How do I ensure a voice actor sounds the same in a year?

Professional voice actors use high-quality, consistent studio setups and keep detailed logs of their microphone settings. Working with a stable agency also ensures the voice actor remains traceable and available for future updates.

What is the cost difference between commercial and non-commercial work?

For commercial recordings, you pay a basic fee plus a buy-out for the rights. This depends on where and how long the recording will be heard. For non-commercial projects, such as an internal corporate video, you usually pay a rate per word or per project, without complex rights structures.

How do I select the right tone for my project?

It helps to decide beforehand what feeling the video should evoke. A voice like Eveline brings calm and reliability, while a deeper, warmer voice like Mona offers a completely different dynamic. We are happy to advise you personally on this to find the perfect match. Do you want to prevent your voice projects from sounding outdated after just a few months? Feel free to contact us via johfrai for a no-obligation chat or a tailored quote. We are happy to collaborate with you right from the start. [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.

Today's Voice Choice Determines Your Budget Six Months From Now

Today's Voice Choice Determines Your Budget Six Months From Now | Voices

Our Approach: Smart Planning for the Future

To prevent these scenarios, we do things differently here at our agency. We have a roster of 93 professional voice actors, all selected by us. We always look beyond today's recording.

When a company comes to us for a project, we follow these steps to guarantee continuity:

We analyse whether the project will need future updates, such as for e-learning or software instructions.
We select voices that are consistently reliable over longer periods. For example, our Flemish voice Eveline is known for her soft and friendly tone. Or Mona, with her young, fresh, yet deep and warm voice.
We clearly define agreements regarding buy-out and any future updates.

For commercial work, we use a clear structure. There's a fixed base rate for the recording. This is combined with a buy-out for usage and rights, depending on the medium and duration. For non-commercial work, such as internal corporate films, we work per word or per project. This way, you'll never face surprises later.

The Director's Tip for Consistent Recordings

As a voice director, I often see that voice actors' sound changes over time. This can be due to changes in equipment, studio acoustics, or simply their mood. My most important tip is this: always keep a reference file from the first recording session.

In a follow-up session, have the voice actor listen to their own old recording for a few minutes first. The actor should precisely copy the pitch, speaking speed, and distance from the microphone. Only when the voice director hears that the new recording blends perfectly with the old one, does the actual recording begin. This saves hours of post-production.

The Result: Peace of Mind and a Stable BudgetBy choosing a professional Flemish voice from Johfrai from day one, your company builds a reliable audio archive. When the company in our example needed to update its videos after six months, the process went smoothly. The voice actor was ready, the studio settings were archived, and the new lines fitted perfectly with the old segments.

The extra investment in a professional approach paid for itself many times over. There was no panic, no loss of quality, and the budget remained perfectly under control. Customers like Kristof confirm this in their reviews: they appreciate the quick response and the accurate delivery of digital files by professionals who truly understand your company's needs.

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.