Q: How much does a professional voice-over cost?

The price depends on three factors: the medium (corporate video, radio advert, telephony), the licence duration (1 year, unlimited) and the script length . With Voices, you see the exact price per voice artist before you order. No surprises later on. A short corporate video starts from a modest amount. A radio advert with national reach costs more due to the buyout (broadcasting rights). Telephone messages are generally the most affordable. Tip: enter your script for the voice of your choice and you will instantly see the cost.

Q: Is a home demo as good as a studio demo?

The demo on the profile is your reference. Professional home studios deliver quality suitable for TV, radio, online, and telephony. You explicitly schedule live direction or an external studio in your brief. More: home demo versus studio .

Q: What is the difference between a commercial and a corporate voice-over?

For a commercial (radio spot, TV advert, online advertisement), you pay a buyout : the right to broadcast the recording on the chosen medium for an agreed period. The price is higher because the reach is greater. A corporate voice-over (corporate video, internal presentation, e-learning) falls into the non-broadcast or internal use category. For these, you only pay the session fee, without a media buyout. Unsure which category applies? Select your medium in the configurator and the price will adjust automatically.

Q: How do I write a good voice-over script?

A good script is short and conversational . Write as you would speak, not as you would write an email. Use short sentences and avoid any abbreviations the voice artist would have to interpret. Indicate where pauses should go, which words should be emphasised, and the tone you're looking for (e.g. corporate, warm, energetic). The clearer your directions, the better the final result. Don't have a script? Our team can provide scriptwriting advice. Send us your brief and we'll be happy to help.

Question 1

Can you help me choose the right medium or a buy-out?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Medium refers to where the voice will be deployed (e.g., internal video, web, radio, TV, etc.). Buy-out defines the usage period and geographic regions. You can specify these details step-by-step in the price preview; if you're unsure, simply provide a brief description of the voice's intended purpose.

Question 2

How do quotes work, what is a buyout, and how do I choose the right medium?

Accepted Answer

A quote is a bespoke, written price quotation. A buy-out refers to where and for how long you are permitted to use the voice (e.g., TV, radio, online). Select your medium in the calculator or quotation flow; this will ensure the price reflects your intended use.

Question 3

What is the difference between a business video and a radio or TV commercial through Voices?

Accepted Answer

For a corporate video, the cost primarily covers the recording and its use across your own channels. A radio or TV commercial typically requires a buy-out for broadcast – this is reflected in the chosen medium and usage term. You can select the appropriate medium below the price preview.

Question 4

I'm looking for the right voice for my video, explainer, or commercial. Where should I start?

Accepted Answer

Start by listening: choose a few demos that match your tone. Then I'll help you with usage, buy-out or a quote when your script is ready.

Question 5

How much does a professional voice-over cost?

Accepted Answer

The price depends on three factors: the medium (corporate video, radio advert, telephony), the licence duration (1 year, unlimited) and the script length. With Voices, you see the exact price per voice artist before you order. No surprises later on.

A short corporate video starts from a modest amount. A radio advert with national reach costs more due to the buyout (broadcasting rights). Telephone messages are generally the most affordable.

Tip: enter your script for the voice of your choice and you will instantly see the cost.

Question 6

What exactly does a buy-out entail in voice-over?

Accepted Answer

A buy-out is the right to use your recording on a medium (radio, TV, online, telephony) for an agreed period. You'll see it reflected in your price before payment on /tarieven/.

Learn more: buy-out explained · dictionary.

Question 7

Is a home demo as good as a studio demo?

Accepted Answer

The demo on the profile is your reference. Professional home studios deliver quality suitable for TV, radio, online, and telephony. You explicitly schedule live direction or an external studio in your brief. More: home demo versus studio.

Question 8

What is the difference between a commercial and a corporate voice-over?

Accepted Answer

For a commercial (radio spot, TV advert, online advertisement), you pay a buyout: the right to broadcast the recording on the chosen medium for an agreed period. The price is higher because the reach is greater.

A corporate voice-over (corporate video, internal presentation, e-learning) falls into the non-broadcast or internal use category. For these, you only pay the session fee, without a media buyout.

Unsure which category applies? Select your medium in the configurator and the price will adjust automatically.

Question 9

How do I write a good voice-over script?

Accepted Answer

A good script is short and conversational. Write as you would speak, not as you would write an email. Use short sentences and avoid any abbreviations the voice artist would have to interpret.

Indicate where pauses should go, which words should be emphasised, and the tone you're looking for (e.g. corporate, warm, energetic). The clearer your directions, the better the final result.

Don't have a script? Our team can provide scriptwriting advice. Send us your brief and we'll be happy to help.

Question 10

Can I provide my own music?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! You can add your own audio file using the upload button. Please ensure you have the correct broadcasting rights for any music you provide.

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