I’ve been using Studio One because of the pre-roll for audiobook self-vocal production and fx.
You need to stick to these rules for your upload to be accepted.
Thanks to Cado for the heads-up with the spec.
http://www.acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300
Cheers,
Ben
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Yeah I’ve got 9 Audiobooks on Amazon at the moment. All the edited and mastered by me.
I use OcenAudio for its punch and roll (rock and roll) functionality- great bit of free kit.
I edit in Adobe Audition though. Only a light touch - a little eq and compression. Then run it through the Match Loudness plugin to hit the ACX requirements.
Cheers.
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Mark - very interested to know HOW you actually got started. This is something I really would like to get into. I have looked into ACX, but would like to briefly hear your take on things. I am looking for that NEW remote based opportunity to work in my frail dotage!
Hey, well the first thing I’d say is watch this.
No holds barred take on audiobook narration from a man with over 900 under his belt and he’ll give you the low-down.
Then I’d do as many courses as you can (Sean Pratt in the video does some).
Then look at ACX and start with short books, don’t dive straight in with a 10k tome (bad mistake).
The above is basically what I did. I attended a few audiobook seminars via The Voiceover Network (hit me up on mark@southcoastvoices.co.uk if you want a promo code to get the joining fee removed when joining the VON).
Then I just started on small books, fiction and non-fiction so you can see what you prefer.
I decided that I prefer non-fiction, and then go for it.
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Thanks Mark superb advice. Will email you later. Peace Dee.
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