Voice Over Audiobook Narration 2

Question 1

What is 'mouth noise' in audiobook narration, and what is the most common way to reduce it?

Accepted Answer

Clicks and smacking sounds from dry lips or saliva, reduced by staying hydrated and careful editing

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Echo from the microphone, reduced by adding reverb

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Distortion from speaking too loudly, reduced by lowering gain

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Background breath noise, reduced by using a noise gate

Question 2

Approximately how many hours of studio recording time does it typically take a professional narrator to produce one finished hour of audiobook audio?

Accepted Answer

4-6 hours

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1-2 hours

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2-3 hours

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8-10 hours

Question 3

In an ACX royalty share agreement, what does the narrator receive instead of an upfront flat-rate payment?

Accepted Answer

A percentage of the audiobook's ongoing sales revenue

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A one-time bonus upon delivery

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Free premium ACX membership

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Payment per listener review received

Question 4

What is the primary narration style typically used when recording non-fiction audiobooks?

Accepted Answer

Clear, authoritative, and informative delivery focused on comprehension

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Character-heavy performance with multiple distinct voices

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Dramatic storytelling with strong emotional swings

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Fast-paced reading to minimize production costs

Question 5

What are 'pickups' in the context of audiobook recording?

Accepted Answer

Re-recordings of specific lines or passages that contained errors, without re-recording the whole chapter

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Additional sessions to add background ambiance

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Opening recordings at the start of each session to warm up the voice

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Short promotional clips recorded for audiobook marketing

Question 6

Which skill is most critical for audiobook narrators working on long multi-character fiction titles?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining consistent character voices across many hours and multiple recording sessions

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Ability to sing on pitch

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Fluency in multiple languages

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Advanced expertise in audio engineering and mixing

Question 7

What peak ceiling (maximum peak level) does ACX require for submitted audiobook audio files?

Accepted Answer

-3 dBFS

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0 dBFS

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-6 dBFS

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-10 dBFS