Is a computer voice suitable for professional corporate videos?

For an internal presentation or a temporary test version, it can work fine. For videos you distribute externally to clients or partners, we advise against it, because a human voice provides the necessary credibility and brand empathy.

How many languages do you offer with human voices?

Our professional voice actors record natively in various languages, including Danish, German, English, English (US), French, French (BE), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Flemish.

How is the price of a human voice-over determined?

That depends on the type of project. Commercial work uses a basic rate plus a buy-out for the rights. For non-commercial projects such as e-learning, we charge per word or per project. [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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Myth 2: Flemish text-to-speech is always cheaper and faster

What is true: for a short internal manual or a quick test, computer-generated speech is convenient and fast. But anyone who thinks a robot voice is cheaper for an external campaign forgets the hidden costs of quality loss. Fixing a poor brand experience is what truly costs a lot of money.

With professional human voices, the pricing structure is also very transparent and logically built:

Commercial work: you pay a fixed basic rate for the recording plus a buy-out for usage and rights, depending on the medium and duration.
Non-commercial work: for projects such as corporate videos or e-learning, we simply charge per word or per project.
Custom work: for each specific project, you receive a clear, tailored quote in advance, with no surprises afterwards.

Myth 3: A computer voice can convey any desired emotion

What is true: an algorithm can be programmed to sound 'happy' or 'sad,' but in practice, this often results in an unnatural caricature. Real emotion lies in the details you cannot put into code.

Human breathing: a short breath just before an important word builds tension and credibility.
Subtext: the meaning between the lines, which determines whether a sentence sounds cheerful or reassuring.
Local accent: the subtle Flemish warmth that does not come from a database of standardised sounds.

Myth 4: Everyone can no longer tell the difference anyway

What is true: perhaps the average listener does not notice it immediately in the first three words, but our brain is trained to recognise unnatural patterns. After thirty seconds, unconscious listening fatigue sets in. The computer voice lacks natural variation in pace and pitch. It sounds like a cabinet that is not quite level: it bothers the viewer or listener, even if they cannot immediately pinpoint why.

Myth 5: Professional voice actors are inaccessible and difficult to work with

What is true: working with real people is a very fluid and interactive process. As a voice director, I see daily how a small instruction makes a world of difference.

My director's tip: do not give a voice actor instructions in dry, technical terms like "speak two seconds faster." Instead, give context and say, for example: "tell it as if you are explaining this to a good friend at the pub." A human voice immediately picks up on that intention and adjusts its entire delivery. No software can mimic that.

Our 93 publicly available voices on the platform are all selected professionals who know how to bring a text to life. Whether you choose a warm Flemish voice or one of our international talents like Lotte from the Netherlands or Thomas from France.

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.