July 08, 2024

Audiobook Recording & Production

Audiobook Production

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Audiobook Recording & Production

From page to polished performance—your book, brought to life.

At the Broadcast Studio, we offer full-service audiobook production tailored to meet the needs of publishers, authors, and content creators. Whether you’re producing a debut memoir, a bestselling title, or an educational work, our experienced team ensures high-quality narration, editing, and mastering that meets industry standards.

Led by head engineer Clay Jones—who brings over 20 years of expertise in voice recording, mixing, and mastering—we provide a quiet, comfortable recording environment with professional guidance every step of the way. We deliver broadcast-quality audio that meets ACX, Findaway Voices, and other distribution requirements, with seamless session management, direction (if needed), and post-production polish.

We’re here to support storytellers at every stage—from seasoned publishers to first-time authors. Let’s turn your manuscript into an immersive listening experience.

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Audiobook Recording & Production — Pricing

Base Rates

Narration Recording with Engineer (In-Studio)

  • $125 per studio hour (includes setup, recording, and engineer support)

Full Production (Recording + Editing + Mastering)

  • $250 per finished hour of audio (PFH)
    Includes:

    • In-studio narration recording

    • Editing for clarity, pacing, and flow

    • Noise reduction and mastering to meet ACX/Findaway standards

    • Final delivery of mastered files

Optional Services

  • Director for Narration Session – $75/hour

  • Remote Recording Support (via Source-Connect, Riverside, etc.) – $50/session

  • Proofing & Corrections (Optional QC pass by studio) – $50/hour

  • Pickups/Retakes – $75 per session or $25 per edit (if under 10 minutes)

  • File Splitting/Chapter Tagging – Included for most projects; custom setups quoted separately

  • Rush Delivery (<5 business days) – +20% surcharge

Discounts & Packages

  • Projects over 5 PFH: 10% discount on total

  • Projects over 10 PFH: Custom quote available

  • Author-narrated projects: Consultation included at no charge