How is the price of an educational voice-over calculated?

Unlike commercial assignments where you pay for a buy-out, we usually charge per word or per project for e-learning and educational projects. Please feel free to request a custom quote for your specific text.

Can you also record voices in other languages?

Yes, we work with native speakers in various languages. Our voice artists, such as Sean from the United Kingdom or Aurora from Spain, only record in their native language to ensure absolute authenticity.

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.

Myths About the Educational Voice: Stop Boring Audio

Myths About the Educational Voice: Stop Boring Audio | Voices

Myth: Anyone With a Microphone Can Record These Kinds of Texts

The reality is: recording long, educational texts is a skill in itself. It requires intense concentration and the ability to pronounce complex terms fluently, without sounding contrived. Our voice talents, like Gwenny from the Netherlands, who is often chosen for healthcare projects because of her natural and reassuring tone, know how to place emphasis to keep the message clear.

A true professional stands out in several ways:

Breath control: Knowing when to take an unobtrusive breath between long sentences, without it disturbing the recording.
Pace control: Deliberately slowing down for complex concepts and speeding up for familiar information.
Comprehension reading: Analysing the text beforehand to ensure logical emphasis, so listeners can effortlessly follow the main thread.

Myth: The Faster the Recording is Finished, the Cheaper the Project

The reality is: rushed work results in poor quality audio. This then costs more time and money in correction rounds later. The pricing structure for voice work depends heavily on the project type. For commercial voice-overs, you pay a fixed basic recording fee plus a buy-out for usage and rights. For non-commercial work, like e-learning or internal company training, we usually calculate the price per word or per project. That ensures a fair and transparent price. A bespoke quote gives you a clear picture of the actual costs upfront. This avoids any disagreements later on.

Myth: A Flemish Voice Always Works Perfectly for the Entire Benelux Region

The reality is: this is a common misconception. While Flanders and the Netherlands share the same language, the perception is quite different. A Flemish listener will feel more connected to a voice from their own region. Our database contains 93 professional voices in various languages, including Flemish, Dutch, German, and English. Our voices exclusively record in their own native language or regional variant. A voice like Youri from the Netherlands sounds fresh and professional. You would logically use his voice for the Dutch market. Meanwhile, a Flemish voice serves the Belgian audience better.

Myth: You Can Leave The Direction of an Educational Voice Entirely to a Computer

The reality is: artificial intelligence can do a lot. However, it lacks the subtle direction that a human voice director or an experienced voice actor provides. A voice actor senses when a sentence sounds awkward. They will then adjust the sentence structure in consultation to ensure the text flows better.Director's Tip: When recording, pay attention to the transitions between slides or chapters. Have the voice actor consciously leave an extra second of silence at the end of a paragraph. This pause gives the listener's brain time to process the information they just heard before the next slide begins.

Our clients appreciate this personal and high-quality approach. As Nathan wrote in his review: "Smooth and accurate communication, quality recordings for a fair price."

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.