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.

Can you provide me with a price estimate? I can provide the word count or duration if that helps.

Yes — simply enter your word count or duration below, and you'll receive an instant guide price from our calculator. Should you require a formal quote, please request this separately.

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 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.

Do I need my own home studio?

A quiet space and a basic microphone are enough to get started. In the course, you'll learn what you need for broadcast-quality at home. You can book professional recordings for clients later via Voices showcase ; rates are on /tarieven/ .

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 script and audio formats should I submit?

Upload your script as Word or PDF with clear paragraphs. Please include pronunciation guides for brand names. We deliver as standard broadcast-ready WAV (48 kHz) ; MP3 is available upon request. Tips: voice-over script writing . Rates: /tarieven/ .

Are there hidden costs?

No. No subscription and no surprises. You pay once per message. You can keep using the audio on your phone system.

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.

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Short definitions that help you decide faster.

Quote calculator

A quick way to get an indication of budget, approach and planning for a voice recording.

Out of office

A message stating that you are temporarily unavailable and when you will return, including an alternative contact channel.

Telephony

Voice-overs for telephone menus, messages on hold, and voicemails. We charge per prompt (one short message) or per word, depending on the scope.

For larger telephony projects (multi-level IVR, multilingual, holiday and public holiday messages), we provide a package price.

Outside office hours

A message that plays when you do not answer outside of opening hours, with a next step for the caller.

Tone of voice

The emotion or style with which a text is recorded: warm, professional, energetic, persuasive, soft, authoritative, friendly.

Choosing the right tone-of-voice is more important than the "most beautiful" voice. The wrong tone undermines even the best script.

IVR

Automatic menu of a telephone system (IVR) that routes callers based on choices.

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