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16 Jul 2026
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Go behind the scenes and see how we select the perfect voice for your project, from request to recording.
When you submit your request, we first look at the core of your project. Our platform has 93 professional voice actors. We will find a voice that matches your target audience. Perhaps you need the Flemish of Veerle, the French of Patrick, or the German of Birgit. We select voices based on their experience and tone. A voice should fit your brand like a tailored suit. If the style doesn't match your brand's personality, the listener will notice.
Many projects start with questions about the budget. We prefer clear agreements. No surprises later. For a commercial project, like an advertisement, the price includes a fixed base rate for recording. This is plus a buy-out fee. The buy-out covers usage rights. It depends on the medium and how long you use it. For non-commercial work, such as internal e-learning or a corporate film, we charge per word or per project. This means you will know the exact cost with every quote.
A good recording depends on a good script. Once you approve, our voice director will thoroughly check your script. Our client Kevin noted this in his review. He mentioned we review the text ourselves and adjust it where needed. We look at sentence structure that might sound odd when spoken. We check for difficult accents and sentence timing. This extra check prevents the voice actor from getting stuck during the recording.
During the recording session, we provide clear direction to the voice actor. Here is our director's tip for the best result. Avoid vague instructions like "make it more enthusiastic". Instead, describe a concrete situation. For example, say: "Read this as if you are giving a valuable tip to a colleague by the coffee machine." This gives the voice actor the correct attitude and intonation immediately. Whether we work with French-speaking Béatrice, Spanish-speaking Joel, or Italian Giovanni, this specific direction ensures a credible recording.
After the recording is complete, our work is not yet finished. The raw audio goes to our technician for post-production. Here, we remove distracting breaths and clicks. We ensure an even volume balance. The voice will be clear everywhere. Our client Bart shared in his review that he found our service very fast and our communication very pleasant. If you have any concerns after delivery, we will resolve them quickly and flexibly.
We want to give you a clear picture of our process. Here is how your project progresses from the first contact:
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Delivery time depends on the availability of your chosen voice. But we always aim for quick delivery. We work directly with our professional voice actors. This means we can often complete projects within a few working days.
We discuss your desired tone of voice in detail before recording starts. If the recording doesn't meet your expectations for tone or pace, we'll quickly adjust it for you. We keep working until the result perfectly matches your project.
Yes, on our platform you can listen to various demos from all 93 of our voices. For example, Veerle has demos for telephony, voice-over, and commercials. With Veronique, you can listen to her voice-over work. This helps you get a good idea of the voice in advance.
Short and to the point. Click to see the answer.
Can you help me choose the right medium or a buy-out?
How do quotes work, what is a buyout, and how do I choose the right medium?
What is the difference between a business video and a radio or TV commercial through Voices?
I'm looking for the right voice for my video, explainer, or commercial. Where should I start?
How does online learning work at Voices Academy?
You take 15 lessons with video, assignments, and practice materials at your own pace. You receive personal feedback on your submitted recordings.
Start at /academy/; practical questions are answered on this FAQ or via Academy contact.
Do I receive feedback on my recordings?
Do I need experience for a beginner's workshop?
Can I combine Academy with Studio-workshops?
Yes. Many students initially take online lessons and then attend a live workshop for additional coaching.
Studio: /studio/faq/ · Academy: /academy/.
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.
Choosing the right voice doesn't have to be a complicated guess. We work transparently and think along with you from the start. This ensures the final result sounds exactly as you imagined. Want to know what's possible for your project? Check our rates or contact us directly for personal advice. We're happy to help you get started.
Short definitions that help you decide faster.
The emotion or style with which a text is recorded: warm, professional, energetic, persuasive, soft, authoritative, friendly.
Choosing the right tone-of-voice is more important than the "most beautiful" voice. The wrong tone undermines even the best script.
Educational audio content: course modules, instructional videos, training. Often long texts. That is why we charge per word or per finished hour of audio instead of a standard BSF.
E-learning usually falls under corporate (non-broadcast). For public learning environments, a buy-out may be required.
Voice-overs for telephone menus, messages on hold, and voicemails. We charge per prompt (one short message) or per word, depending on the scope.
For larger telephony projects (multi-level IVR, multilingual, holiday and public holiday messages), we provide a package price.
A Buy-out is the fee you pay for the right to use a voice recording for a specific period and a specific medium (e.g. Radio, TV or Online).
For our telephony messages, we use a unique model:
For commercials (Radio/TV), the buy-out depends on the reach and duration. Our price calculator calculates this for you immediately, so you are never faced with surprises.
Reviews from customers who have worked with us.
“Request submitted and they review the text again, making some adjustments where necessary. If there's any detail the client finds a bit difficult in the produced audio, they resolve it very quickly and create a new audio on the same day. Highly recommended and very professional service now. Top! I was assisted and recorded by Johfrah.”
Kevin De Nil
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