What is the difference between a Belgian and a Dutch voice actor?

A voice actor from the Netherlands speaks with a northern accent and intonation. This is ideal for the Dutch market. For a Flemish audience, you should choose a Belgian voice. Using the correct regional variant is essential for your message's credibility.

How quickly can a voice actor deliver a text?

Most professional voices deliver their recordings within a few business days. Voice actors work from a professional studio environment. This means adjustments are made quickly.

What if the text changes slightly later?

If there are minor text changes immediately after the recording, these can often be corrected quickly. If the change happens months later, it is useful that you can return to the same voice actor for a short re-recording. [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.

Step-by-Step Guide: Choosing a Dutch Voice Actor Who Delivers

Step-by-Step Guide: Choosing a Dutch Voice Actor Who Delivers | Voices

The key is to ensure the voice actor's tone matches the values your company still wants to convey a year from now.

Short tip: Always listen to several demos from the same voice. This helps you hear if the voice remains consistent across different applications.

Step 3: Brief the voice with the future in mind

A good briefing for the recording studio prevents a recording from sounding dated after a few months. Specify not only what needs to be read, but also for whom and with what purpose.

Tempo and rhythm: Ask for a calm, natural speaking pace. This makes editing easier later on.
Pronunciation of brand names: Submitting a short audio recording of the brand name prevents misunderstandings.
Tone of voice: Provide concrete examples of the desired atmosphere (for example, reassuring, business-like, or enthusiastic).

Director's tip from the studio: During the recording session, always have the voice actor record the first paragraph in two different versions: one very persuasive, and one more understated. If you slightly adjust your marketing direction in six months, you will have the right audio material ready, without needing a new studio booking.

Short tip: Make sure the script is read aloud beforehand. Sentences that look good on paper can sometimes sound awkward when spoken.

Step 4: Make clear agreements about rights and rates

To avoid financial surprises later, it is helpful to understand how rates are structured in the audio world beforehand.For non-commercial work, such as internal e-learning or a corporate video for your own use, we usually charge per word or per project. For commercial productions, like a radio or TV commercial, it's different: you pay a fixed basic rate for the studio recording. This is combined with a buy-out for specific usage. The buy-out depends on the medium, the broadcast region, and the duration the spot will be aired.

Quick tip: If you are using it commercially, ask for a custom quote straight away. Make sure it includes any options for extensions or additional media.

Step 5: Carefully save your audio files and settings

Receiving a successful recording is one thing. But make sure you archive the material correctly. Customers like Jan and Joeri appreciate it when a recording is properly consolidated right away.

Do not just save the finished audio. Also ask for the 'dry' recording (the voice without background music). If you want to adjust your video's background music next year, you will not need to re-record the voice.

Quick tip: Save the exact name of the voice actor and the studio settings used in your company's project file.

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.