For a Belgian audience, a friendly Flemish voice is often chosen. Voices like Kristien or Annelies convey a natural warmth. This immediately puts callers at ease. If your organisation targets the Dutch market, voices like Petra or Jakob better suit local expectations. For international organisations, native speakers are available. These include Ian or Sarah for English, Joel for Spanish, or Florian for Danish.
Mistakes to Avoid During Direction and Recording
When recording a phone menu, it is not just about reading the text. It is especially about pacing and articulation. Phone lines naturally cut certain sound frequencies. So, a voice actor must speak extra clearly without sounding forced.
An important tip from our voice direction practice:
Director's Tip: During recording, always include a one-second pause between the department name and the number. This short break gives the caller's brain time to process the information. This dramatically reduces the number of incorrect choices.Getting the precise pronunciation of company or brand names right is also important. For example, customer Arnold mentioned in his review that a small correction to a brand name's pronunciation after the first version immediately led to the perfect final result. Clear communication about the emphasis beforehand prevents re-recordings.
The cost of recording telephony messages is bespoke. It depends on how many separate voice menus you need, the languages you want, and the length of the texts. Phone messages are used differently from, say, a radio commercial. So we offer specific rates on request for these services.
When you choose multilingual voices, like Kristien who can record in Flemish, French, English, German, and Spanish, you can have the menu created in multiple languages by the same familiar voice. This keeps your brand recognisable across different language barriers.