How do I choose the right voice for complex, technical learning material?

Choose a voice that has experience with longer texts. They should also be good at breaking down difficult information. A warm, unobtrusive tone helps keep complex subjects accessible.

Which languages are available for international training projects?

Our database features 94 professional voice actors. They record natively in languages like Flemish, Dutch, French, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Danish, and Polish.### Why is audio quality so crucial for learning? Poor audio or background noise forces the brain to work harder to understand what's being said. This can quickly tire the learner and reduce how much they remember. [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.

5 Misconceptions About the Right Voice for Your Online Training

5 Misconceptions About the Right Voice for Your Online Training | Voices

2. A natural Flemish accent works better than rigid Standard Dutch

Flemish learners quickly lose interest in forced, overly correct articulation. It feels distant. A naturally delivered Flemish voice works much better for engaging employees in Belgian workplaces. Our voices, like Birgit's, show this. She did off-screen broadcasting for Belgian TV channels for years. She demonstrates how important a familiar, warm sound is to make complex subjects manageable.

3. The secret lies in pauses, not reading speed

It's a common mistake to think a training module needs to sound fast and smooth. People believe this keeps attention. In reality, people process spoken text more slowly. This happens when images or diagrams are also on screen.

Give technical terms room to breathe. Consciously add a half-second of silence.
Vary sentence lengths. This gives the recording a natural rhythm.
Let the voice rest after a key conclusion. Then move on to the next slide.

Director's tip from the studio: do not just have the voice actor read the text. Ask them to visualise the background visuals as well. If a voice understands which diagram the learner is looking at, pauses and emphases naturally fall into place.

4. A neutral tone is not a boring tone

Speaking calmly does not mean the voice should sound monotone. The difference lies in empathy. A good voice actor speaks as if they are explaining something one-on-one to a colleague by the coffee machine. You see the same approach for international projects. Take voices like Lonneke from the Netherlands or Yvonne from Germany. They find exactly the right human balance within their own language variants.

5. E-learning rates differ from commercial buy-outs

For commercials, you pay a fixed basic rate for the recording. Plus, there is a buy-out for the specific channel and duration on radio or TV. This works differently for training material. This is non-commercial work. It includes internal training or educational modules. Voice actors charge a rate per word or per project. This makes it very clear upfront. You can easily prepare a precise quote for the entire project.

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.