Audiobook Narration

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Want to turn your book into a professional audiobook?
I can do just that!

At Voiceoverpro.co, I will affordably record high-quality, professional narration for your audiobook, mastered to meet standards for selling on Audible, Findaway Voices, and other platforms. Ordering below is super easy!

Price is based on word count. Delivery date depends on the length of your book and my availability. Learn more about my service.

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Description

You: “Wouldn’t it be great if my book was an audiobook
— and professionally narrated?”

Ben: “Yes!”

I’m Ben Hauck. I narrate audiobooks for authors and audiobook publishers from my New York City recording studio.

Over the years, I’ve won contracts to produce audiobooks for a number of authors’ new books and ebooks.

My Audiobook Service

  • For 1 book you provide, I will record high-quality, professional narration mastered to meet the standards for selling on Audible, Findaway Voices, and other audiobook marketplaces. 
  • I charge by word count. My rate is 4¢ per word, equivalent to $4 per 100 words.  I offer discounts on audiobooks above 45,000 words.
  • I include a reasonable number of modifications, if needed.
  • I strive to deliver ASAP. Because audiobooks can require large blocks of time, my delivery schedule depends on my current availability. With that said, I typically deliver ahead of schedule.
  • Pay now by credit card or Paypal.

Restrictions

  • I do not provide background music, but I will mix in background music you provide to me.
  • I do not provide cover art or any design elements for your audiobook.
  • I do not upload the audio files to ACX.com or other marketplaces.

Have a question before you order? Contact me.

If you’d like a sample read, email me:

  1. a snippet of your text to read
  2. any other information you have about your book like its length
  3. your budget

Listen

My audiobook narration covers a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, ranging from minutes long to nearly 13 hours.

I’ve narrated suspenseful thrillers, monster-filled science fiction, horror stories, poignant business texts, and inspirational coaching books. I’ve even narrated a range of children’s books. Many of these audiobooks are currently available on Audible.


Interested in ordering the audiobooks?
You can use the provided Amazon affiliate links. -Ben

My Process

Some narrators record their part, then hand the recordings off to someone else to do the editing, mixing, and mastering.

Me? I do it all.

I provide great attention to detail and transparent communication about my progress. I work hard to make your audiobook perfect.

My Typical Workday

My typical recording day is a 10- to 12-hour day.

  • In the morning, I record about 8,000-10,000 words, which takes a few hours.
  • Then, I finish up the morning by editing out evident mistakes in my recording, which I’ve marked while I recorded.
  • After lunch, I follow with a quality-control listen (“QC”). This is the longest part of the process. During QC, I listen to what I’ve recorded that day, catch any additional mistakes, and make sure the recording meets my quality standards.
  • By around dinner, I deliver to you what I’ve recorded for the day for your review. I repeat over the next several says until I’m done.
  • After I’ve heard back from you on any requested modifications, I master the audiobook files (for example, to ACX standards) and deliver to you your audiobook, which you can then upload to audiobook platforms.

In general, it takes 1-2 days to pre-read your book and ask you any questions I might have about the text. Recording 8,000-10,000 words a day, a 40,000-word audiobook takes about 5-7 full workdays to produce from start to finish.

Recording Studio

With a combination of pro equipment and software, Ben Hauck crafts a sound that will elevate your productions.

*If you are interested in purchasing any of this equipment for your recording studio,
you may do so by clicking through my affiliate links below. -Ben

Microphones

Sennheiser MKH-416

Shure SM7B

Preamp

dbx 286s Mic Preamp / Processor

Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface

Remote Recording

Source-Connect™

Cleanfeed

DAW & Plugins

Reaper Digital Audio Workstation

Waves

iZotope Nectar Vocal Production

iZotope Ozone Mastering

iZotope RX Audio Repair

Testimonials

I selected Ben Hauck to become Olly, the main character in my debut book, Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill. His energetic voice and ability to act out the various characters and scenes in my book hooked me. But his attention to detail and professionalism was a surprise. I often found Ben working on my project at 5 a.m., fully invested in my brand and polishing the final product. He walked me through his process, communicating proactively with me every step of the way, and delivered a well-engineered product that was accepted error-free by over 30 audiobook distributors. Ben even helped catch and fix a few dialogue issues I hadn’t noticed during the recording of the book. I almost want to hold back my review because I don’t want my competition to discover the skilled narrator known as Ben Hauck.

— Glenn Somodi, Author


Ben is the absolute best in the business. He brought to life just the way i visualized the story to be told. Ben is extremely professional, communicative, easy to work with and meets all of his deadlines. I will certainly be working with him for all of my future projects – Thanks for everything Ben.

— Sumit Kar, Author


Phenomenal. Ben Hauck went above and beyond my expectations. He was clear, concise, set clear timelines, and delivered at A+ project in the most professional way possible. I was shocked at how fast Ben could create an outstanding result. I will definitely be working with him in the future when new projects arise.

— Phil Pham, Author


INCREDIBLE, incredible work on this project. Ben went above and beyond on timelines, quality, and narrating a polished, beautiful audiobook for us. I cannot recommend him enough, and will be working with him on all my future audiobooks […] (you literally won’t be able to stop listening to him — I can’t, and I wrote the book!)

— Julia McCoy, Author


Ben is such an amazing talent, who comes with simply the highest recommendation I can give for your audiobook or any other narration you need. More than that though, he truly cares. He wants the project he is working on to be 100% right for you. His communication throughout the project was perfect and I know he worked long hours to get this completed on time. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found him for my narration.

— Martin John, Author


Ben Hauck is an exceptional narrator and exceeded my expectations. He is an excellent communicator and his level of professionalism is second to none. He is very creative. He completed and delivered the order way ahead of schedule. It has been a pleasure to work with Ben, one of his most important skill sets his ability to execute the project with integrity and passion, and his commitment to excellence. I highly recommend Ben’s services to anyone looking for a professional narrator or voiceover artist.

— William Valmyr, Author & Leadership Consultant


What an awesome process this was. I really enjoyed working with Ben. He’s incredibly talented and very easy to work with. I’ll definitely be working with him again when I finish writing Thomas Orbitz 2.

— Evan Thompson, Author (Thomas Orbitz: Marked by Fire)


Ben is outstanding! He works fast, communicates VERY well, and is extremely professional. He created a super high-quality audiobook for us at lightning speed! Thanks, man!

— Josiah Rosenberger, Ghost Writer


Ben was an absolute pleasure to work with. He works tirelessly to not only get the project done on time but also to make sure that it 100% perfect. He has captured the voice and personalities of each character and I really cannot recommend him enough. If you are looking for a voice artist, Ben is your man. Thank you so much.

— Martin John, Author


I’m very impressed and pleased with Ben’s work, He’s very knowledgeable about what it takes to narrate a book in voiceover. I will definitely continue to do business with him and also refer. I don’t think i could have found a better voiceover person to bring my book to life. If you are looking for a voiceover guy, Ben is your man!!!

— Tonya Millionaire Ray, Author


Ben was very professional and patient. He delivered a beautifully recorded book. I am very happy with the finished product. Thanks a million!!!

— V.V. Ayala, Author


Amazing service. Really happy with the final outcome of Little Elf Ray Audiobook. Ben was a pleasure to work with and extremely talented!

— Ross Hammond, Author


Very Professional and answered all questions I had. He even finished faster than expected with no issues. I will be returning soon for more audio.

— Corey Smith, Author


The finished product is incredible. Hire Ben today!!

— Victoria Allen, Author


FAQ

For answers to some frequently asked questions about my voiceover services, see below.

What are “usage rights”?2022-12-04T04:01:04+00:00

When you order a voice recording, you also need to order permission to use the recording where you want to use it.

These permissions are called “usage rights.”

Some usage rights are available for free, others for a fee.

Whether you need to purchase rights simply depends on how you want to use the recording.

What usage rights do you offer?2022-12-04T04:03:50+00:00

The following usage rights are currently available:

  • Personal Use – You may use the recording in personal projects, creative projects, etc. These projects cannot be for a business (“commercial”) purpose.
  • Internal Use – You may use the recording internally within a business rather than publicly.
  • Online Use – You may use the recording online. This use includes in advertising in paid marketing channels, social media, websites, online radio, and podcasts.
  • Radio Use (National or Local/Regional) – You may use the recording on terrestrial radio, depending on the market where it will be used.
  • TV Use (National or Local/Regional) – You may use the recording on terrestrial radio, depending on the market where it will be used.
  • Major Motion Picture Use – You may use the recording in a major motion picture, such as a feature film or documentary on the big screen.
  • Physical Product Use – You may use the recording in a physical product like a toy, board game, or other physical product.

 

 

How do you deliver?2022-12-04T04:05:52+00:00

Delivery is via email to the email address provided in your order.

Sometimes the recording is attached to the email sent to you.

Other times the recording is uploaded to an online drive for you to download.

Usually, the subject line of the delivery begins with the word “DELIVERY,” followed by the order number or date of your order.

What do you deliver?2022-12-04T04:08:31+00:00

Unless otherwise requested, recordings are delivered as sweetened MP3 files.

When ordering, you can also request a sweetened WAV file.

For an additional fee, you may also be able to buy the raw audio as WAV file for your own mixing and mastering.

If you need another file type, simply communicate your needs when ordering.

Audiobooks

For audiobooks, recordings are eventually delivered as sweetened MP3 files mastered to meet ACX standards.

Are you awesome?2022-12-04T04:40:19+00:00

Yep, I’m awesome!

What is your accent?2022-12-04T15:00:59+00:00

I have a neutral American accent.

My general accent is Midwestern, very close to Standard American Broadcasting English. My voice works great for recordings where you want no regionalism in the voice.

My voice also reads as Mid-Atlantic or simply “generic American English.”

Although I do character voices, I don’t usually record accents other than my own.

How fast do you deliver?2022-12-04T04:16:19+00:00

Recording nearly every day, most orders are delivered in 2-5 days.

A wide range of rush delivery options are available in case you need guaranteed 2-day delivery — or if you need delivery in as little as 4 hours.

Please note that the recording studio is in New York City (GMT-5) for gauging availability for rush delivery.

*Current local time in New York City:

If you have a pressing voiceover need, get in touch before ordering.

Do you do precision timing? For example, recordings that are exactly 15 seconds, synching, or dubbing?2022-12-04T04:17:42+00:00

Precision timing is whenever there is the requirement to record within certain time constraints in the script. Precision timing is advanced work with a higher per-word rate.

Examples of precision timing include:

  • delivering a recording of a precise time length (like “under 15 seconds,” “30 seconds,” “exactly 53 seconds,” etc.)
  • recording within scripted timecodes
  • synching a voice to a video
  • dubbing a voice over another person’s voice in a video
  • lipsynching to a video

Precision timing takes a bit more time and work to deliver.

What is your Modification Policy?2022-12-04T04:21:19+00:00

Modifications are when you need the recording modified after delivery.

Modifications may be needed because you changed the script, wanted to provide different direction, or wanted to change a pronunciation.

Modifications are at-cost.

Ultimately, the cost for modifications varies depending on the request or specific project, but generally they are $10 per round (up to 50 words).

Email for for any modification requests and a quote.

Of course, if the recording contains a rare mistake (e.g., saying the wrong word), that correction is free.

What is your Pronunciation Policy?2022-12-04T04:22:44+00:00

When you send pronunciations for unusual words, names, or abbreviations/acronyms, you really speed up delivery time!

Here are some recommended ways to submit any unusual pronunciations:

  • Send an audio file of the correct pronunciation (BEST OPTION!) 
  • Send a link to a YouTube video with the correct pronunciation
  • Send a link to an online dictionary entry, like from merriam-webster.com
  • Write out what what any words rhyme with (not recommended)
  • Write out the pronunciation phonetically (not recommended)

If you don’t provide pronunciation guidance, and if after delivery there need to be pronunciation changes, that counts as a modification.

See the Modification Policy (above) for details.

Do you offer live directed sessions?2022-12-04T04:26:36+00:00

Live directed sessions are when you’re patched into the recording studio, and you can give direction to the talent while the recording is happening.

Currently, 30-minute and 60-minute live directed sessions are available.

Live directed sessions are conducted over the Chrome web browser.

Live directed sessions are for an additional fee and subject to scheduling.

What is your Refund Policy?2022-12-04T04:28:21+00:00

In general, refunds are not provided for voiceover work.

But never fear! There is a long history of customers around the globe ecstatic with these professional voiceover services.

If you are an agency or designer working on behalf of a client, make sure your client knows that modifications may be at-cost, and build modification costs into your rate and budget.

What WON’T you record?2022-12-04T04:29:23+00:00

Divisive political ads, robocalls, ringless voicemail, racist or sexist content, or certain other material will not be recorded.

Get in touch with any questions before ordering.

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