Can you help me choose the right medium or a buy-out?

Certainly. Medium refers to where the voice will be deployed (e.g., internal video, web, radio, TV, etc.). Buy-out defines the usage period and geographic regions. You can specify these details step-by-step in the price preview; if you're unsure, simply provide a brief description of the voice's intended purpose.

How do quotes work, what is a buyout, and how do I choose the right medium?

A quote is a bespoke, written price quotation. A buy-out refers to where and for how long you are permitted to use the voice (e.g., TV, radio, online). Select your medium in the calculator or quotation flow; this will ensure the price reflects your intended use.

What is the difference between a business video and a radio or TV commercial through Voices?

For a corporate video, the cost primarily covers the recording and its use across your own channels. A radio or TV commercial typically requires a buy-out for broadcast – this is reflected in the chosen medium and usage term. You can select the appropriate medium below the price preview.

I'm looking for the right voice for my video, explainer, or commercial. Where should I start?

Start by listening: choose a few demos that match your tone. Then I'll help you with usage, buy-out or a quote when your script is ready.

How does online learning work at Voices Academy?

You take 15 lessons with video, assignments, and practice materials at your own pace. You receive personal feedback on your submitted recordings. Start at /academy/ ; practical questions are answered on this FAQ or via Academy contact .

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.

What is the difference between a demo recording and a workshop?

A voice demo is a short professional recording of your voice for your portfolio. A workshop is live coaching: feedback, technique, and practice with other participants. For casting with Voices, you book voice talent via the showcase; Studio helps you improve your own recording skills. See also home demo versus studio .

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.

When to choose AI and when a human voice-over?

AI (such as Johfrai) is suitable for a quick preview of your own text. Human voices remain the choice for brand, emotion, broadcasting, and customer contact. At Voices, you book real actors; Johfrai is available at /johfrai/ as an additional Flemish AI voice. Read more in AI versus human voice-over .

Do I need experience for a beginner's workshop?

No. Beginner workshops start from scratch: breath, articulation, and microphone technique. For each workshop, please check the stated level on /studio/ . Want to practise at home before you come? Check out Voices Academy for online lessons.

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Terms used in this article

Short definitions that help you decide faster.

Flemish voice-over

A Flemish voice-over is a professional recording recorded in Belgian Dutch with a recognisable Flemish accent and intonation. Producers opt for Flemish when they want a familiar, local tone for the Belgian market or are seeking an authentic Belgian character in international productions.

Flemish differs from Dutch spoken in the Netherlands in terms of vowels, intonation and word choice. Belgian advertisers almost always use Flemish voices for local adverts; international clients book a Flemish voice-over for scenes featuring Belgian characters or a subtle European accent in English-language productions.

Configurator

The interactive tool on a voice actor's profile page. This is where you put your project together: medium (TV, radio, online, podcast), length (indicated in seconds), number of spots, choice of countries and term.

The Smart Checkout calculates the price live while you make your selection. No surprises afterwards.

Buy-out

A Buy-out is the fee you pay for the right to use a voice recording for a specific period and a specific medium (e.g. Radio, TV or Online).

How does it work at Voices.be?

For our telephony messages, we use a unique model:

Unlimited use: For telephony, you pay a one-off fee and may continue to use the recording on your exchange indefinitely.
Transparency: No complicated annual renewals for your voicemail.

For commercials (Radio/TV), the buy-out depends on the reach and duration. Our price calculator calculates this for you immediately, so you are never faced with surprises.