BOOKTRACK® SERVICES · POST-PRODUCTION & MASTERING
Audiobook mastering and post production
A scalable, reliable, and high-quality post-production studio for publishers. 24-hour editing, mixing, mastering, and quality control delivered to strict retailer specifications without compromising quality.
Dedicated purpose-built post-production studio
Proven production track record with global publishers
Leveraging strategic time-zone differences
Guaranteed compliance with Audible, Apple & Spotify
BEHIND THE SCENES
Audiobook mastering
Behind every Booktrack audiobook is an integrated post-production workflow coordinated by dedicated project management—from establishing upfront timelines and recording schedules to our specialized editing, quality control, and mastering departments.
Schedule & Requirement Lock
Timelines, due dates, recording schedules, and delivery requirements are set before tracking starts to ensure a smoother, stress-free post-production cycle.
Specialized Expertise
Separate dedicated teams for Editors (ProTools cleanup), Quality Control (manuscript proofing & pickups), and Mastering Engineers (spectral RX fixes & dynamics).
Checks & Balances
Multi-tier checks guarantee that files meet every distributor spec for loudness, labeling, and runtimes the very first time.
Project Managers
Establishes project timelines, due dates, recording schedules, and delivery requirements upfront. Keeps publishers constantly updated and manages daily progress across time zones.
Editors
Edits raw recordings in ProTools, marks background noises for cleanup, proofs text against the author manuscript, and ensures seamless pacing and rhythm.
Quality Control (QC)
Uses software tools combined with rigorous human attention to detail, catching misreads, pronunciation discrepancies, or background noises missed during recording.
Mastering Engineers
Applies spectral de-noise, vocal de-clicking, multi-band compression, and tonal EQ in iZotope RX and Ozone to deliver certified master files ready for retail ingestion.
THE WORKFLOW
Editing and proofing
Full-service audiobook post-production for publishers. Casting alignment, ProTools dialogue editing, iZotope RX spectral repair, and retail-ready mastering on a 24-hour cycle.
Planning & Project Coordination
Before tracking or editing begins, our team locks in timelines, due dates, recording schedules, publication dates, and delivery requirements with the publisher. A dedicated project manager coordinates the entire pipeline for clear communication and seamless milestone tracking.
- Milestone timeline & delivery schedule lock
- Publisher specification & distributor checklist alignment
- Dedicated project manager & 24-hour communication
- Secure multi-track raw WAV asset ingestion
Precision Dialogue Editing (ProTools)
Booktrack editors utilize the latest versions of ProTools for seamless edits. Every minute of raw recording is proofed against the manuscript to ensure script accuracy, natural cadence, consistent pacing, and the elimination of false starts, plosives, and extraneous noises.
- Word-for-word manuscript proofing & text accuracy
- Seamless edit splices & natural conversational cadence
- Transparent breath leveling (preserving natural character flow)
- Mouth click, salivary noise, and false start excision
Mixing & Mastering (iZotope RX & Ozone)
Experienced audio engineers use iZotope RX and Ozone in ProTools to reduce room tone, control dynamics, and shape tonality to fit the narrator’s voice timbre. We ensure strict adherence to distributor loudness, True Peak limits, standardized room tone heads/tails, and accurate runtimes.
- Spectral repair (de-reverb, de-hum, mouth de-clicking)
- Transparent dynamic compression & narrator vocal EQ
- -18 dB to -23 dB RMS integrated loudness calibration
- -3.0 dB True Peak ceiling & standardized head/tail silence
Quality Control & Daily Pickup Reports
Every audiobook undergoes internal proofing by our dedicated quality control team. In parallel with recording, we deliver structured pickup reports within 24 hours so corrections are addressed as recording progresses, eliminating costly re-bookings and end-of-project delays.
- Internal multi-point human & automated quality audit
- 24-hour turnaround daily pickup reports with exact timecodes
- Phonetic pronunciation guidance & context flagging
- Accurate track lists, chapter runtimes, and ID3 labeling
QUALITY CONTROL & COMPLIANCE
Meeting retailer audio specification
Quality control & daily pickup packages
Traditional audiobook workflows wait until an entire book is recorded before proofing begins. By the time errors are flagged, the narrator is working on another project, their vocal tone has shifted, and studio re-bookings become costly.
Booktrack proofs chapters as they arrive and delivers clear, timestamped pickup reports within 24 hours. Corrections are addressed as recording progresses, preventing pickups from piling up at the end.
What every Booktrack pickup report includes:
- 1Exact Timecode & Manuscript Reference:
Chapter, page number, and line count for immediate narrator orientation.
- 2Context Sentence & Highlighted Error:
The complete sentence with the specific misread or noise clearly flagged.
- 3Phonetic Pronunciation Guidance:
Phonetic breakdown and pronunciation guide verified against author and publisher notes.
- 4Isolated Audio Clip Reference:
Direct audio snippet for the engineer and narrator to match room tone and pitch.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
Send us a project
Submit your recorded files and manuscript for ProTools editing, iZotope RX spectral repair, mixing, and certified retailer mastering.