How do I ensure the Danish voice-over syncs perfectly with my video?

Provide the video material and desired timecodes in advance. This way, the voice actor can follow the visuals as they record, adjusting the pace where necessary.

Why does a Danish recording sometimes take longer than a Dutch one?

The Danish language has a specific rhythm and different sentence structures. To make the same message sound natural and convincing, a slight rephrasing or adjusted timing is sometimes needed. [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.

The Danish Voice Over: Behind the Scenes of the Recording

The Danish Voice Over: Behind the Scenes of the Recording | Voices

Step 2: Choosing the right voice tone

Choosing a voice is about more than just the language. Within our platform of 94 professional voice actors, we always look for the right tone that suits your target audience. Danish has specific sounds and a unique intonation that must feel very natural to a local listener.

Whether you choose a corporate video or have an audio course recorded, the voice must convey trustworthiness. A professional Danish voice actor instinctively knows where the emphasis should be without sounding artificial.

Step 3: Directing with an eye for detail

As a voice director, you guide the pace, articulation, and emotion during the recording session. A common mistake is asking a voice actor to 'just speak a bit faster' when a video setting is fixed.

Director's Tip: Never ask a Danish voice-over to simply speed up their delivery if a passage is too long. Instead, have the voice actor remove short pauses between phrases or rewrite two words into a shorter Danish synonym. This way, the natural melody of the language remains intact, and the message still sounds clear.

Step 4: The recording process in four steps

To keep the process as clear as possible, we work in the studio following a fixed structure:

Script review: we check the Danish text for length, rhythm, and correct terminology.
Test recording: the voice actor records a short paragraph to set the desired tone.
Direction and recording: we record the complete script and adjust emphasis and pauses where necessary.
Post-production: the audio is cleaned up, brought to the correct sound level, and prepared for delivery.

Step 5: Clarity on pricing structure

For a voice-over project, you want to know what to expect beforehand. The cost of a Danish voice-over depends on the type of project.

Is it a non-commercial project, such as an internal corporate video or e-learning? Then the rate is calculated based on the word count or the total project scope. For commercial work, such as a radio advert or an online advertising campaign, the price consists of a fixed basic fee for the recording session plus a licence (buy-out) for its use. That licence is determined by the medium and the period in which the recording will be heard. For an exact, tailored quote, we always provide a clear proposal.

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.