How does breathing influence the reliability of a voice?

Deep abdominal breathing ensures a constant airflow. This makes the end of a sentence sound just as stable as the beginning, which listeners unconsciously associate with calmness and honesty.

Can a male voice-over also adopt a fresh or dynamic tone?

Absolutely. Not every male voice is deep or heavy. Talents like Youri demonstrate that a male voice can just as easily sound very agile, professional, or indeed enthusiastic and approachable.

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.

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What elements determine the cost of a male voice actor?

When choosing the right voice, you naturally wonder how the fee is structured. Because each project has its own scope, we work with clear structures to ensure there's never any doubt about the budget.

The fee structure depends on the application:

Commercial projects (such as a radio advert or online advertising): you pay a fixed basic rate for studio time and the voice actor's work, supplemented by a buy-out for usage rights. These rights are calculated based on the medium, the distribution area, and the campaign duration.
Non-commercial projects (such as e-learning, an audiobook, or an internal corporate video): here, the price is calculated per word or based on the total volume of the project.

For an exact price determination, we always provide a transparent, tailored quote based on your script.

Which vocal timbre suits which type of message?

Not every male voice sounds the same. Depending on the language and the desired feel of your project, you'll be looking for a very specific vocal sound. On our platform, you'll find 94 professional voice actors selected by us.

A few concrete examples from our database:

Youri from the Netherlands delivers a young, fresh, and friendly sound that works exceptionally well for modern adverts.
Andreas from Denmark has a voice full of confidence and credibility, exceptionally suited for a clear Danish message.
Antonino provides a professional Italian vocal sound with extensive experience, including in audiobooks.

When should you choose this specific vocal timbre?

There are situations where a low, sustained voice provides precisely the right support for the structure of your video or audio guide.

For technical instructions where the listener needs to perform an action step-by-step.
For complex financial or legal explanations where a calm reading pace is required.
For brand appeals that focus on craftsmanship, tradition, and reliability.
For lengthy e-learning modules to prevent listener fatigue for the student.

Frequently asked questions

Short and to the point. Click to see the answer.

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.

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