GETTING THE SCRIPT READY

Abridgments
James Adams heads this department, abridging manuscripts of any length to your specifications quickly and accurately. While a senior executive at the London Sunday Times for ten years, James was responsible for overseeing and executing abridgments for some of the most high profile books published over that decade, including Princess Diana's biography, Margaret Thatcher's autobiography, and works by John Le Carré. Our abridgement team is highly skilled at abridging any sized manuscript, while maintaining the integrity of the original script.

Dramatization
Our skilled editors, along with our co-op of talented readers, directors and researchers understand that the spoken word is about communication—not just words. We find the meaning behind the words and allow it to come forth with moods, textures, inflection, tempo, sound effects, and just the right touch of surprise that delights the listener's ear.

Casting and Project Organization
Casting is decided with your creative and budgetary needs in mind. After carefully listening to the specs of your project, we will recommend one of our many talented readers that we feel would best serve your project. If you prefer, we will send you a free demo of several narrators reading an excerpt from your project for your final approval. Once your narrator has been selected, our preproduction is organized efficiently to ensure that the talent's time is the most cost-effective, while simultaneously meeting your project's deadline requirements.

Research
A research staff with years of experience in audiobook dramatization, proofing, and editing, analyzes the script upfront to get those tough words annotated for pronunciation and meaning before the talent gets to the studio. This minimizes retakes, shortening the length of time the talent is in the recording booth. For you, this means your project gets completed and returned to you expediently.

RECORDING THE PROJECT

Audio Equipment
Our team of audiophiles, audiobook narrators, and engineers specialize in spoken-word recordings, using the highest quality equipment to deliver the most perfect sound possible. We use Pro-Tools Software, high quality D/A Converters, M5 Pure Class A Preamplifier, Nuemann U-87, AKG C414, and KSM Series Sure microphones, and completely isolated sound booths.

Proofing
After we have recorded the project for you, our proofing staff listens to every second to make sure that any click, pop, noise, or extraneous breath is fixed before it gets to you.

Engineering
Our engineers are highly skilled in spoken-word recordings and will put your project into motion with sound effect libraries, music, and vocal effects. In addition, we offer a flexible price structure with the option for you to engineer the project yourself, and can discuss those options with you during the intake process.

Mastering
Once your project is completed, our engineers will master the final product on the format of your choice and send it directly to you.