Why does the price differ between e-learning and a commercial spot?

For e-learning, you only pay for the recording and the processing of the word count. A commercial spot has a commercial purpose and often reaches a large audience via paid media, which means a buy-out for the usage rights is included.

What most influences the rate of a Belgian voice-over?

The most important factors are the length of the script (word count), the medium on which the recording will be heard (such as online, radio, or TV), and the desired duration of the campaign.

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.

Voice-Over Price in Belgium: A Practical Example of Costs

Voice-Over Price in Belgium: A Practical Example of Costs | Voices

For non-commercial recordings, such as an internal corporate video, e-learning module, or audiobook, we typically charge a per-word rate or a fixed project fee. The voice actor records the script, edits the audio into a clean file, and delivers it.

For commercial projects, such as a radio spot or an online advertisement, the structure consists of two parts:

The basic rate: the remuneration for studio time, the recording performance, and the delivery of the audio.
The buy-out: the licence for usage. This price depends on the medium (online, radio, TV), the region (regional, national), and the period the spot will be broadcast.

Director's Tip: During recording, give a voice actor sufficient breathing room in the script. A 280-word script rushed to fit into exactly one minute loses its persuasiveness. By calmly placing the emphasis, the message sounds much more trustworthy.

The Approach: Making Smart Choices Based on Usage

In our practical example, the client opted for a targeted approach to keep costs manageable and transparent. The steps were as follows:

Defining the purpose and distribution: the main film remained permanently on the website (non-commercial use), while the shortened version ran for three months as a sponsored video on social media (commercial buy-out).
Selecting the right voice: from our roster of 94 professional voice actors, a warm, natural voice was chosen that perfectly matched the company's identity. For example, for the French-language version of the video, a voice like Julie's was used, an experienced French-speaking voice actor from Belgium with a natural sound.
A clear, tailored quote: the rate was split into a fixed amount for the complete corporate video and a clear licence for the temporary online campaign.

The Result: Transparency and the Right Tone

By asking the right questions upfront, the client knew exactly where the budget was going. No unexpected invoices afterwards and no ambiguity about the use of the recordings. The audio was delivered ready-to-use, perfectly timed, and immediately usable for the editor.

When the structure of a rate is clear, you invest not only in a voice, but in the complete finalisation of your video project.

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.

Voice-over Cost in Belgium: A Practical Example of the Costs

Voice-over Costs in Belgium: A Practical Example of Pricing

The Challenge: A Clear Budget for a Corporate Video

Unravelling the Cost Structure

The Approach: Making Smart Choices Based on Usage

The Result: Transparency and the Right Tone

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