Character Description: Dax-47 (Literal Robot Genius - Comic Relief)

Role: Dax-47 is a robot genius with an AI consciousness that has been active for 15 years. While he’s incredibly intelligent and has the technical skills to support the team, his literal-mindedness and deadpan humour often make him an unintentionally funny character. He delivers his sarcastic lines with robotic precision, never quite grasping the subtleties of human humour, which results in a lot of awkwardly timed, dry-witted jokes. His comic relief comes from the contrast between his incredibly advanced intellect and his complete lack of emotional understanding or social awareness.

Voice Type: Dax’s voice should be mechanical, robotic, and precise, but delivered with deadpan sarcasm. The key to his comedy is that he says everything in a calm, almost monotone manner, which makes his sarcastic or humorous remarks all the more amusing. He doesn’t understand how to express emotion, so he approaches everything with overly logical commentary that contrasts with the chaos of the world around him. His humour comes from the literal interpretation of things and his bluntness.

Emotion Required: Dax's emotions are often subdued but dry, and his delivery should be straight-faced and matter-of-fact. He may be unaware of how funny he is, delivering jokes in a robotic, almost nonchalant way, which makes him a great source of comic relief. Dax's tone should remain calm and serious, even when the situation is absurd, adding to the humour.

PLEASE DO NOT SOUND ROBOTIC AND NEUTRAL  JUST SOUND CHARSMATIC MAYBE ADD ABIT OF BANTER IN IT 

Sample Audition Lines for Dax-47:

1. Line 1 (Dry Sarcasm):

"Of course, the one thing that could possibly go wrong, went wrong. I’m utterly shocked."

(This should be delivered flat, dry, and matter-of-factly. Dax is not really shocked—he's simply stating the obvious in his literal, robotic way.)

2. Line 2 (Literal Interpretation):

"You want me to... 'wing it'? I am not designed for improvisation. I shall do as instructed. Although I find the term ‘wing it’ to be inaccurate.”

(Delivered in a confused tone. Dax doesn’t get the idiom, and his confusion adds to the humour.)

3. Line 3 (Unintentional Comic Relief):

"I am currently engaged in the act of 'saving the day'—just give me a moment to recalibrate."

(Said as if he’s stating the most casual of facts. His lack of excitement makes the statement funny.)

4. Line 4 (Dry, Unbothered):

"The enemy is down. They will no longer be a problem. I must now check if my calculations were correct. Let me... confirm. Yes. Perfect."

(Said with the slight arrogance of being correct, though still completely emotionless. The humour comes from the overly serious tone for a simple task.)

5. Line 5 (Sarcastic, Literal Response):

"You want to engage in direct combat with an armed enemy? How... charming. I, of course, am equipped for battle. You, however, appear to be lacking in weaponry. But yes, let’s charge in."

(Said with sarcasm tone or annoyed  emotion)

Preferred Hardware and Software:

Microphone: A high-quality microphone like the Audio-Technica AT2020 (USB) or Shure SM7B (XLR) will allow Dax's robotic voice to be clear and crisp, capturing the precise and neutral nature of his character.

Recording Software: Audacity is a good choice for beginners, but Adobe Audition or Reaper are excellent choices for professional voice actors. They can help with post-production processing to achieve a more robotic sound.

Sound Design (Optional): Some light effects (e.g., subtle digital distortion or reverb) can be added during post-production to emphasize Dax’s robotic nature, but this is optional depending on the style of the production.

Character Insight: Dax-47 is a robot genius with AI consciousness that is incredibly precise and literal. While his intellect is advanced, his social and emotional understanding is limited, making him a perfect source of dry humour. He delivers sarcastic and blunt remarks in a robotic, matter-of-fact tone, often creating unintentional comic relief. He’s emotionally detached, so his humour comes from the absurdity of his literal-minded perspective.

Voice Characteristics: Dax’s voice should sound mechanical and robotic, but with an emphasis on deadpan sarcasm. He doesn’t express much emotion but delivers his lines in a dry, unapologetically literal way. His tone should be consistent, with no major fluctuations—his humour comes from the contrast between his logical nature and the illogical situations he’s placed in.

Preferred Emotions: Dax’s voice should remain calm, serious, and neutral. When he delivers sarcasm or commentary, it should be done with dry humour, but he should never sound genuinely emotional or overly excited.

voice reference : Vox from Hazbin hotel - David Menkin