Audiobook Production Audiobook Production MCQ 2

Question 1

What is the recommended sample rate for professional audiobook recording?

Accepted Answer

48,000 Hz

Answer

48,000 Hz is the ACX-accepted and broadcast-standard sample rate used in professional audiobook production.

Question 2

Which file format does ACX require for audiobook submission?

Accepted Answer

MP3

Answer

ACX requires MP3 files encoded at 192 kbps constant bit rate for final audiobook submissions.

Question 3

What does 'mouth noise' refer to in audiobook narration?

Accepted Answer

Clicks, smacks, and lip sounds produced while speaking

Answer

Mouth noise refers to unwanted clicks, lip smacks, and saliva sounds that occur naturally during speech.

Question 4

In a DAW, what is a 'region' or 'clip'?

Accepted Answer

A section of the project timeline containing an audio segment

Answer

A region or clip is a discrete block of audio on the timeline that can be moved, trimmed, or edited independently.

Question 5

What is the purpose of using a reflection filter in audiobook recording?

Accepted Answer

To reduce room reflections and early echoes around the microphone

Answer

A reflection filter wraps around the back of the microphone to absorb ambient reflections before they reach the capsule.

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