Which Swedish dialects are suitable for a corporate video?

For most corporate videos and e-learning, standard Swedish (Rikssvenska) is the best choice. This is the neutral language variant. Everyone in Sweden perceives it as professional and pleasant.

How does the pricing work for a Swedish voice-over?

The cost comprises the basic recording fee and the usage rights. For non-commercial projects, such as internal training, a per-word rate usually applies. For commercials, the price depends on the campaign's reach and duration.

Can I attend the recording live?

Yes, for most professional recordings, you can listen in live via an audio connection. You can also guide the Swedish voice actor's tone and pace. [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.

How to Book a Swedish Voice-over: Making the Right Choice Today

How to Book a Swedish Voice-over: Making the Right Choice Today | Voices

Choosing a true native speaker ensures that the stress falls on the right syllables. This is crucial, as the wrong stress in Swedish can completely change a word's meaning.

Director's Tip: When selecting demos, listen not just to the voice quality, but especially to the natural pauses. A true native speaker lets the language breathe without sounding rehearsed.

Step 3: Match the Tone to the Medium

A B2B instructional video needs a very different approach than a lively radio commercial. Swedish consumers value authenticity, so a calm, clear persuasion works better than exaggerated sales enthusiasm.

E-learning and corporate films: Choose a warm, instructive tone that calmly guides the listener.
Commercials: Opt for an approachable voice that sounds like an equal conversational partner.
Phone systems: Ensure clear, friendly articulation that is professional but not distant.

Just as we're used to in Flanders with a Flemish voice over, the Swedish audience also looks for sincerity in the voice.

Director's Tip: Provide the voice actor with clear context beforehand. Let them know where the video will be shown so they can accurately gauge the text's intention.

Step 4: Ensure a Perfectly Translated Script

A literal translation from English or Dutch rarely works in Swedish. Swedish sentences are often shorter and more direct. If the text is too long, the voice actor will have to speak too quickly to stay within the video's time limit.- Have the script reviewed beforehand by the chosen voice-over or a Swedish copywriter.

Consider video and audio timing. Swedish sometimes needs more or fewer words to express the same idea.
Avoid overly complex English jargon if a good Swedish alternative exists.

Director's tip: Aim for around 130 to 150 words per minute for a calm, pleasant Swedish voice-over.

Step 5: Define usage and rights upfront

Creating a recording is one thing. But also think about the future. Where and for how long will you use the recording? For commercial work, the price consists of a basic studio recording fee, supplemented by a buy-out for usage rights. These rights depend on the medium and the campaign's duration. Non-commercial recordings, such as e-learning, are usually simply calculated per word.

Director's tip: Clearly define the desired usage duration when you request your quote. This prevents surprises if you want to extend the campaign later.

Frequently asked questions

Short and to the point. Click to see the answer.

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.