Can I use synthetic voices for internal projects?

For internal drafts or quick presentations, synthetic voices can be an option. But for communications aimed at customers, we always recommend a professional voice actor. This protects your brand's credibility.

How many languages are available on your platform?

On our platform, you will find professional voices in various languages. These include Flemish, Dutch, French, German, English, and Spanish. Native speakers record all these voices. [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 synthetic voices miss the mark

Why synthetic voices miss the mark | Voices

What to look for when selecting voices

If you want your message to truly resonate and prompt listeners to act, you need to be selective. When choosing a voice actor, pay attention to these elements:

Emotional impact: A voice must convey the right mood, whether it is professional, reassuring, or highly enthusiastic.
Timing and pauses: A message's power often lies in the silences between words. A professional voice actor knows exactly when to incorporate a pause.
Regional authenticity: Listeners connect more easily with a voice that perfectly masters local nuances and intonation.

The director's tip for a natural recording

In the recording studio, we often find that the best results come when we allow a voice actor room to breathe. A computer program cuts out all breaths and natural pauses to make the audio as compact as possible. That is a mistake.

Breathing is the engine of emotion. As a director, I always advise keeping the voice actor's natural breaths in the edit, as long as they are not distracting. This gives the listener time to process the information. Our professional voice actors, such as Julie, who speaks with a natural Flemish voice, or Carolina, with her warm Dutch voice, master this technique perfectly.

How the price of a professional voice is truly structured

When you choose a real voice actor, it helps to understand how pricing is determined. This way, you will never face surprises. The price structure depends on the type of project:

Commercial work: For this, you pay a fixed basic rate for the studio recording session, supplemented by a buy-out fee. This buy-out covers the rights to use the recording, depending on the medium and the period the production will be used.
Non-commercial work: For projects such as e-learning or internal corporate films, pricing is usually calculated per word or per project.

For an exact price that matches your specific project, you can always request a custom quote.

Why genuine humanity wins in the long run

With an offering of 92 professional voice actors who natively speak languages such as Flemish, French (BE), and English, we see daily that human connection cannot be replaced by software. A machine can produce words, but only a human can tell a story that truly resonates.Want to know how an experienced voice actor can elevate your project? Feel free to contact johfrai for personal advice. You can find the perfect voice to truly connect with your audience.

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.