How do you ensure a voice recording still sounds current after a year?

By choosing professional voice actors who speak without using temporary trends or exaggerated accents. Timeless, natural diction does not age and remains credible for years.

Can we rebook a voice actor later for a video update?

Yes, we work exclusively with active professionals who are available long-term. If a sentence needs to be adjusted in a few months, the same voice actor can often be quickly rebooked to record the adjustment with exactly the same microphone settings.

What is the difference between a commercial and a non-commercial recording?

Commercial productions are intended for paid promotional channels such as social media advertisements or television. This includes a buy-out for the usage rights. Non-commercial productions, such as internal company training, do not have this and are calculated based on the word count. [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.

Why today's voice choice makes or breaks your video a year from now

A hastily recorded voice-over that sounds acceptable today can feel painfully dated in six months. For example, if you choose a professional voice actor in Amsterdam to record a corporate film or instructional video, you are making a choice that must stand the test of time. Decisions are often made too quickly under time pressure, after which the video has to be taken offline after six months because the tone misses the mark or the quality is irritating. A voice is like a quality leather jacket: it needs to fit well at first, but only after months of intensive use do you notice if the material truly matures and stays reliable.

When a recording leaves the studio, its real life only then truly begins. The audio is repeatedly listened to by clients, partners, and new employees. If the voice was not recorded with the right intention and calm at the time, the minor flaws become increasingly apparent over time. A good voice choice is therefore an investment in the future of your brand.

Director's tip: the invaluable worth of the breathing pause

In the studio, we often see it happen: a voice actor wants to get through the text as efficiently as possible, causing sentences to stick too close together. My most important tip as a director is this: give breathing space its due.

It is the silences and natural breaths between sentences that allow the listener to process the information. A voice that constantly rushes through without audible breathing sounds unnatural and unconsciously creates stress for the listener. By subtly leaving the breathing in the mix, the recording retains its human character, even if the video is still actively used a year from now.

The behind-the-scenes selection process

To find a voice that still feels right months later, we work with a carefully selected database of 93 professional voices. These are all experienced voice actors who master their craft. Selecting the right voice follows a few fixed steps in our studio:

Voice analysis: we look at the video's target audience and determine whether there is a need for a young, dynamic voice or a mature, professional tone.

Casting: we present targeted demos, such as that of our Dutch voice Petra, known as the voice of Google Netherlands, or Jakob, who perfectly suits an audience of young professionals.

Briefing for the recording: we instruct the voice actor on the pace and the desired lifespan of the production, so that the tone is perfectly aligned for long-term use.

The rate structure clearly explained

A sustainable voice choice also means that the business side needs to be clear, so no surprises arise later if a video stays online longer than planned. The costs of a professional recording are made up of two clear parts.

Firstly, there is the fixed basic fee for the voice actor's performance in the studio and the recording itself. Additionally, for commercial projects, we work with a buy-out rate. This is the remuneration for the usage rights of the voice, which depends on the medium where the video is placed and the campaign's duration. For non-commercial projects, such as an internal e-learning or a corporate video, we apply rates per word or per project. This way, you know exactly where you stand upfront and no unexpected costs arise months later.