How are e-learning voice-over rates calculated?

Unlike commercial jobs that carry basic session fees and buyouts, e-learning and corporate videos are priced per word or per project. This gives you clear, upfront pricing with no surprises. For an exact quote, you can request an estimate anytime.

Can you help us pick the right tone of voice?

Yes. Every voice actor has their own strengths. While Sven sounds familiar and dependable, another voice might sound corporate or upbeat. We are happy to recommend voices that fit your audience and training topic. [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.

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.

Why AI subconsciously makes e-learning impossible to follow

Why AI subconsciously makes e-learning impossible to follow | Voices

Myth 1: For purely informative e-learning, a computer voice is fine

The reality: The exact opposite is true. Because online courses often cover dry, complex, or technical subjects, our brains need a human guide. A synthetic voice speaks with constant, mechanical precision. That might sound neat initially, but it quickly turns into background drone. Think of a satnav voice that you tune out mentally after three turns.

A real voice actor, like our Flemish talent Brecht, brings natural variety in pace and emphasis. He knows which words deserve weight and where to speed up to keep momentum going. That keeps learners alert, even on module ten.

Myth 2: AI saves time and money when updating courses

The reality: Updating a sentence at the click of a button sounds appealing. In practice, you quickly hit technical hurdles. If you re-generate one paragraph six months later, the pitch, pacing, or rendering usually sounds slightly off compared to the original audio. The listener hears an obvious audio splice, breaking their concentration.

Professional voice actors charge clear per-word or per-project rates for non-commercial work like e-learning. That keeps costs completely transparent upfront and ensures consistent audio quality across the board. No surprises, just professional results.

Myth 3: Learners cannot tell the difference between AI and a real human anyway

The reality: They might not spot it consciously right away, but their brains certainly react. Humans are hardwired to respond to natural breathing, micro-pauses, and subtle vocal quirks. Subconsciously, our brains filter out synthetic speech as low priority.

Here is why a human voice lowers cognitive load:

Natural breathing gives learners time to absorb what they just heard.
Subtle pitch changes signal transitions to key new topics.
Empathy in the delivery increases engagement and boosts completion rates.

Directing tip: The power of the micro-pause

In the recording studio, the best voices for online learning do not stand out because of how they speak, but because of how they pause. A computer voice glues sentences together mechanically. An experienced voice actor deliberately pauses for a fraction of a second right before an important definition. That pulls the listener's focus back to the core message. Voices like Christina or Julie have mastered this skill. They do not talk at the learner; they guide them through the material.

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.