MIKE COTTON
Welcome to the voice of Mike Cotton, a dynamic talent born and raised in the musical heartbeat of Houston, Texas. From a young age, immersed in a family that cherished Southern Gospel, I developed a keen ear for harmony and a voice that resonates with every note. My journey in music and performance began in the church choirs, echoing through competitions and theatrical stages during my college years, where I earned a degree in Music Business.
My voice has traveled from the sacred halls of churches to the vibrant buzz of clubs and bars with a traveling quartet and a pop rock band. Beyond music, my passion for storytelling and entertainment flourished through improv comedy, enhancing my dynamic vocal abilities and stage presence.
Today, I blend my lifelong love for performance with my roles at The Ark Church in Conroe, TX, where I delight children as a teacher and entertainer, and as the memorable Hans Von Striker in the beloved YouTube series, “The Herman and Rusty Show.”
As a character voice actor for family-friendly and faith-based film and animations, I bring characters to life through voice over, from audiobooks to captivating projects across various media. Let me help you find the perfect voice for your next endeavor. Get in touch to see how my voice can elevate your project!
The Booth
Mike records in a treated, 4 foot by 4 foot sound booth, using an Audio Technica AT2020 and a Scarlett Solo interface.
He uses Audacity to record into his Windows laptop in the booth, but brings it to his desk in the control room to edit and process using Adobe Audition.
Final audio files are delivered in either WAV or MP3 format, per the clients’ specifications. Smaller projects (up to 500 words) can be delivered within 24 hours.
Contact me today for a sample read!
PROJECTS
COMPANY VIDEO
Tractor Supply hired me to voice one of their shareholder videos. While this video won't be publicized much, it was really neat to have such a great brand as a client!
Political Ad
Kevin Mandrell is running for State Representative of Indiana. I was excited to be the voice of his campaign ad. Good luck, Kevin!
AUDIO BOOK
An audiobook narration project I enjoyed. I had kind of been interested in gardening, already and now I have a lot more knowledge in the area. Click the image to visit the book and listen to the sample.
Movie
Hillock Haunting is a "Family Horror" movie that I landed a role in. I'm the voice of Chris. Click the image to visit the IMDB page to learn more about the movie and where to watch it.
AUDIO BOOK
Got a teen?? This book is a great one for them! They can listen to me teach them all about finances and investing. Click the image to visit the book and listen to the sample.
VIDEO NARRATION
MDRR hired me to voice one of their promo videos. A great company doing their best to minimize any negative impacts to our planet. Click the image to check out the video.
AUDIO BOOK
This is one of my audiobook narration projects. I really enjoyed reading it and learning more about hiking. It kind of makes me want to hit the trails. Click the image to visit the book and listen to the sample.
AUDIO BOOK
Here's a short audiobook for children from the book of Joel, in the Bible. It was an honor to be the voice of an author's ministry!