How do I order a phone message?

Pick a voice you like for your phone system. Enter your texts. You can also use our simple text generator. Add hold music if you want. Within 3 days at most, you receive the finished audio files.

How does ordering work?

Here is how it works: 1. Listen to the demos and pick a voice for your phone system. 2. Enter your texts. You can also use our simple text generator. 3. Add hold music if you want. 4. Pay securely with Bancontact, iDEAL or credit card. Within 3 days at most, you receive the finished audio files by email.

What does a professional phone message cost?

The price depends on how long your text is and which message you need (welcome, menu or hold). As soon as you pick a voice, you see what it costs. Hold music is optional.

Are there hidden costs?

No. No subscription and no surprises. You pay once per message. You can keep using the audio on your phone system.

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.

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

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 .

Are all music tracks royalty-free?

Yes, all our music is 100% royalty-free. You pay a one-off fee for unlimited use of the track for your telephone system or projects, with no additional payments due to Sabam or Buma/Stemra.

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 .

What does a professional telephone message cost?

A welcome message or phone menu from a professional voice is surprisingly affordable. The price depends on the length of your text and the type of message (welcome message, phone menu, on-hold message). At Voices, you can see the price instantly for your chosen voice. On-hold music from our library can be added separately. Most clients receive their audio within 1 to 2 working days.

Are the tracks optimised for telephony?

Absolutely. All our on-hold music is specially mixed and optimised for the frequency range of telephone systems (300Hz - 3400Hz), so it always sounds clear.

Voices for IVR Systems.

Voiceovers for IVR Systems.

Configure your business telephony with professional voiceovers and bespoke menu options.

Quick Summary

A clear voicemail saves time and prevents missed leads.
Always provide a specific callback promise or an alternative channel (email, form).
A professional voice builds trust, even outside office hours.

Basic Rules for Every Script

Concise: a maximum of 20-25 seconds per message.
Clear: company name, expectation, and next step.
Human: warm tone, no jargon.

Three Templates That Almost Always Work

Office Hours

Welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message. We will call you back on the next working day.

Out of Office Hours

Welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently closed. Please leave a message or email us at [email address].

Sales: press 1
Support: press 2
Administration: press 3
Callback Request: press 0

All scripts in one catalogue: View and listen to /telephony/example-texts/, copy, personalise, and order directly.

Common Mistakes

No promise of when you'll call back.
Overly long messages, callers hang up.
No alternative channel besides the phone.

Next Steps

Three Templates That Almost Always Work

Office Hours

Welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message. We will call you back on the next working day.

Out of Office Hours

Welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently closed. Please leave a message or email us at [email address].

Sales: press 1
Support: press 2
Administration: press 3
Callback Request: press 0

At a Glance

Goal: Every caller immediately knows what to expect.
Tone: Warm, concise, and on-brand.
Action: Always mention an alternative channel (email, form).

Ideal Length Aim for 20-25 seconds per message. Longer messages lead to callers hanging up; shorter ones lack sufficient context.

Basic Rules for Every Phone Script

Company name in the first sentence.
Specific callback promise or redirection.
One message per recording, not everything at once.

Tone and Pace Write as you speak. Avoid jargon unless your target audience expects it. Let professional voice actors determine the rhythm and breathing.