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Voice Over · Latvian

Latvian voice artists for broadcast and corporate

Latvian is the only official language and the one public-facing work has to be in, whatever else your audience speaks at home. Native Latvian voice actors, cast to your brief.

1.5M+

Latvian speakers

100+

Languages under one roof

5.0★

From 149 reviews

Native Latvian speakers only
Broadcast-quality studios
Directed to your brief
Dedicated project manager
Trusted by global brands
Native Latvian speakers only
Broadcast-quality studios
Directed to your brief
Dedicated project manager
Trusted by global brands

Are you a Latvian voice actor?

We're always adding new voices to our roster. Send us your demos and we'll consider you for upcoming Latvian projects.

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About the language

What sets Latvian voice artists apart

Latvia is a small, digital-forward EU market with a distinctive Baltic language and a sizeable Russian-speaking minority — so the language decision is often the first strategic one, not just a production detail.

We produce Latvian for tech and fintech, retail, tourism and EU-funded communications, with native talent, and we can add a Russian version where the audience mix calls for both.

Latvian is the only official language, and for a lot of content that is not a preference but a requirement — public-sector communication, regulated material and much consumer information have to be in it. At the same time, a substantial part of the population speaks Russian at home, particularly in Riga and the east, so a great many campaigns run in both and it is cheaper to plan for that from the start than to bolt it on. On the read itself, stress in Latvian falls on the first syllable of every word, and the long vowels are genuinely long. Tell us whether you need one version or two.

The honest quote starts with an honest look at the script. Reading it is free and often changes the brief. The quote afterwards is broken down properly. A free casting comes with the quote — shortlisted Latvian voices recorded on your script, yours to compare. Ask us for a Latvian quote, or tell us what you have and we will tell you what is missing.

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Getting Latvian right

The decisions that come before the read a Latvian voice over

Latvian is a small Baltic-EU market with its own archaic-rooted language and a large second-language audience to consider.

A distinct Baltic language

Latvian is one of only two surviving Baltic languages; it is not Slavic and not interchangeable with its neighbours. Native talent serves the ~1.5 million-strong market (LTV).

Long and short vowels matter

Latvian distinguishes vowel length, which changes meaning — native delivery keeps it accurate where non-natives flatten it.

Consider the Russian-speaking audience

Latvia has a large Russian-speaking minority; some campaigns run in both Latvian and Russian. We can advise and produce either or both.

Allow for slightly longer copy

Latvian tends to run a little longer than English, so we check timing against your video.

How we can help

One partner for the whole Latvian localisation job

1

Voice over & narration

Latvian narration for film, e-learning, phone systems, games and advertising, with the long vowels and broken tone read as written.

2

Translation & script adaptation

English-to-Latvian translation and adaptation by native linguists, so the script sounds natural when spoken — not literally translated.

3

Subtitling & captions

Latvian subtitles and captions, accurately translated and timed for film, broadcast and social.

100+ languages under one roof

London studios + global talent network

5.0★ from 149 reviews

Content types

Latvian voice over for every kind of content

Whatever you're making, we cast the right voice in Latvian. Explore by use case.

Most common questions

How do I hire Latvian voice actors?

Send the script, tell us when you need it and point at a reference read, and we will shortlist native Latvian voice actors with demos to choose from. Say the word and we record, edit and deliver broadcast-grade audio. Free itemised quote, Price Match Promise included.

Should we also produce a Russian version for Latvia?

Many Latvian campaigns run in both Latvian and Russian given the audience mix, and we can advise and produce either or both. Share the brief and we'll quote your options.

Will one Baltic recording cover all three countries?

No — and the bundling is a commercial habit rather than a linguistic fact. Latvian has exactly one living relative, Lithuanian, and even those two cannot follow one another. Estonia is a different family altogether. So a campaign sold to you as «the Baltics» is three jobs, and pretending otherwise means two of the three audiences hear a language that is not theirs. We record all three and hold the terminology steady between them.

Should I record in Latvian or Russian for Latvia?

It depends on your audience. Latvian is the sole official language and is required for public-sector and much regulated content, but Latvia is home to a large Russian-speaking population, particularly in Riga and the east of the country. Many brands record both. Tell us your target audience and we'll advise on the split.

Do you have native Latvian voice actors?

Yes, all native Latvian. Send us the brief and we'll shortlist voices and record bespoke auditions with your script, including a Russian version alongside if your audience needs both.

What do you use Latvian voice over for?

Common projects include TV and radio commercials, banking and fintech, the transit and logistics traffic that runs through Riga, corporate film, e-learning, material for the EU institutions, games, and the phone systems Latvian customers hear when they call in.

Can you also translate and subtitle into Latvian?

Yes — translation, adaptation, recording and captions all under one roof, which is the only reliable way to keep the same terminology on screen and in the read.

How long does a recording take to arrive?

Short jobs generally come back inside two working days. Anything longer is booked against the actor's diary in Riga, with a firm date agreed before we start.

Can I direct the Latvian session remotely?

Yes. You are welcome at the Latvian session, and if that is not practical you can direct live over Source-Connect, Zoom or Teams instead.

What do the delivered audio files look like?

Delivered to your spec sheet rather than to a house standard: WAV, MP3 or AIFF, per take or mixed down, at the loudness your platform requires.

What do you need from us to quote Latvian voice over?

Less than people expect: the script, or the draft of it, its total running time or word count, where the recording will be used, and the date you need it by. If the script is not signed off yet, send the draft anyway — we would rather quote on what exists than wait for a version that eats your deadline. A named project manager comes back with an itemised quote, normally within four working hours.

How quickly will we hear back, and who will we be dealing with?

More than half of enquiries get a reply within thirty minutes during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm UK time), and the itemised quote normally follows within four working hours. After that you have one dedicated project manager who owns the job from brief to final file — not a ticket queue, and not a different name on every email. If it is easier, call +44 207 095 5730 and ask for them by name.

We are still pitching and the budget is not signed off. Can we still get a Latvian quote?

Yes, and it is one of the commonest reasons people get in touch. Tell us it is for a pitch and you get a figure you can put in front of your own client, itemised so it stands up to being picked apart, with no obligation and no follow-up sales calls if the pitch goes elsewhere. If it lands, the quote still holds and we already know the project.

Complete your Baltic localisation

Services that pair with Latvian voice over

From £400

/ €500 / $550

per hour in the recording studio

That hourly rate is the Basic Studio Fee: the recording session itself, studio and engineer included. Any buyout — the usage fee — is added on top and quoted separately: it depends on the markets the recording runs in, the media it runs on and how long you licence it for. Every line is itemised, and all of it carries our Price Match Promise.

Bring your content to Latvia in Latvian

Tell us about your project and we'll cast the right native Latvian voice, in any style — with a free, no-obligation quote.

The complete solution to localise your content

Voice over

  • State-of-the-art studios
  • Neumann microphones
  • On-hand sound engineers
  • 1,000+ voice actors
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Translation

  • 100+ languages covered
  • Tailored to your needs
  • Stringent quality control
  • Dedicated project managers
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Subtitling

  • Experienced subtitlers
  • Industry-standard software
  • Burn-in and graphic editing
  • Open and closed captions
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Transcription

  • Improve accessibility
  • Reach a wider audience
  • Boost SEO and video views
  • Maximise video engagement
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