Voice Over Audiobook Narration

Question 1

What is the required noise floor level for audiobook submissions on ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange)?

Accepted Answer

-60 dBFS or lower

Answer

ACX requires the noise floor to be below -60 dBFS to ensure clean, professional-quality audio.

Question 2

In audiobook production, what does the abbreviation 'PFH' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Per Finished Hour

Answer

PFH stands for 'Per Finished Hour,' the standard unit used to calculate narrator pay rates in audiobook contracts.

Question 3

What is the ACX-required RMS (root mean square) loudness range for audiobook audio files?

Accepted Answer

-23 to -18 dB RMS

Answer

ACX specifies that the overall RMS loudness of each audio file must fall between -23 dB and -18 dB RMS.

Question 4

Which Amazon-owned platform serves as the primary marketplace for independent audiobook production and distribution?

Accepted Answer

ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange)

Answer

ACX, the Audiobook Creation Exchange, is Amazon's platform connecting authors, publishers, and narrators for Audible/Amazon distribution.

Question 5

What does 'room tone' mean in the context of audiobook narration?

Accepted Answer

A silent recording of the ambient sound in the recording space

Answer

Room tone is a silent recording of the natural ambient sound in the recording environment, used in post-production to fill gaps seamlessly.

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