Audiobook Production Flashcards
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What is a 'de-esser' plugin used for in audiobook post-production?
Answer: Reducing harsh sibilant 'S' and 'SH' sounds
A de-esser is a frequency-specific compressor that targets and reduces overly harsh sibilant sounds like 'S', 'SH', and 'CH' in vocal recordings.
Which of the following best describes 'breath editing' in audiobook production?
Answer: Selectively reducing or removing distracting breath sounds while keeping natural ones
Professional breath editing selectively attenuates only the most distracting inhales while preserving natural breathing to maintain a human, unprocessed feel.
What does 'dynamic range compression' do to a vocal recording?
Answer: Reduces the difference between the loudest and softest parts of a signal
A compressor reduces the dynamic range by attenuating loud peaks, resulting in a more consistent volume level throughout the narration.
A narrator is recording in a home studio with noticeable HVAC noise. What is the most effective solution?
Answer: Turn off the HVAC system during recording sessions
Eliminating the noise source at its origin — turning off the HVAC during recording — produces far better results than trying to remove noise in post-production.
What is 'LUFS' used to measure in audiobook mastering?
Answer: Integrated loudness of an audio program
LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) measures perceptual loudness, and streaming platforms use it to normalize audio to target levels like -16 LUFS.
Which microphone polar pattern is most commonly preferred for solo audiobook narration in a treated studio?
Answer: Cardioid
Cardioid microphones pick up sound primarily from the front and reject room noise from the sides and rear, making them ideal for studio narration.
What is a 'pop filter' designed to prevent?
Answer: Plosive bursts of air from 'P' and 'B' sounds
Pop filters diffuse the burst of air from plosive consonants like 'P' and 'B' before it reaches the microphone capsule, preventing low-frequency thumps.