Audio Libro de Libro de ficcion en español ~ 60K palabras - 22/07/2024 15:53 EDT
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I'm seeking a proficient Spanish-speaking audiobook narrator for my fiction audiobook, which is approximately 60,000 words long.
Key Requirements:
- Proficient in Spanish: You should be a native Spanish speaker or have an exceptional command of the language. El libro usa modismos de español mexicano.
- Narration Experience: Previous experience in audiobook narration or similar work is highly beneficial.
- Punctuality and Quality: Timely delivery and high-quality narration are essential.
Audio requirements
The following audio guidelines are required before submitting an audiobook for review. You can get feedback about your finished audio file by using our Audio Analysis Tool.
1. Your submitted audiobook must be consistent in overall sound and formatting. Consistency in audio levels, tone, noise level, spacing, and pronunciation gives the listener an enjoyable experience. Drastic changes can be jarring to the listener and are not reflective of a production that was professional. This distracts from the listening experience and may lead to poor reviews and reduced sales.
2. Each uploaded file must be free of extraneous sounds such as plosives, microphone pops, mouse clicks, excessive mouth noise, and outtakes. Extraneous sounds can distract listeners from the story, and outtakes sound unprofessional. Each can elicit bad reviews and bad reviews can hurt sales.
3. Your audiobook must include opening and closing credits that match the title's cover art and metadata. At minimum, the opening credits must note the name of the audiobook, name of the author(s), and name of the narrator(s). Closing credits must at minimum state "the end." Music is allowed within the audio credits, and should be mixed at a proper level so it does not obscure the narration.
4. Your audiobook must include a retail audio sample that is between one and five minutes long. Explicit material is not permitted in the sample. The retail audio sample for each audiobook has a great deal of influence on the purchasing decisions of Audible’s listeners. Listeners should be instantly captivated by the performance and impressed with the production. Work with your Rights Holder to select a portion of the audiobook that highlights your performance and their storytelling. Note that iTunes automatically uses the first five minutes of the book as their sample. Consider the following when selecting an audiobook sample:
• The sample must start with narration, not credits or music.
• The sample should be anywhere from one to five minutes long.
• Consider using the beginning of the book as your sample. It's often the best set-up, and might be the simplest, most effective way
• The sample must come from the audiobook.
5. Each file must contain only one chapter or section. You'll be prompted to upload each file individually. Both the opening credits and closing credits must be separate files. This ensures listeners can easily navigate between sections and that skipping forwards or backwards moves them forward or back one section. Learn more about chapter names for your audiobook on our ACX Help Center.
6. Each file must have no more than 5 seconds of room tone at its beginning and end. This space is required to ensure titles are successfully encoded in the many formats made available to customers. It also gives listeners an audio cue that they have reached the beginning or end of a section. We recommend a minimum of one second at the beginning and end of each file for an ideal listening experience.
7. Each file must contain the section header, if contained within the manuscript (e.g., "Prologue", "Chapter 1", "Chapter 2"). These announcements help the listener understand what section of the book they are listening to without having to look at their player. If a section header is found to be missing during the ACX quality assurance review, you will be contacted to make revisions which could delay the release of your title.
8. Each file must measure between -23d and -18 decibels (dB) RMS. All files must fall within a specific volume range. By keeping all files within this range - not too loud and not too soft - listeners won't have to constantly adjust the volume of their playback device.
9. Each file must have peak values no higher than -3dB. By leaving this headroom you'll reduce the possibility of distortion, which can reduce the quality of the listening experience. This headroom is also needed to ensure files are successfully encoded.
10. Each file must have a noise floor no higher than -60dB RMS. Noisy files that contain background sounds and other distractions make it difficult for listeners to focus on the material.
11. Each file must be 192 kilobit per second (kbps) or higher, 44.1kHz MP3, Constant Bit Rate (CBR). Before going on sale in the Audible store, titles are encoded in a variety of formats that customers have the option of downloading. 192kbps (or higher), Constant Bit Rate MP3 files are required so this encoding process works without error. You may upload 256kbps or 320kbps files if you'd like, but the difference in quality heard by listeners will be negligible. Please see our tutorial for creating MP3s to our spec or learn more about how to encode your files.
12. All files must be the same channel format (All mono or all stereo files). Titles submitted with both stereo and mono files will cause errors during this encoding process and the title’s retail release may be delayed. We recommend mono for all of your files as this may prove to be the smoothest path that also allows for audio consistency. Submitted audiobooks may not contain both mono and stereo files. Stereo files must not be joint-stereo.
13. Each file must be no longer than 120 minutes. Files over 120 minutes are not supported. If a section is over 120 minutes long, find a good break in the narration and split the section into two files. A secondary section header must be included on continuations. If the section began with a header, such as "Chapter 2", we recommend starting the second file with "Chapter 2 continued". This will help ensure listeners can easily navigate from section to section.
14. Your submitted audiobook must be narrated by a human. Unauthorized use of text-to-speech, AI, or automated recordings in ACX titles is prohibited.
15. When naming files, use only standard US alphabetical/numeric characters. Avoid nonstandard US symbols/characters. Some examples are but not limited to: ! # $ % & ' @ ^ ` ~ + , . ; = ) (ß ä ö ü Ä Ö Ü Æ æ Å å Ø ø".
Additional Information:
- There's no preference for a male or female voice, so your natural tone and style will suffice.
If you have a passion for storytelling and enjoy bringing written words to life, please bid. Please include a sample of your previous work, ideally in audiobook narration, to help me assess your suitability.
Key Requirements:
- Proficient in Spanish: You should be a native Spanish speaker or have an exceptional command of the language. El libro usa modismos de español mexicano.
- Narration Experience: Previous experience in audiobook narration or similar work is highly beneficial.
- Punctuality and Quality: Timely delivery and high-quality narration are essential.
Audio requirements
The following audio guidelines are required before submitting an audiobook for review. You can get feedback about your finished audio file by using our Audio Analysis Tool.
1. Your submitted audiobook must be consistent in overall sound and formatting. Consistency in audio levels, tone, noise level, spacing, and pronunciation gives the listener an enjoyable experience. Drastic changes can be jarring to the listener and are not reflective of a production that was professional. This distracts from the listening experience and may lead to poor reviews and reduced sales.
2. Each uploaded file must be free of extraneous sounds such as plosives, microphone pops, mouse clicks, excessive mouth noise, and outtakes. Extraneous sounds can distract listeners from the story, and outtakes sound unprofessional. Each can elicit bad reviews and bad reviews can hurt sales.
3. Your audiobook must include opening and closing credits that match the title's cover art and metadata. At minimum, the opening credits must note the name of the audiobook, name of the author(s), and name of the narrator(s). Closing credits must at minimum state "the end." Music is allowed within the audio credits, and should be mixed at a proper level so it does not obscure the narration.
4. Your audiobook must include a retail audio sample that is between one and five minutes long. Explicit material is not permitted in the sample. The retail audio sample for each audiobook has a great deal of influence on the purchasing decisions of Audible’s listeners. Listeners should be instantly captivated by the performance and impressed with the production. Work with your Rights Holder to select a portion of the audiobook that highlights your performance and their storytelling. Note that iTunes automatically uses the first five minutes of the book as their sample. Consider the following when selecting an audiobook sample:
• The sample must start with narration, not credits or music.
• The sample should be anywhere from one to five minutes long.
• Consider using the beginning of the book as your sample. It's often the best set-up, and might be the simplest, most effective way
• The sample must come from the audiobook.
5. Each file must contain only one chapter or section. You'll be prompted to upload each file individually. Both the opening credits and closing credits must be separate files. This ensures listeners can easily navigate between sections and that skipping forwards or backwards moves them forward or back one section. Learn more about chapter names for your audiobook on our ACX Help Center.
6. Each file must have no more than 5 seconds of room tone at its beginning and end. This space is required to ensure titles are successfully encoded in the many formats made available to customers. It also gives listeners an audio cue that they have reached the beginning or end of a section. We recommend a minimum of one second at the beginning and end of each file for an ideal listening experience.
7. Each file must contain the section header, if contained within the manuscript (e.g., "Prologue", "Chapter 1", "Chapter 2"). These announcements help the listener understand what section of the book they are listening to without having to look at their player. If a section header is found to be missing during the ACX quality assurance review, you will be contacted to make revisions which could delay the release of your title.
8. Each file must measure between -23d and -18 decibels (dB) RMS. All files must fall within a specific volume range. By keeping all files within this range - not too loud and not too soft - listeners won't have to constantly adjust the volume of their playback device.
9. Each file must have peak values no higher than -3dB. By leaving this headroom you'll reduce the possibility of distortion, which can reduce the quality of the listening experience. This headroom is also needed to ensure files are successfully encoded.
10. Each file must have a noise floor no higher than -60dB RMS. Noisy files that contain background sounds and other distractions make it difficult for listeners to focus on the material.
11. Each file must be 192 kilobit per second (kbps) or higher, 44.1kHz MP3, Constant Bit Rate (CBR). Before going on sale in the Audible store, titles are encoded in a variety of formats that customers have the option of downloading. 192kbps (or higher), Constant Bit Rate MP3 files are required so this encoding process works without error. You may upload 256kbps or 320kbps files if you'd like, but the difference in quality heard by listeners will be negligible. Please see our tutorial for creating MP3s to our spec or learn more about how to encode your files.
12. All files must be the same channel format (All mono or all stereo files). Titles submitted with both stereo and mono files will cause errors during this encoding process and the title’s retail release may be delayed. We recommend mono for all of your files as this may prove to be the smoothest path that also allows for audio consistency. Submitted audiobooks may not contain both mono and stereo files. Stereo files must not be joint-stereo.
13. Each file must be no longer than 120 minutes. Files over 120 minutes are not supported. If a section is over 120 minutes long, find a good break in the narration and split the section into two files. A secondary section header must be included on continuations. If the section began with a header, such as "Chapter 2", we recommend starting the second file with "Chapter 2 continued". This will help ensure listeners can easily navigate from section to section.
14. Your submitted audiobook must be narrated by a human. Unauthorized use of text-to-speech, AI, or automated recordings in ACX titles is prohibited.
15. When naming files, use only standard US alphabetical/numeric characters. Avoid nonstandard US symbols/characters. Some examples are but not limited to: ! # $ % & ' @ ^ ` ~ + , . ; = ) (ß ä ö ü Ä Ö Ü Æ æ Å å Ø ø".
Additional Information:
- There's no preference for a male or female voice, so your natural tone and style will suffice.
If you have a passion for storytelling and enjoy bringing written words to life, please bid. Please include a sample of your previous work, ideally in audiobook narration, to help me assess your suitability.