Audiobook Production MCQ Flashcards
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What is the recommended sample rate for professional audiobook recording?
Answer: 48,000 Hz
48,000 Hz is the ACX-accepted and broadcast-standard sample rate used in professional audiobook production.
Which file format does ACX require for audiobook submission?
Answer: MP3
ACX requires MP3 files encoded at 192 kbps constant bit rate for final audiobook submissions.
What does 'mouth noise' refer to in audiobook narration?
Answer: Clicks, smacks, and lip sounds produced while speaking
Mouth noise refers to unwanted clicks, lip smacks, and saliva sounds that occur naturally during speech.
In a DAW, what is a 'region' or 'clip'?
Answer: A section of the project timeline containing an audio segment
A region or clip is a discrete block of audio on the timeline that can be moved, trimmed, or edited independently.
What is the purpose of using a reflection filter in audiobook recording?
Answer: To reduce room reflections and early echoes around the microphone
A reflection filter wraps around the back of the microphone to absorb ambient reflections before they reach the capsule.
What does 'overmodulation' mean in the context of recording audio?
Answer: The signal exceeds 0 dBFS, causing clipping distortion
Overmodulation occurs when the audio signal peaks above 0 dBFS, which causes digital clipping and distortion.
Which microphone pattern is most commonly recommended for solo audiobook recording in a treated booth?
Answer: Cardioid
A cardioid pattern captures sound from the front and rejects most room noise from the rear, ideal for solo booth recording.