Voice-over for audio guide
Voice-over for this project: matching journey, filtered voices and pricing in one session.
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Too commercial intonation
Documentaries need a calm, objective voice. Many voices sound like an advert, which can harm the credibility of your visuals.
Viewers lose interest
A flat and monotonous narration over a long duration causes the audience to disengage, no matter how stunning your video footage.
Incorrect timing
The voice should align with your visuals. If the actor reads too quickly, the story won't match your reportage's visual climax.
Where to use a documentary voice
Nature documentaries
Narrate breathtaking nature footage with a calm, warm voice that inspires wonder.
Historical reports
Give weight and authority to historical facts with a deep, contemplative voice-over.
Audio Tours
Guide visitors through museums and exhibitions with an engaging and accessible narrator.
Branded documentaries
Strengthen the honest, in-depth story behind your brand or production process for your target audience.
How to book voice-over for audio guide
Broadcast-ready audio, usually within 24 hours.
Pick a voice-over for audio guide voice
Listen to voice-over for audio guide demos, filter by medium and compare talent in one grid.
See your price
Calculate your voice-over for audio guide rate before you order. No surprises after your brief.
Receive your recording
After confirmation the artist records your voice-over for audio guide. Most projects within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about booking, rates and delivery at Voices.
Which voices are suitable for audio guide voice-overs?
- You will find voices filtered by Dutch and the right journey. Listen to demos before you book.
What does voice-over for this project cost?
- Use the calculator on this page. It comes with a pre-filled journey. You will see buy-out and media costs before you check out.
Can I book directly online?
- Yes, you can get a demo, see the rate, and check out in one session. There is no quote-only process.
Are revisions included?
- Revisions are free only when the voice actor made a mistake, such as a wrong word or pronunciation that does not match your script or brief. Script changes or new wishes after approval are not a revision: we quote those separately.
Can my company pay by invoice?
- Yes. After checkout you receive an invoice; business accounts can use Peppol e-invoicing. You see your rate before you pay on the pricing page.
Our promises to you
Personal support, fast delivery and a price you know upfront. That's how we work.
Johfrah Lefebvre is the founder of Voices. Thanks to his extensive experience as a voice-over artist, vocal coach, and (television) director, he knows better than anyone how to bring a story to life. He is your point of contact for all your questions.
Mispronounced? Free retake
Does the voice mispronounce a word? You get a free new recording. Changing the script afterwards? We only charge for the extra text.
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Only the best
Every voice actor is personally selected. Native speakers, professional recording setup, years of experience.
We check every recording
Noise? Clicks? Mispronounced words? We catch them. You only receive recordings ready to use.
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No surprises on the invoice
You see the price before you order. Organic video has one fixed rate with unlimited use; for commercials you work with clear, transparent tiered pricing. No subscriptions, no fine print.
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Your files, always at hand
Scripts, recordings and invoices: everything in your account. Finding what you need takes two clicks.
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Free voice sample
Want a free voice casting to hear which voice fits your commercial best? Request a free sample recording and receive custom demos from our voice-overs, no obligation.
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Direct contact
Chat directly with your chosen voice actor via your personal account, or request an online live recording session to direct your voice-over from their home studio for the best result.
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Documentary voice-over services
How much does a voice-over cost?
We use fixed rates for each type of project. For telephony and organic voice-over projects, we calculate the price based on text length. For commercials, we calculate the rate based on the session fee, plus usage rights for a specific duration (online, TV, radio).
Fixed rates
For telephone greetings and non-advertised voice-overs.
We calculate the price based on the text length. Enter your word count. You will see your rate straight away.
- Fixed Rate
Telefonie
words25from€ 89,00
Calculate your priceFor
- Professionele begroetingen voor je telefooncentrale, keuzemenu of voicemail
You get
- Geleverd in 3 WAV-formaten (8, 16 en 48 kHz)
- Uploadklaar voor je telefooncentrale (inclusief aparte bestanden, mastering)
- Fixed Rate
Bedrijfsfilm
words200from€ 249,00
Calculate your priceFor
- Bedrijfsfilm, e-learning, explainer en webvideo voor intern en corporate gebruik
You get
- Includes the first 200 words, then € 0,20 per word
- Montageklare audio in je gewenst formaat (inclusief mastering)
- Onbeperkt gebruik zonder advertentiebudget of buy-out
All-inclusive commercial rates
For regional and local radio and TV commercials.
Our actors use clear all-inclusive rates for local and regional radio and TV spots. There are no separate session costs. You get one clear rate for your project.
- All-in
Radio lokaal
from€ 50,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- Lokale radiospots voor één stad of regio via lokale zenders
You get
- Broadcast-kwaliteit audio voor je radiospot (inclusief mastering)
- All-in tarief per spot: opname en uitzendrecht in één prijs
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price - All-in
Radio regionaal
from€ 150,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- Regionale radiospots over meerdere regio's of een regionaal netwerk
You get
- Broadcast-kwaliteit audio voor je radiospot (inclusief mastering)
- All-in tarief per spot: opname en uitzendrecht in één prijs
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price - All-in
TV lokaal
from€ 100,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- Lokale tv-spots voor één stad of regio via lokale zenders
You get
- Broadcast-kwaliteit audio voor je tv-spot (inclusief mastering)
- All-in tarief per spot: opname en uitzendrecht in één prijs
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price - All-in
TV regionaal
from€ 150,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- Regionale tv-spots over meerdere regio's of een regionaal netwerk
You get
- Broadcast-kwaliteit audio voor je tv-spot (inclusief mastering)
- All-in tarief per spot: opname en uitzendrecht in één prijs
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price
Commercial rates with buy-out
For national online, podcast, radio and TV commercials.
Our voices work with a Basic Session Fee (BSF) for national commercials like radio, TV, online campaigns, and podcast pre-rolls. We add a buy-out, which depends on how you distribute the voice-over (run time and number of spots).
- BSF + Buyout
Online commercial
from€ 299,00
BSF € 199,00
Buyout € 100,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- YouTube pre-roll of bumper, advertenties op Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn of Snapchat
You get
- Gebruiksklare audio voor online en social campagnes (inclusief mastering)
- Opname plus online buy-out, vooraf zichtbaar in calculator
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price - BSF + Buyout
Podcast pre-roll
from€ 299,00
BSF € 199,00
Buyout € 100,00
Duration3 monthsNumber of spots1For
- Podcast-intro's, bumpers en pre-roll voor streaming
You get
- Gebruiksklare audio voor podcast en streaming (inclusief mastering)
- BSF plus streaming buy-out, vooraf zichtbaar in calculator
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price - BSF + Buyout
Radio nationaal
from€ 349,00
BSF € 199,00
Buyout € 150,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- Nationale radiospots met landelijk bereik via nationale zenders
You get
- Broadcast-kwaliteit audio voor je radiospot (inclusief mastering)
- BSF plus uitzendrechten, vooraf zichtbaar in calculator
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price - BSF + Buyout
TV nationaal
from€ 399,00
BSF € 199,00
Buyout € 200,00
Duration1 yearNumber of spots1For
- Nationale tv-spots met landelijk bereik via nationale zenders
You get
- Broadcast-kwaliteit audio voor je tv-spot (inclusief mastering)
- BSF plus uitzendrechten, vooraf zichtbaar in calculator
Rates may vary per voice.
Calculate your price
Why choose documentary voice-over via Voices?
The right documentary voice-over conveys your story without distraction. On Voices, you can listen to demos and see your rate before you order.
Listen to demos before you choose
Compare voices and styles on the grid so you know what you book before you pay.
Pricing visible before you pay
Per voice actor you see the rate and buy-out before checkout, no surprises afterwards.
Narration for film, series and corporate story
Professional native speakers for a natural sound that fits your audience.
Delivery often within one business day
Broadcast-quality audio, usually within one working day, ready for spot, film or telephony.
Ready to choose a documentary voice?
Choose your narrator, listen to demos and book directly.
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