gives no general figure. This micro1 listing is a read-aloud recording project, not voiceover as a profession, and it lists $20 to $70 per hour. micro1 listings state rates for the project, not earnings, and hours are not guaranteed.
How much does the English Voice Recording role at micro1 pay?
The listing states $20 to $70 per hour. That is micro1's listed rate for the project, not a promise of earnings, and hours are not guaranteed. Check the listing itself for the current figure.
Is the English Voice Recording role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US only. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the English Voice Recording role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other languages, transcription and voice roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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