A–Z Audiobook Narration Basics: From Recording to ACX-Ready Audio
2-Day Live Workshop — Friday, October 16 & Monday, October 19, 2026
Live on Zoom | Replay Included | 60–70 minutes each day
7:30 AM Pacific | 9:30 AM Central | 10:30 AM Eastern | 3:30 PM UK
Great Tools Can't Always Fix Basic Mistakes
You may own an excellent microphone, use iZotope RX, Auphonic, or professional editing software—and still struggle to produce a clean, ACX-ready audiobook.
Every stage matters: recording, editing, cleanup, processing, checking, and exporting. Poor mic technique or room sound can create hours of cleanup. Incorrect EQ or compression can change your voice or throw off your levels. Wrong export settings can undo otherwise excellent work.
Many narrators never get the full benefit of their tools because problems began with the fundamentals.
Problems My Students Have Shared
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“My editing chain sounds good, but it takes forever.”
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“Boosting my EQ changes my volume, Peak, and RMS.”
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“My recording levels keep drifting up and down.”
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“Cleaning breaths and mouth clicks takes hours.”
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“Do I record in WAV and export MP3 for ACX?”
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“How can I be sure my chapters meet ACX requirements?”
This workshop connects the steps into one practical workflow so you understand what to do, why it matters, and what to check.
What We'll Cover
Day 1 — Record & Edit
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Mic placement, room sound, recording levels, and settings
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Avoiding clipping, reflections, and unwanted noise
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Editing mistakes, retakes, pacing, pauses, and breaths
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Handling pops, mouth clicks, and other distractions
Day 2 — Process, Check & Export
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EQ, compression, normalization, and noise reduction
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Processing order and keeping a natural voice
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ACX Peak, RMS, and Noise Floor requirements
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Final audio checks and WAV-to-MP3 export settings
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A repeatable chapter-by-chapter workflow
Software Demonstrations
Audacity | Adobe Audition | REAPER
Use something else? Email info@master-editor.com with your software name, and I'll include it in the workshop coverage.
Student Success Stories
Michael Bridges — From Beginner to ACX Approved Producer
After learning the fundamentals, Michael received two audiobook offers within 24 hours of listing his ACX narrator profile. He went on to complete over 50 audiobooks and earn ACX Approved Producer status. A later update reported 62 completed audiobooks without a failed ACX final review.
Read Michael's updates:
First opportunities · Progress · 62 audiobooks
Lisa — Her First Audiobook at 75
Lisa learned to record, edit, and master her first audiobook without previous audio editing experience. ACX accepted it on her first submission.
Join the Workshop
Ideal for beginners and experienced narrators who want fewer mistakes, less time editing, and a reliable ACX-ready workflow.
October 16 & 19 | Live + Replay | 60–70 minutes per session
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Questions? info@master-editor.com
