Maxim Reston is a London-based voice artist and actor known for his work across video games, narration, commercials, and documentaries; including wildlife programming for National Geographic. With a voice that’s equal parts depth and detail, Maxim’s performances can be heard in titles like Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Call of Dragons, Jagged Alliance 3, and Mortal Shell, as well as campaigns for major brands including Dexcom G7 in the UK.

From the whisper of a love poem to the growl of a sword-swinging warrior, Maxim brings nuance and power to every read. And when it came to choosing the right mic for his home studio, the Sontronics ARIA stood out.

“I wanted something that could capture everything, from soft, tender whispers to big, dynamic character voices. The ARIA gives me that rich, velvety sound with incredible low-end… which, as someone with a naturally deep voice, is crucial.”

Maxim was also drawn to Sontronics for its UK roots and reputation for quality:

“It’s a homegrown business, which I love to support, and these mics are tested by top engineers at places like Abbey Road and with producers like Paul Epworth. If it works for them, it’ll work for me.”

Working from his home studio with an overhead mic stand for freedom of movement, Maxim often receives compliments on the clarity of his sessions, even from engineers who assume he’s recording in a professional vocal booth.

“It cuts out all the London background noise; builders, planes, dogs, kids, you name it. Clients regularly comment on how clean the feed is. That’s down to the mic.”

His career took off after a breakout role in Mortal Shell, and he's since voiced a range of projects spanning indie favourites to AAA titles. But no matter the scale, his approach is the same:

“Treat every job like it's someone’s favourite project, because it is.”

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