Audiobook Production Flashcards
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What is the recommended sample rate for professional audiobook recording?
Answer: 48,000 Hz
48,000 Hz is the industry standard sample rate for professional audiobook production, meeting ACX and major distributor specifications.
Which ACX audio quality requirement specifies the maximum allowed noise floor for audiobook submissions?
Answer: -60 dBFS
ACX requires a noise floor of -60 dBFS or lower to ensure clean, professional-quality audio free of background noise.
What does 'RMS' stand for in the context of audiobook loudness standards?
Answer: Root Mean Square
RMS (Root Mean Square) is the mathematical measure used to calculate average loudness of an audio signal for audiobook quality checks.
A narrator repeatedly mispronounces a character's name throughout a recording session. What is the best production practice?
Answer: Re-record only the mispronounced lines and edit them in
Punching in re-recorded lines to replace errors is the standard technique for fixing specific mistakes without re-recording entire chapters.
What is a 'punch-in' recording technique?
Answer: Re-recording a specific section to replace an error
A punch-in involves starting and stopping record at precise edit points to replace a flawed section without re-recording surrounding good audio.
Which file format does ACX require for final audiobook delivery?
Answer: MP3 192 kbps
ACX requires MP3 files at 192 kbps constant bit rate (CBR) for final audiobook chapter delivery.
What is the purpose of a 'room tone' recording at the start of a session?
Answer: To capture the ambient silence of the recording space for editing use
Room tone captures the natural ambient silence of the recording space, which editors use to fill gaps or smooth edits without dead silence.