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The voice
A voice-over that suits your brand and lands exactly on picture. We cast a voice actor or choose an AI voice.
TV commercials · Houthavens, Amsterdam
Audio for TV commercials in Amsterdam
Voice-over, music, sound design and mix for your TV commercial, under one roof. We create the sound for your picture for brands, agencies and production companies. Your final mix meets the requirements of Ster, Ad Alliance and online platforms.
- 1 teamfrom voice-over to final mix
- -23 LUFSready for Ster and Ad Alliance
- Stereo and 5.1mixes for TV, cinema and online
- 50 yearsof TV and advertising experience
TV commercial audio at a glance
What
The complete sound for your TV commercial: voice-over, music, sound design, Foley and final mix.
Where
In our studios at Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam.
Voices
Voice actors or Dutch AI voices, recorded to picture. Recording two voices at once is possible too.
For
Brands, advertising agencies and production companies, for TV, online video and cinema.
Team
Sound designers and mixers with years of experience in TV, film and advertising.
Under one roof
Voice-overs, music from the TRX Music Library, custom music and music rights.
Price
Tailored to the length, number of versions, voices and music. Request a quote.
What makes the sound of a TV commercial work?
Pictures grab attention; sound creates the feeling. Voice, music and sound design determine how your spot comes across, even when someone looks away for a moment. Read what audio post-production for TV involves.
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Music and sound
Music that carries the pace of your edit, plus sound design and Foley that make the picture tangible.
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The mix
Everything in balance and within the loudness standard, so your spot sounds just as clear on TV as online.
What we do for your TV commercial
Voice-over to picture
We record the voice-over while the picture plays, so every line lands at the right moment.
Voice casting
A voice actor or a Dutch AI voice, always under human direction.
Dialogue and ADR
We clean up dialogue and re-record lines in the studio where needed, so everything is intelligible.
Music and rights
Music from the TRX Music Library, custom music or a well-known track, rights included.
Sound design and Foley
Sounds and effects that make the picture tangible, from a product sound to a transition.
Mix and versions
One final mix in stereo or 5.1 with every version you need: lengths, cut-downs and languages.
TV work by our team
From European brand campaign to government campaign: this is what TV commercials by TFA sound like.
TV commercial
Triodos Bank
For the Oil Spill spot in Triodos Bank's European brand campaign with Gardeners, we created the sound design, custom music and the 5.1 mix.
View the caseTV commercial
Lidl and TeamNL
For Lidl's fruit and veg campaign with TeamNL and brass band Kleintje Smoothie, we handled sound design, audio post-production and voice and dialogue recording.
View the caseGovernment campaign
Don't Be a Douchebag
For the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and NOISE, we did the sound design and synced three well-known tracks.
View the caseRecorded and mixed in our studios
Your TV commercial gets its sound in Studio 2, the heart of our audio post-production, between our recording rooms. For 5.1 and Dolby Atmos we work in our certified Dolby Atmos studio. Read about all our studios.
Atmosphere
Petrol-blue walls, a brown leather sofa and a director's chair. A place where you can easily spend a whole day.
Recording
Two voice-over artists at once, without losing focus or quality.
TV and online
Voice-over, sound design and mixing for TV, online video and social.
Space
Room for a complete team, from agency and production company to client.
Connected
All control rooms and recording rooms are connected. Everything communicates with everything.
Why choose TFA?
You can have the sound for your TV commercial made in plenty of places. At TFA, you get a studio built for sound, a team with fifty years of experience and everything your spot needs under one roof.
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Voice actors and AI voices
Choose a voice actor or an AI voice. Our demos let you hear the difference.
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Fifty years of sound
Since 1975, we have been making audio for radio, TV and advertising. You hear that experience in every spot.
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Everything under one roof
Sound design, ADR, Foley, voice-overs, music from the TRX Music Library and music rights: one team, one point of contact.
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Mixers with a track record
Our Creative Director Marco Baay has worked for brands such as Nike, HEINEKEN, ABN AMRO and LEGO since the nineties.
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Listen in the studio
Join us with your team and hear right away what changes when we move a voice, an effect or a silence against picture.
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Ready for every broadcaster
Stereo and 5.1, -23 LUFS for TV and versions for online: we deliver to the specifications of Ster and Ad Alliance.
How it works
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Request a quote
Tell us about your TV commercial: the length, the number of versions, the schedule and where it will be shown.
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Picture and briefing
You send the edit and we discuss voice, music and mood. Picture not locked yet? We're happy to think along early.
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Recording and mix
We record the voice-over to picture, add music, sound design and Foley and mix everything. You're welcome to listen in and give direction.
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Ready for broadcast
You receive the final mix and every version you need, to the broadcaster's delivery specifications and for online.
Frequently asked questions about sound for TV commercials
What is audio post-production for a TV commercial?
All the work on the sound after the picture edit: voice-over, music, sound design, Foley and the final mix. Read the full explanation.
What technical requirements does the mix meet?
For Dutch TV, we mix to -23 LUFS with a maximum true peak of -1 dBTP, following EBU R128. We deliver in stereo and, if needed, in 5.1, at 48 kHz and 24 bit, as Ster and Ad Alliance require.
Can two voice actors record at the same time?
Yes. In Studio 2, we record two voices at once, without losing focus or quality. Handy for a dialogue in your TV commercial. Hear our demos.
Who do you create TV commercial sound for?
For brands, advertising agencies and production companies. For example, we worked on TV commercials for Triodos Bank with Gardeners, for Lidl with TeamNL and for the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management with NOISE.
Do you also take care of the music and the rights?
Yes. We choose music from the TRX Music Library, create custom music or clear the rights to a well-known track.
What is a final mix?
The definitive audio version of your commercial, ready for broadcast: voice-over, music and sound design in balance and to the requirements of the broadcaster or platform. Read more about the final mix.
Can I listen in during the recording and the mix?
Yes, we'd love that. There is room for your whole team. You hear the voice and the mix the way they're meant to sound and can give direction straight away.
Do you also deliver versions for online and social?
Yes. We deliver the final mix in the versions you need: different lengths, cut-downs for online and social and versions for the Netherlands and Belgium.
What does the sound for a TV commercial cost?
It depends on the length, the number of versions, the voice and the music. Request a quote and we'll make you a tailored proposal.
Where do you create the sound for TV commercials?
In our studios at Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam. See photos of our studios.
Have the sound for your TV commercial made at TFA
Tell us about your TV commercial. Lennard or Danny will then get in touch with a tailored proposal.