Punch-record editing $175 per finished hour:

 

• Pre-edited or "punch-recorded" audio is edited and proofed

• A corrections report is created

• Final corrections are made until the audiobook is approved 

• Files are mastered to spec

• File conversions are created that are ready for upload

 

Roll-record editing: $200 per finished hour:

 

• Un-edited audio is edited to conform to the script

• A corrections report is created

• Final corrections are made until the audiobook is approved 

• Files are mastered to spec

• File conversions are created that are ready for upload

 

Author Home Record $500 flat fee:

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• Assistance in setting up a home studio with phone and video conferencing support

• Advice on the purchasing of equipment

• Assistance configuring and using audio recording software and microphones

• Explanation of best practices for audiobook narration

• Advice on how to improve vocal quality for recording

• Analysis of audio test recordings for proper levels and overall sound

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Raw content crafted into audiobook format: $300 per finished hour:

 

• Live extemporaneous spoken-word audio is edited and formatted as an audiobook

• Files are mastered to spec

• File conversions are created that are ready for upload

 

Individual services:

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Audio proofing: $50 per finished hour:

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The audiobook is given a two-pass review, both manual and digital.

A detailed report is submitted.

 

Audio mastering: $150 per file

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Each audio file is optimized for sound quality and technical specifications.