How do I create a great audiobook recording?
Record in a quiet space, keep levels consistent, edit out noise, and export clean per-chapter files. Here's a practical audiobook recording checklist.
Last updated 2026-06-15
A clean recording is what gets your audiobook accepted and keeps listeners happy. You do not need a studio — just good habits.
Recording
- Quiet space. A small, soft-furnished room (or a closet of clothes) tames echo.
- Consistent mic distance and a steady speaking pace.
- Record per chapter so files map to chapters cleanly — see how to upload an audiobook.
Editing
- Remove noise, long silences, mouth clicks, and mistakes.
- Keep volume consistent across chapters (normalise levels).
- Leave a short, even pause at the start and end of each file.
Exporting
- Export MP3 or M4A per chapter at a good bitrate.
- Name files so the order is obvious (01, 02, 03…).
Declaring AI narration
If you use synthetic/AI narration, declare it — see AI content disclosure. For exact technical targets, see audiobook audio specs.
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