How do I know if a Polish voice suits my target audience?

Listen to short voice demos in the right style beforehand. A voice for an e-learning module needs to be clear and calm. An advert, however, needs a persuasive and engaging tone.

What if a word is mispronounced after recording?

If the voice actor makes a mistake that goes against the approved brief or the audio guide you provided, we will always correct it free of charge. [FAQ_BLOCK]

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.

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.

Can I provide my own music?

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.

How much does it cost to add music on hold?

Adding a track from our library costs a one-off fee of €59. This gives you unlimited usage rights for your project.

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.

Do you also record voice prompts for IVR and phone systems?

Yes, we can record complete phone menus (IVR) for your telephone system. You provide the options you need, and we will ensure that everything is recorded clearly and professionally. This is ideal for businesses with multiple departments.

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2. Understand the difference between formal and everyday Polish

Polish has a clear difference between written language and how people speak to each other. This applies to everyday conversations or at work. A direct translation of a Dutch text often sounds too formal in Polish. A professional voice actor will sense this straight away. They will tell you if a sentence does not sound natural.

3. Director's tip: give your voice actor an audio guide for brand names

As a voice director, I often see mistakes with foreign brand names or technical terms. Polish grammar changes words based on how they function in a sentence. But brand or company names sometimes need to stay exactly as they are.

So, give your voice actor this information beforehand:

An audio recording. You can record it on your smartphone. Say the brand name slowly and clearly.
Clear instructions on whether to pronounce the brand name in English or Polish.
The stress for specific product names or technical terms.

This stops the voice actor from needing to re-record in the studio. You can easily avoid this extra work with clear instructions upfront.

4. Work only with experienced native speakers

It might seem tempting to book a voice that “can speak Polish”. But you can spot a native speaker straight away. Only someone who grew up with the language has the natural intonation. This builds trust with local listeners. All our voices are professional voice actors. They work from high-quality studios. This ensures you get a clean sound. No distracting background noise or echo.

5. Understand how Polish voice-over rates work

Clear pricing avoids surprises later on. How we calculate a professional voice's rate depends on your project type:

Commercial projects (like radio, TV, or online adverts): You pay a fixed basic rate for the recording. This is plus a buy-out. The buy-out covers usage rights. It depends on the channels you use and how long the advert will run.
Non-commercial projects (like e-learning, corporate films, or instruction videos): We calculate the price based on the word count or the total length of your script.

Frequently asked questions

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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.
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.
Can I provide my own music?: 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.
How much does it cost to add music on hold?: Adding a track from our library costs a one-off fee of €59. This gives you unlimited usage rights for your project.
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.
Do you also record voice prompts for IVR and phone systems?: Yes, we can record complete phone menus (IVR) for your telephone system. You provide the options you need, and we will ensure that everything is recorded clearly and professionally. This is ideal for businesses with multiple departments.
How long should my telephone message be?: Keep it short and concise. A welcome message is ideally between 10 and 15 seconds. A phone menu should guide the caller to the correct department within 30 seconds. Think from the caller's perspective: they want to be helped as quickly as possible.