How much does a voice-over for an internal corporate film cost?

For internal projects, such as an employee presentation or an e-learning course, the price is calculated based on the word count or the length of the script. There are no extra costs for usage rights (buy-outs) for these projects.

What is a buy-out and when is it needed?

A buy-out is the fee for copyright and the use of the voice in public media. This applies to commercial projects such as online advertisements, radio spots, or television commercials. The price depends on the reach and duration of the campaign. Do you want to find the perfect Flemish voice over for your project, or would you like to receive an exact quote? Contact us for a no-obligation quote tailored to your production. [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.

How the Right Voice Saves a Video (and What It Really Costs)

How the Right Voice Saves a Video (and What It Really Costs) | Voices

To clearly outline the costs, we discussed the pricing structure. This was for a commercial video for social media, which requires a specific rate breakdown:

The basic fee: This covers studio time and the voice actor's performance for recording the text.
The buy-out: These are the usage rights for the voice recording, calculated based on the medium (social media) and the usage period (for example, one year).
The editing costs: This includes cleaning up and technically preparing the audio files for use.

The result: a message that sticks

After Mark recorded the text in our studio, the new audio was edited into the animation. The change was immediately noticeable. The video's average watch time increased significantly. Viewers now watched until the end, because the voice highlighted the product's key benefits.

Just as a tailored suit must fit perfectly to make an impression, a voice must align precisely with the visuals to persuade the viewer. The investment in a professional voice actor quickly paid for itself through higher conversion. Our client Xavier testifies to this service: "Professional, file received quickly, very good customer service."

How voice recording prices are structured

Voice work pricing is not guesswork. It depends entirely on the type of project you want to create. Non-commercial work, such as e-learning or an internal company video, follows different rules than advertisements.

For non-commercial projects, we usually charge per word or per project. There is no buy-out then, because the video is not distributed via paid media channels. For a commercial on radio, television, or online channels, a buy-out is necessary to secure usage rights for a specific period. This ensures clear agreements and prevents surprises later on.

Director's tip for a natural recordingAs a voice director, I often see clients write their scripts too formally. My main tip: write for the ear, not for the eye. A sentence that reads well can sound stiff when spoken aloud. Before the recording starts, ask the voice actor to take a deep breath and speak with a smile. You'll hear that smile immediately in the microphone. It makes the sound warmer and more inviting. This works much better than forced enthusiasm.

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.