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About Tom
Voice Design Recipe Public
Director's casting notes & character prompt
Full Voice Summary
A highly textured, elderly American male voice characterized by deep gravel and a distinctively gruff, cantankerous demeanor. The delivery is energetic and projected, evoking the persona of a hardened veteran or a cranky neighbor rather than a polished narrator.
Acoustic Attributes
- age Estimate
- Senior
The vocal tone and quality suggest a speaker who is a senior.
- pitch
- High
The voice's pitch is in a higher range for a typical male speaker.
- intensity
- Normal
The voice is delivered at a standard volume level with a slightly forceful edge.
- energy Level
- Medium
The voice has a moderate level of expressiveness and animation.
- breathiness
- None
There is no significant airy or breathy quality in the voice.
- pause Frequency
- Occasional
The speaker pauses naturally between phrases and sentences.
- average Pause Length Ms
- 350
Pauses in speech last an average of 350 milliseconds.
- vocal Fry
- Subtle
A slight, low-frequency creak or rattle is occasionally present in the voice.
Detailed Performance Breakdown
With a speaking rate of 167 words per minute, this voice is slightly faster than a typical conversational pace (around 150 wpm), making it engaging and efficient for conveying information.
Averaging 187.97 Hz, this voice's pitch is on the higher end of the typical male vocal range, which contributes to its distinct and attention-grabbing quality despite its gruff texture.
The intensity level of 53.03% indicates a normal to strong volume, projecting confidence and authority without shouting.
Scoring a 6 out of 10 for energy, the voice is expressive and engaging, suitable for performances that require personality and presence.
Recommended Casting
- Perfect for Animated Character Roles such as a grumpy grandfather or retired military officer.
- Ideal for Video Game NPCs like a blacksmith, tavern keeper, or quest-giving veteran.
- Great for Comedic Advertising requiring a 'get off my lawn' style of humor or shock value.
- Suited for Audio Dramas that need a gritty, street-smart senior perspective.