ACX and Audiobook Distribution Platforms Flashcards
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What does 'ACX' stand for in the audiobook industry?
Answer: Audiobook Creation Exchange
ACX stands for Audiobook Creation Exchange, an Amazon marketplace platform that connects authors, publishers, and narrators to produce and distribute audiobooks.
What is the 'Royalty Share' model on ACX?
Answer: The narrator and rights holder split royalties instead of an upfront payment
Under ACX Royalty Share, the narrator receives no upfront payment but earns a percentage of ongoing royalties, splitting future earnings with the rights holder.
Which distribution platform does ACX primarily deliver audiobooks to?
Answer: Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books
ACX distributes audiobooks through Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books, giving producers access to the largest audiobook retail platforms in the US.
What is the 'exclusivity' requirement when choosing ACX distribution?
Answer: The producer agrees not to distribute the title through other audiobook platforms
Choosing ACX exclusive distribution means the audiobook cannot be sold on other platforms like Findaway Voices or Authors Direct in exchange for higher royalty rates.
What is 'Findaway Voices' in relation to audiobook distribution?
Answer: A non-exclusive audiobook distribution platform reaching retailers worldwide
Findaway Voices is a non-exclusive audiobook distribution platform that distributes titles to over 40 retail and library partners worldwide, competing with ACX.
What does ACX's Quality Assurance (QA) check evaluate when an audiobook is submitted?
Answer: Technical audio specifications including RMS, noise floor, and peak levels
ACX's QA check verifies that submitted audio files meet technical standards for RMS loudness, noise floor, peak levels, format, and sample rate before approving publication.