What is the difference between an AI voice and a real voice actor?

A synthetic voice is computer-generated using existing data. Technology is improving. However, it lacks the emotional intelligence, subtle inflections, and natural breathing of a professional voice actor. A real voice actor can instantly adjust their tone to match your brand's mood.

What languages can you provide recordings in?

Our network consists of professional voices who only record in their native language. We offer voices in Danish, German, English, English (US), French, French (BE), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Flemish, among others.

How quickly can a recording be delivered?

We can work quickly because we collaborate directly with our voice actors. Most recordings are delivered within a few business days after quote approval. This includes any adjustments needed to perfect the result. Would you like to listen to voices for your project yourself? Or would you like advice on which voice best suits your brand? Feel free to contact johfrai for a custom proposal. [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.

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The Result: Customer Recognition and Trust

Opting for a real voice actor proved to be the right decision. The videos gained a human touch that perfectly matched the company's identity. Customers indicated that the instructions were easy to follow and the voice had a soothing effect. While a computer voice often struggles with the specific intonation of Flemish place names or technical terms, Kristien brought the text to life with the right nuances and natural pauses.

This aligns with the experiences of our other clients. As Geert stated in his review, the process from quote to delivery is fast and efficient, making the step towards a professional voice actor less daunting than many companies might think.

Director's Tip: The Power of Human Breath

As a voice director, I often see that a professional voice actor's greatest strength lies in what isn't said aloud: the breath. A computer voice doesn't breathe. It strings words together according to an algorithm. A human voice actor like Kristien uses breath as an instrument to create natural pauses.My most important tip for recording instructional videos or business presentations is this: give the voice room to breathe. Write your scripts with short sentences and have the voice-over artist deliberately pause after key instructions. This gives the listener time to process the information. It creates a natural, credible delivery that a machine simply cannot replicate.

How Professional Voice-Over Rates Are Determined

When planning a project, you will find it helpful to understand how the costs for a professional voice recording are structured. We use a transparent system. This means there are no surprises afterwards.

For commercial work, such as a radio advert or an online advertisement, you pay a fixed basic studio recording fee. This is supplemented by a buy-out. This buy-out covers the usage rights for the voice. It depends on the medium where the recording will be heard and the campaign's duration. For non-commercial projects, like an internal instructional video or e-learning, we work with rates per word or per project. This way, you will know exactly what to expect upfront.

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.