Myth 3: Anyone who speaks well can record a voice-over
The reality:
Asking a well-spoken colleague to narrate your corporate video to save costs is a common trap. Our client Marijke shared that she tried recording her own company videos for years, leading to constant frustration. Professional voice work demands specific technical skills:
- Consistent mic control without mouth clicks or distracting gasps.
- The ability to adapt delivery to exact time constraints.
- Native pronunciation and cultural fluency, whether in Flemish, English, Spanish or French (BE).
Take Béatrice, who has 30 years of experience and is known across Belgium as the French-language station announcer for the railways. You cannot match that level of composure with amateur talent.
Myth 4: The larger the language roster, the better the agency
The reality:
Quality always trumps quantity. An uncurated database of thousands of random voices makes casting exhausting. We focus on a vetted roster of professional voice actors working in their native languages, including Danish, German, English, English (US), French, French (BE), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Flemish. Whether you need Darren's natural London accent or Megui's swift turnaround in Spanish, you know you are booking a seasoned professional.
Myth 5: Voice-over rates are always opaque and expensive
The reality:
Industry pricing might seem guarded, but the structure is very logical. For commercial work, like a radio spot or web advert, you pay a basic studio fee plus a buyout covering rights and usage. The buyout depends on the media channels and campaign run time. For non-commercial work, like internal e-learning or corporate films, we simply quote per word or per project. A tailored quote gives you total clarity upfront. Client Maxime bypassed the hassle of searching for an affordable phone menu recording by using our transparent platform.