Our Flemish voice Birgit, who spent years doing off-screen continuity for Belgian television channels such as Canvas and Eén, knows precisely how to translate subtle directorial notes into a microphone.
Myth: You can easily use a Dutch voice for a Flemish video
The reality:
This is a classic misconception that still surfaces regularly in the Belgian market. While the Netherlands and Flanders share a language, audience perception is entirely different. A Flemish audience quickly tunes out when hearing a Dutch accent in a local campaign, and vice versa. The language variant must match the target audience to feel trustworthy.
Our voice talents only record in their native language and regional variant. For instance, Kristel is an outstanding Dutch voice actor for the Netherlands, while Kristien is one of our top Flemish favourites for the Belgian market. Respect local linguistic nuances; they determine whether your message lands or gets rejected.
Myth: Voice-over rates are opaque and unaffordable
The reality:
Pricing in the voice industry is actually very logical once you know the guidelines. Nothing is arbitrary. Costs follow a clear structure:
- Commercial work: For advertising or online campaigns, you pay a fixed basic recording fee (the talent's studio time) plus a buyout. This buyout covers usage rights and depends on the channel (such as radio, TV or online) and campaign duration.
- Non-commercial work: For projects like e-learning or internal corporate videos, rates are usually calculated per word or per project. A buyout is often included here because the video is not promoted publicly.
- Bespoke quotes: Because every project is unique, we always provide a tailored quote so you know the exact cost upfront.
Myth: It is best to book an international voice through a local agency in that country
The reality:
Many project managers assume they must contact an agency abroad to book a Spanish or Italian voice. That only leads to extra paperwork, language barriers and lost time. A centralised agency provides native voices across dozens of languages, including Danish, German, English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Flemish.
You can book Spanish voice talent Gonzalo directly through us, bringing over 25 years of experience with brands like Netflix and Disney. Or Italian actor and voice talent Stefano, who lives in the Netherlands and has worked with Warner Bros and Amazon. You receive international quality with the convenience of a single point of contact and a straightforward invoice.
