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.

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 .

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.

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.

What audio format will I receive?

As standard, you will receive the audio in WAV (highest quality) and MP3 (standard quality). For telephony, we also provide specific formats such as u-law or A-law if required. All formats are supplied ready for use.

Make your voiceover less monotonous: vary pace, tone and pauses

Make your voiceover less monotonous: vary pace, tone and pauses | Voices

In brief

A monotonous recording rarely comes from the voice alone. Long sentences, too few pauses, or a flat pace can make audio dull. Break up your script, vary sentence length, and tell us in your brief where you want energy or calm.

Vary sentence length and structure

Mix short, punchy lines with slightly longer explanations. Lists and three parallel sentences give a natural rhythm. Avoid five identical sentences in a row.

Use pauses thoughtfully

A breath before a key word grabs attention. After a question, you can leave a moment of silence. In telephony, a short pause after the welcome message helps.

Your brief: tone and pace

Write down exactly what you want to hear: "warm and calm", "fluent but not rushed", "as if you are talking to one person". A reference demo on your chosen voice's profile is the best example.

Link to a demo with the mood you want.
Mention pronunciation for brand names and abbreviations.
Tell us where the script can be shortened.

Recording and feedback

You can listen in live where available. This way, you can make adjustments before the final mix. Find more tips on scripts in our article on script writing; rates are on /tarieven/.

Frequently asked questions

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
What audio format will I receive?: As standard, you will receive the audio in WAV (highest quality) and MP3 (standard quality). For telephony, we also provide specific formats such as u-law or A-law if required. All formats are supplied ready for use.