Audiobook Production Trivia 5

Question 1

What was the first audiobook ever produced, often cited as the origin of the medium?

Accepted Answer

Talking Books created by the American Foundation for the Blind in 1932

Answer

The American Foundation for the Blind launched the Talking Books program in 1932, producing vinyl recordings of books for visually impaired listeners — widely considered the origin of audiobooks.

Question 2

What does 'ISDN quality' historically refer to in professional voice recording?

Accepted Answer

A high-quality real-time audio connection over telephone lines used for remote recording sessions

Answer

ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) lines provided professional-quality real-time audio connections for remote recording between studios before internet-based solutions replaced them.

Question 3

In the audiobook industry, what does 'PFH' stand for when quoting narrator rates?

Accepted Answer

Per Finished Hour

Answer

PFH stands for Per Finished Hour, the standard unit used to quote narrator pay — referring to one hour of completed, edited audio.

Question 4

Which US union primarily represents audiobook narrators working on union productions?

Accepted Answer

SAG-AFTRA

Answer

SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) represents professional voice actors and audiobook narrators on union productions.

Question 5

What is the term for an audiobook narrated by multiple voice actors, each playing a specific character?

Accepted Answer

Multi-cast or full-cast audiobook

Answer

A full-cast or multi-cast audiobook features different voice actors voicing each character, similar to a radio drama production.

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Audiobook Production Trivia 5