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.

Why Half a Second of Silence Makes All the Difference in a Video

Why Half a Second of Silence Makes All the Difference in a Video | Voices

That brief silence works like a mount around a painting. It's the blank space that ensures the subject doesn't blend into the wall but draws the attention it deserves.

Director's tip: guide with breath, not volume

In the director's chair, I often see clients ask for more emphasis or extra energy when a brand name isn't landing well. This often leads to the voice artist speaking louder, which quickly sounds forced.

My practical tip for directing voices is this: have the voice artist calmly exhale just before the most important word. When a voice-over artist exhales before a keyword, their vocal cords settle into a natural, relaxed position. The pitch drops slightly, instantly conveying authority and calm without sounding rehearsed.

Steps to achieve the right rhythm in the studio

To achieve a balanced final result for a corporate video or commercial, our team follows a fixed process:

Analysing the script for natural pauses and emphasis.
Selecting the appropriate voice from our network of 94 professional voice artists.
Precisely timing pauses and breathing in the studio to match the edited visuals.
Carefully mixing the voice recording with background music and sound effects.

The result: clarity through a moment of calm

By simply adding 0.4 seconds of silence, the video gained the exact feel its creators envisioned. The brand name had the space to land with the viewer. Clients like Corné and Robin regularly highlight in their feedback how crucial this kind of precise finish and clear communication is for the success of their audio.

Pricing and structure of a voice-over project

A professional voice recording comes with a clear pricing structure. For commercial work, such as a radio, TV, or online spot, the price consists of a fixed basic fee for the studio recording plus a buy-out. This buy-out covers usage rights, depending on the medium and the period in which the recording will be heard. For non-commercial work, such as e-learning or an internal corporate film, pricing is usually based on a per-word rate or a fixed project fee.

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.

Why half a second of silence makes a difference in a video