Voice-over and dubbing

Typical assignments

Marketing teams syncing a product film, schools building modular e-learning, startups localising an app in Dutch, agencies wanting a neutral voice without heavy regional colour — daily booth work. Tight TV spots and calm training modules share the room but not the same pacing notes.

Musical vocals, rap and stacks belong under vocal recording. Multi-host conversations under podcast recording. We do not mix background music by default; that is mixing or your editor’s job.

Accent and language

We aim for neutral Dutch or international English unless you want a character voice. Brand names, acronyms and foreign words go on a pronunciation sheet before rolling — that saves pick-up hours later.

English copy for Dutch audiences or the reverse is common. The engineer keeps tempo and articulation consistent so edits do not sound like each line was recorded on a different day.

Picture and timecode

Bring video on a laptop or via an agreed feed to the control room. We listen for lip-sync when needed, or for calm VO under montage. Scene numbers or timecode in the script label exports so your editor does not guess.

Recording without picture works when you give max duration per block («12 seconds max»). We measure takes against that limit. The studio is on Overtoom in Oud-West. Trams 1 and 12 serve the Overtoom (Vondelpark) stop; from there it is about a five-minute walk. You can lock your bike at the racks along Overtoom in front of the building. Arrive at Overtoom 141 so setup stays inside the booked block.

Booth and signal

The dubbing booth shares treated acoustics with our vocal spaces — about 11 m², standing or seated reading. We record dry so your edit adds space. Headphones can carry programme audio or a guide track.

Files are 24-bit WAV; broadcast loudness can sit in your chain or via mastering when music-plus-voice deliverables matter. Unprocessed speech is the default.

Rates and project size

The project fee covers recording and basic editing (trim silences, consistent naming), not full video edit or unlimited script rewrites. More audio or extra languages need hourly or new project quotes.

Net per hour: €97.52. Business payment: 14 days where applicable. 30 percent deposit on booking.

Your prep list

Locked script unless you deliberately leave room for ad-lib. Pronunciation help for brands and abbreviations. Picture or storyboard when timing is critical. Desired file names and folder layout save export time.

Talent should arrive rested and hydrated. Belting or melodic lines fit vocal recording better — different mic position and rates.

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Pick-ups and changes

Small pick-ups within a few weeks after delivery may fit a short studio hour when only lines change and picture stays the same. Rewriting the script or adding scenes is new work. We note which take is «hero» per paragraph so pick-ups match.

Cancellation follows the 7-day rule in terms and conditions. Archive 12 months, then delete unless extended.

Booking and people

Sophie Jansen and colleagues run many spoken sessions; Maarten van Dijk coordinates larger corporate series. Send script length and date via contact — reply within 2 business days. Phone: 020 737 0842.

Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00, Saturday 11:00–17:00 (by appointment only). Closed on Sunday.. Pairing VO with music? Bring instrumentals or book mixing later. Overview: FAQ and services.

Included

• Engineer and dubbing booth for booked time
• Microphone and routing for spoken voice
• Multiple takes per script section
• Basic edit: trim silences, consistent peaks
• WAV delivery per take or scene
• Archive for 12 months
• Picture sync in control room when you bring video