Meeting Audio Requirements
In order for your submission to be accepted by all of our partners, there are several specifications your audio tracks must meet.
Audio Requirements:
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Be consistent in the overall sound and formatting of all files
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Use either mono or stereo for all files
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Maintain the same bit rate for all files
- Include opening and closing credits (in separate audio tracks)
- Include a sample track between 1-5 minutes in length
- Contain only one chapter or section per audio file
- Be no longer than 78 minutes each
- Contain a section or chapter announcement at the beginning of the audio file
- Contain 1 to 5 seconds of silence at the beginning and end of each track
- Be free of extraneous sounds such as plosives, mic pops, mouse clicks, excessive mouth noise, and outtakes
- Measure between -23dB and -18dB RMS
- Have peak values no higher than -3dB
- Have a noise floor no higher than -60dB RMS
- 192 kbps or higher
- MP3 file format
- Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
- 44.1 kHz
- No larger than 170 MB
Once your files are uploaded, you can run an Audio Track Validation Report to ensure your files meet the necessary requirements.