Voice-over

Spoken copy sounds authoritative in our booth — with an engineer listening for articulation, breath and pace so you spend less time fixing words in edit.

Voice-over needs different mic choices than singing: less room, more focus on consonants and steady distance to the capsule. Nanigolixar records commercials, e-learning modules, internal corporate videos, IVR prompts and audiobook sample chapters in one of our 2 iso booths.

You read from paper, tablet or your own teleprompter — we supply a music stand and calm lighting. Book via contact; for sung performances, vocal recording is the better fit. Rates below include 21% VAT unless a business agreement says otherwise.

Process

01
Script lock
Send final copy, pronunciation notes and length limits (e.g. 30 s spot). We estimate time and choose hourly or project fee.
02
Booth setup
Spoken-word mic, pop filter, headphone mix with optional guide track. Soundcheck for plosives and sibilance.
03
Record
Full takes plus pick-ups on difficult lines. Engineer flags good versions; you control pace and intent.
04
Delivery
WAV per script section or consolidated file, named to your production code. Archive 12 months.

Project types

Radio and online spots, explainer videos, museum audio, app onboarding, staff training and short fiction narration — when one voice carries the message. Multiple roles in one session use an extra mic or booth swap; more than three characters is planned as a longer day.

Full-length audiobooks run in blocks; a sample chapter often fits the project fee (€275) up to two hours. Longer titles get a custom quote with chunk scheduling.

How this differs from vocal recording

Vocal sessions chase musical performance; voice-over prioritises clarity and brand tone. We often use a dynamic or broadcast condenser close in, sometimes with gentle high-pass and de-ess — never as a gimmick.

If copy must sound sung, say so at intake. Mixing music under voice can follow as a separate job; mastering when you need broadcast loudness targets.

Script and pronunciation

Supply text as PDF or Word without hidden formatting. Mark abbreviations, brand names and foreign words phonetically. Multilingual spots: separate sessions per language keep levels even.

Count words for timed spots; thirty seconds is roughly eighty to ninety Dutch words depending on pace.
We do not supply external voice actors — you or your client reads.
Script changes after recording are new takes, not free revisions.

You clear script rights with your client; see session rights for co-productions.

In the booth

The booth is dry enough for tight edits with sight lines to the engineer. You hear yourself in headphones; heavy reverb hurts e-learning clarity. Stand or sit — we adjust mic height.

Minimum age 16 for solo sessions. Younger voices need a parent or guardian present and written consent per terms and conditions.

Files and naming

Default 24-bit WAV at 48 kHz, mono or stereo as needed. Some broadcast chains want 44.1 kHz — state that upfront. MP3 only as an extra copy, not as master.

Filenames like CLIENT_SPOT30_EN_V1.wav follow your convention. Secure download; backup kept 12 months then removed per privacy policy. Platform format overlap is covered in audio formats guide.

Voice-over rates

Voice-over rates incl. 21% VAT
Option	Scope	Price
Studio hour	Per hour with engineer	€110
Short project fee	Up to two hours in one appointment	€275

Business net hour: €90.91 excl. VAT. Deposit 30%; free cancellation until 5 days ahead. Quotes answered within 2 business days.

Not included

Music, sound design, translation, worldwide commercial usage rights, room hire without engineer and location work are outside Voice-over. We are not a casting agency and do not supply stock voices.

Heavy editing (breath removal, click repair) can be billed as edit time; light cleanup is part of normal engineering during the session. If you also need podcast recording or a sung jingle, book that as a separate session. More: FAQ and services overview.

Location and team

Studio: Haarlemmerweg 247, 1051 LZ Amsterdam. Tram 13 and bus 22 stop at Haarlemmerplein; from there it is about a six-minute walk along Haarlemmerweg. From Amsterdam Centraal station it is roughly a twelve-minute walk toward Westerpark. Limited on-street parking; bicycle racks in front of the entrance. Hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–23:00, Saturday 10:00–20:00, Sunday closed (night sessions on request).; night sessions on request.

Thijs Bakker or a colleague engineers; Noor de Vries schedules. Phone 020 785 42 16, email [email protected]. Nanigolixar B.V., KvK 83069435. Contract detail: terms.

Included

Engineer for booked time
Iso booth with spoken-word mic setup
Headphone mix with optional guide
Multiple takes and pick-ups within time
WAV export to agreed specs
Basic cleanup of obvious plosives
12-month file archive

FAQ

Can I record several spots within two hours?

When scripts are final and short, often yes — three to five small spots or one longer e-learning module. We confirm in the quote.

Do you supply music beds?

No. We can monitor your guide track. Mixing music is mix work or your editor’s job.

Are commercial rights included?

The studio fee covers recording and technical delivery. Usage and buy-out sit in your contract with the talent or agency; terms describe our deliverables.

Can I bring a director?

Yes, one or two people in the control room. Larger groups need prior agreement because of booth size and focus.

English and Dutch in one session?

Prefer separate blocks per language so tone does not blur. Both languages in one day work with a break between sessions.