Audiobook Mastering & Sound Design

I have a 35-minute audiobook narration that needs to move from “raw read” to a fully mastered, listener-ready production. Your task is to remove room noise and breaths, balance levels, and bring out a clear, warm voice throughout.

Once the dialogue is polished, I’d like you to weave in calm and soothing music—both as a light underscore in selected passages and as gentle transitions between 5-10 natural chapter breaks. I don’t have exact cue points marked yet, so I’ll rely on your ear to propose where short transitional tones will enhance flow without ever competing with the narration. A brief, equally subtle intro and outro theme will bookend the piece.

Please deliver:

• A single, ACX-compliant master WAV plus the chaptered files you build
• Consistent pacing (tightening silences, eliminating abrupt cuts)
• Final loudness and peak levels matched to Audible’s specs
• Your recommended high-quality export settings for additional platforms

When you reply, let me know:
• How long you’ll need once you receive the raw track
• A link to one or two audiobook or spoken-word projects you’ve mastered with music
• Any creative ideas you think could further elevate the listener experience
• Your total fee and, if you prefer milestones, a quick breakdown

I’m ready to start as soon as I hear your approach and samples.