About First Draft Audio
Global Narration Agency and B2B Audiobook Production Partner
Providing exceptional recording services since 2020
Who We Are
Where Technical Precision Meets Performance
First Draft Audio is a global narration agency and professional recording studio dedicated to delivering broadcast-quality voice over services to publishers, platforms, and media companies worldwide.
Founded in 2020 by sound engineer Wian Steenkamp and actor Megan Spencer, FDA was built on the belief that great storytelling happens when technical precision meets powerful performance. From day one, our mission has been to unite talented voice talent for audiobooks with cutting-edge audio engineering to create narration that resonates across cultures and platforms.
Our studios, based in Cape Town, South Africa, are equipped to deliver industry-standard mixing and mastering - including 14 LUFS for online, EBU R128 for broadcast, and the essential -23dB to -18dB RMS for audiobooks. This ensures every project we deliver is platform-ready, consistent, and professional.
But FDA is more than a studio. We are a narration agency - managing a curated roster of professional voice actors skilled in acting and vocal performance. From audiobook production to audio dubbing services, radio dramas, and corporate narration, our artists bring every script to life with authenticity, precision, and emotional impact. While we specialize in American, UK, and Transatlantic accents, our pool of international voice talent allows us to serve multilingual markets.
Service Speciality
First Draft Audio’s Journey to Global Narration Partner
Our growth plan is clear
Partnership. Talent. Expansion.
At First Draft Audio, we don’t just record voices. We represent them, elevate them, and ensure every story sounds alive.
01.
B2B Partnerships
To be the leading B2B partner for publishers and media companies seeking scalable, reliable narration services.
02.
Global Talent
To grow our global artist network, giving opportunities to emerging and established narrators alike.
03.
Platform Expansion
To expand our reach into audiobooks, streaming platforms, and international dubbing markets while maintaining our standard of storytelling through world-class sound.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Commitment to Trust and Excellence
- Vision: To become the leading global narration agency, trusted by publishers and media companies for audiobook production, dubbing, and professional voice over services. We envision a future where clients receive reliable, scalable audio solutions and voice artists are supported with fair representation and sustainable careers.
- Mission: At First Draft Audio, our mission is to deliver broadcast-quality narration and voice over services for publishers, platforms, and corporate clients, while building an environment where international voice actors can grow and thrive. From audiobook production to multilingual audio recording and ADR, we bridge technical excellence with human connection - ensuring every story is told with authenticity, precision, and care.
- Values:
Excellence in Sound:
We produce broadcast-quality audio from our Cape Town recording studios and vetted global setups. Every audiobook, commercial, or drama is edited, proofed, and mastered to meet ACX, EBU, and international standards.
Integrity in Collaboration (Trust):
We believe in fair contracts, transparent communication, and client-focused project management. As a B2B narration agency, we protect client trust while ensuring narrators are treated with respect and fairness.
Caring for Artists (Authenticity):
Our roster of professional narrators and international voice actors are the heart of FDA. We prioritize their career growth, vocal health, and fair representation, supporting sustainable workloads and long-term creative success.
Project Empathy:
Every project is approached with empathy for the client’s goals, the audience’s experience, and the story’s emotional truth. We balance commercial needs with authentic storytelling.
Diversity of Voices:
As a global narration agency, we celebrate diversity by offering multilingual narration and culturally-aware casting. This makes us a trusted partner for both Western and Eastern markets.
Service Speciality
What We Specialise In
Recording
Guaranteed Broadcast-Quality Sound
At First Draft Audio, recording is where every story begins. Our professional recording studios in Cape Town, South Africa, are built to deliver broadcast-quality voice over services for audiobooks, dubbing, radio drama production, commercials, and corporate audio production.
Our team of qualified sound engineers ensures that every session meets international technical standards - from 14 LUFS for online content and EBU R128 for broadcast to the precise RMS levels required for audiobooks. Whether recording in-studio or through our vetted remote network, we guarantee clear, consistent, and polished sound.
We work exclusively with professional narrators and international voice actors, guiding them through direction, performance coaching, and workflow support to achieve authentic, engaging audio.
With scalable solutions for both single-title projects and large publisher catalogs, FDA provides clients with reliable, end-to-end recording services that bring stories to life - on time and on spec.
Voice Acting
Curated Talent for Authentic Storytelling
At First Draft Audio, we know that great audio starts with great performances. That’s why we represent a curated roster of professional voice actors and voice talent for audiobooks trained in both acting and vocal performance. Every artist in our network is carefully selected for their range, authenticity, and storytelling ability - ensuring that your project connects with audiences on an emotional level.
Our voice actors specialize in a wide range of applications:
- Audiobook Narration: bringing characters and prose to life with nuance and depth.
- Audio Dubbing Services & ADR: matching lip-sync and emotion for international markets.
- Commercial Voice Overs: delivering clear, persuasive narration for campaigns and brand content.
- Radio & Audio Dramas: creating dynamic, immersive performances.
As a narration agency, we don’t just hire talent - we represent, develop, and support them. This means our clients always receive reliable, professional performances, and our artists benefit from fair contracts and sustainable careers.
At First Draft Audio, voice acting isn’t just sound - it’s storytelling through performance.