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Mastering Audio File Format & Quality SettingsĪll audio files must be provided in FLAC or MP3 (192 kbps or higher), a sample rate of 44.1 kHz., and all files must be in mono or stereo (but not a combination of both). We highly recommend Adobe Audition for standard vocal work.
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#Audio mastering book how to
Pick a solid Digital Audio Workstation (“DAW”) and understand how to fully leverage it. Sound proofing is crucial but if a full home studio is out of your budget, a nice reflection filter can be a solid alternative. Then narrate 5–7 inches from the microphone to minimize sibilance and plosives. Get closed-back headphones, a nice microphone (not a laptop or smartphone), and a wind screen. Whenever I record with a new setup, I start by recording a 10-minute segment of room tone, then measure noise levels and listen closely for any distractions. You might not notice the everyday background noise of a fan or water heater, but they can detract from your performance and impact your noise floor. If you start with poor-quality audio, there’s only so much you can do to improve it in the editing room. Following the steps outlined in this guide will ensure you pass this QA process and get your audiobook in front of new listeners. In this post, we’ll give you some more context around our requirements, along with tips on how to meet them, and other best practices. Whether you’re an author uploading an already-created audiobook to distribute, or you’re a narrator creating new audiobooks, every audiobook that passes through Findaway Voices has to meet our technical requirements. Producing and distributing through Findaway Voices is the best way to reach listeners wherever they are, but with our wide vendor network comes the need to meet the technical requirements of dozens of companies.
#Audio mastering book update
Update April 30, 2019: We now have a video version of the mastering guide. A technical overview for creating high quality audiobooks with Findaway Voices.