BOOKTRACK® SERVICES · QUALITY CONTROL & PROOFING
Dedicated Quality Control & Audiobook Proofing
Every audiobook handled by Booktrack is internally proofed by our dedicated quality control team. From word-for-word manuscript proofing and Avid Pro Tools error logging to daily pickup packages and distributor-ready technical certification.
Word-for-word text listening against manuscript
Synced with active narrator recording schedules
Precision timecode tracking in master sessions
Available for books recorded at outside studios
THE PROOFING WORKFLOW
How our Quality Control department functions.
Operating directly inside Avid Pro Tools, our proofers listen to every word, flag defects, and manage the complete resolution loop between mastering engineers, narrators, and distributors.
Top-to-Bottom Manuscript Proofing
WORD-FOR-WORD TEXT AUDIT
The proofing team listens to the recorded audio while reading along with the manuscript from top to bottom to ensure absolute word-for-word accuracy against the author’s text.
- Complete verbatim manuscript reading & line checking
- Identification of dropped phrases, ad-libs, and repeated lines
- Pronunciation checking and character voice consistency
Error Logging in Avid Pro Tools
EXACT TIMECODE MARKERS
Proofers actively notate any errors, misreads, dropped lines, or audio artifacts directly inside Avid Pro Tools with precise timecode markers for instantaneous session referencing.
- Direct session marker placement at exact sample points
- Defect tagging: misreads, plosives, mouth clicks, or room anomalies
- Seamless integration with studio engineering sessions
The Resolution Loop & Pickup Packages
DUAL-TRACK CORRECTION SYSTEM
Issues are triaged immediately: post-production anomalies route to mastering engineers, while misreads and pronunciations are compiled into pickup packages for narrator punch-ins.
- Mastering Fixes: Spectral cleanups and edit adjustments sent directly to engineers
- Pickup Packages: Structured logs for narrators to record fixes during their next session
- Delivered daily in sync with the publisher’s active recording schedule
Labeling & Distribution QC
METADATA & RETAIL COMPLIANCE
The QC team verifies file labeling, track naming, metadata, and distributor loudness before final loading and upload to retail distribution platforms.
- Distributor track-naming and file labeling compliance
- Strict ACX/retail loudness compliance (RMS and peak ceiling in Pro Tools)
- Delivery of verified, accurate track lists and runtimes in Excel spreadsheets
FLEXIBLE SERVICE OPTIONS
Internal proofing or standalone external QC.
Whether you produce your audio directly at Booktrack or record elsewhere, our QC team ensures your title is flawless and retailer-certified.
Internal Proofing for Daily Pickups
Every audiobook handled by Booktrack is internally proofed by our quality control team. This allows us to provide accurate daily pickup packages for our clients.
- Daily pickup delivery aligned with the narrator’s active recording schedule
- Immediate feedback on recording quality (catching room tone, mic placement, or level shifts early)
- Narrators address corrections as recording progresses, preventing pickups from piling up at the end
- Eliminates costly studio re-bookings and delays after wrapping narration
Standalone / External QC Services
We also provide external QC services to publishers looking for final quality control before the book is released, regardless of where the audio was tracked.
- Objective third-party proofing for projects recorded in external studios or home booths
- Comprehensive defect audit before retail ingestion to prevent distributor rejections
- Complete Excel spreadsheet deliverables with timecodes, text lines, and QA notes
- Optional handoff to Booktrack mastering engineers for post-production remediation
DELIVERABLES & COMPLIANCE
Clear, actionable deliverables for publishers.
Everything required to keep narrators in the booth and audio certified for retail distributors.
Immediate Recording Quality Feedback
In-house QC listens to early takes to provide immediate feedback on room noise, mic positioning, and gain staging before entire books are recorded.
Daily Pickup Packages (Excel)
Actionable pickup spreadsheets delivered daily with exact timecodes, manuscript page/line references, context sentences, and pickup notes.
Pro Tools Direct Markers & Handoff
Direct marker integration in Avid Pro Tools so mastering engineers can jump straight to problem spots for spectral de-noising and edit patching.
Distributor-Ready Track Lists & Runtimes
Verified track-naming, chapter labeling, standardized room-tone heads/tails, and calibrated RMS/True Peak levels certified for Audible and all retailers.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
Have an audiobook ready for QC review?
Submit your chapter audio files and manuscript for word-for-word proofing, pickup packages, and retailer distribution compliance certification.