Audiobook Production Trivia 3

Question 1

What is the typical target RMS (loudness) level for finished audiobook masters submitted to ACX?

Accepted Answer

-23 to -18 dBFS RMS

Answer

ACX requires finished audiobook audio to average between -23 dBFS and -18 dBFS RMS for consistent loudness.

Question 2

Which famous voice actor narrated the Harry Potter audiobooks for US audiences?

Accepted Answer

Jim Dale

Answer

Jim Dale narrated the US editions of the Harry Potter audiobooks, earning multiple Grammy Awards for his performances.

Question 3

What does DAW stand for in the context of audiobook production?

Accepted Answer

Digital Audio Workstation

Answer

DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation, the software used to record, edit, and master audiobook audio.

Question 4

In audiobook narration, what is a 'pickup session'?

Accepted Answer

A session to re-record specific sections flagged during quality control

Answer

A pickup session is a focused re-recording session where the narrator fixes flagged errors or retakes specific passages after the main recording.

Question 5

What is the maximum peak level (true peak) allowed in ACX audiobook submissions?

Accepted Answer

-1 dBTP

Answer

ACX requires that audiobook audio not exceed -3 dBTP true peak to prevent clipping and distortion.

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