What exactly does a buy-out entail in voice-over?

A buy-out is the right to use your recording on a medium (radio, TV, online, telephony) for an agreed period. You'll see it reflected in your price before payment on /tarieven/ . Learn more: buy-out explained · dictionary .

How much does a professional voice-over cost?

The price depends on three factors: the medium (corporate video, radio advert, telephony), the licence duration (1 year, unlimited) and the script length . With Voices, you see the exact price per voice artist before you order. No surprises later on. A short corporate video starts from a modest amount. A radio advert with national reach costs more due to the buyout (broadcasting rights). Telephone messages are generally the most affordable. Tip: enter your script for the voice of your choice and you will instantly see the cost.

Is a home demo as good as a studio demo?

The demo on the profile is your reference. Professional home studios deliver quality suitable for TV, radio, online, and telephony. You explicitly schedule live direction or an external studio in your brief. More: home demo versus studio .

How do I write a good voice-over script?

A good script is short and conversational . Write as you would speak, not as you would write an email. Use short sentences and avoid any abbreviations the voice artist would have to interpret. Indicate where pauses should go, which words should be emphasised, and the tone you're looking for (e.g. corporate, warm, energetic). The clearer your directions, the better the final result. Don't have a script? Our team can provide scriptwriting advice. Send us your brief and we'll be happy to help.

Can I listen in live during the recording?

When an actor offers live direction or listen-in, it appears as an option in the flow (e.g. Source-Connect, Zoom, Cleanfeed). It is not an automatic default for every voice, it depends on what that actor publishes on their profile.

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.

How does the ordering process work?

It's simple, in 4 steps: 1. Paste your script into the calculator or upload your text. 2. Select where the audio will be used (e.g. online, TV, or telephony). 3. Add any direction for the voice actor. 4. Pay securely using Bancontact, iDEAL or credit card. The voice actor then heads into the studio and delivers the finished audio directly to your inbox.

How do I book a voice via Voices?

Listen to the demos and pick a voice. Add your text, choose what you need the audio for, and pay online. We email you the recording when it is ready.

How much does a voice-over cost?

The price of a voice-over depends on the length of your script and its intended use (e.g. online, TV, or telephony). Our voice artists start from €89. To find out the exact rate, you can simply enter your script into our price calculator.

Is the music suitable for telephone systems?

Absolutely. From soothing piano to energetic beats, all our music is technically optimised for telephony (frequency range 300Hz - 3400Hz). This ensures the music sounds clear and crackle-free, even over the phone line.

Home Demo Versus Studio: What You Need to Hear Before You Book

Home Demo Versus Studio: What You Need to Hear Before You Book | Voices

Summary

The demo on a voice profile is your primary reference. Most Voices actors record in their professional home studios; others also work in external studios. You will always hear exactly what you get beforehand. For your project, simply upload your script and you will receive broadcast-quality audio.

Home Studios: The Standard, Not a Compromise

Professional home studios deliver WAV at 48 kHz, suitable for TV, radio, online, and telephony. Our actors invest in acoustics, microphones, and monitoring. The demo on their profile accurately reflects this setup.

When to use an external studio

Sometimes a director might request live direction or a shared session with video. You can specify this in your project briefing. For standard corporate work, telephony, and advertising spots, home studio delivery is perfectly sufficient.

Trial Recording vs. Demo

The demo on the site is an existing recording. If the project allows, you can request a short trial recording using your own script before confirming the full order. This lets you hear the tone with your specific words.

Always listen to several demos before making your choice.
Specify your preferred format (WAV/MP3) in your briefing.
Check delivery times on the profile or during checkout.

You can read more about recording quality in our script article and on our Studio FAQ for workshops.

Frequently asked questions

Short and to the point. Click to see the answer.

What exactly does a buy-out entail in voice-over?: A buy-out is the right to use your recording on a medium (radio, TV, online, telephony) for an agreed period. You'll see it reflected in your price before payment on /tarieven/.
Learn more: buy-out explained · dictionary.
How much does a professional voice-over cost?: The price depends on three factors: the medium (corporate video, radio advert, telephony), the licence duration (1 year, unlimited) and the script length. With Voices, you see the exact price per voice artist before you order. No surprises later on.
A short corporate video starts from a modest amount. A radio advert with national reach costs more due to the buyout (broadcasting rights). Telephone messages are generally the most affordable.
Tip: enter your script for the voice of your choice and you will instantly see the cost.
Is a home demo as good as a studio demo?: The demo on the profile is your reference. Professional home studios deliver quality suitable for TV, radio, online, and telephony. You explicitly schedule live direction or an external studio in your brief. More: home demo versus studio.
How do I write a good voice-over script?: A good script is short and conversational. Write as you would speak, not as you would write an email. Use short sentences and avoid any abbreviations the voice artist would have to interpret.
Indicate where pauses should go, which words should be emphasised, and the tone you're looking for (e.g. corporate, warm, energetic). The clearer your directions, the better the final result.
Don't have a script? Our team can provide scriptwriting advice. Send us your brief and we'll be happy to help.
Can I listen in live during the recording?: When an actor offers live direction or listen-in, it appears as an option in the flow (e.g. Source-Connect, Zoom, Cleanfeed). It is not an automatic default for every voice, it depends on what that actor publishes on their profile.
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.
How does the ordering process work?: It's simple, in 4 steps: 1. Paste your script into the calculator or upload your text. 2. Select where the audio will be used (e.g. online, TV, or telephony). 3. Add any direction for the voice actor. 4. Pay securely using Bancontact, iDEAL or credit card. The voice actor then heads into the studio and delivers the finished audio directly to your inbox.
How do I book a voice via Voices?: Listen to the demos and pick a voice. Add your text, choose what you need the audio for, and pay online. We email you the recording when it is ready.
How much does a voice-over cost?: The price of a voice-over depends on the length of your script and its intended use (e.g. online, TV, or telephony). Our voice artists start from €89. To find out the exact rate, you can simply enter your script into our price calculator.
Is the music suitable for telephone systems?: Absolutely. From soothing piano to energetic beats, all our music is technically optimised for telephony (frequency range 300Hz - 3400Hz). This ensures the music sounds clear and crackle-free, even over the phone line.