Audiobook Production & Editing
At Sonatune, we provide full-service audiobook production from our dedicated post-production studio in Nottingham. Whether you’re a publisher, independent author or narrator, our team delivers a complete solution for creating Audible-ready audiobooks — in person or fully remote.
We handle every stage of production, from narration and direction through to editing, proofing and mastering, ensuring every title is delivered fully ACX-compliant and ready for distribution to platforms including Audible, ACX, Kobo and Apple Books.
With Source-Connect and Zoom capabilities, we support talent worldwide while maintaining the technical quality and reliability expected by major publishers. Every project benefits from experienced producers, clear communication and meticulous quality control — giving you confidence your audiobook will sound polished and commercially viable from day one.
Audiobook Editing and Proofing Services
Once the recording is complete, our editors get to work. Our audiobook editing service ensures every file is tightly edited for pacing, removes unwanted noise or distractions, and maintains consistency throughout the narration.
Our proofing service involves a careful listen against the original manuscript, ensuring that the final product is faithful to the written word. We focus on clarity, flow, and technical compliance so that your book is ready for publishing. Each audiobook is proofed for accuracy, tone, and timing by our editorial team, ensuring your files meet both creative and technical standards for distribution on ACX and other platforms.
Professional Audiobook Production in Nottingham
Our dedicated audiobook studio is designed specifically for spoken-word clarity and long-format comfort. From isolated voiceover booths to high-spec microphones and preamps, we provide a controlled acoustic environment that captures clean, expressive narration with every session.
We support all types of audiobook projects, including fiction, non-fiction, educational content, multi-cast productions, and corporate material. Our team will guide you through the entire audiobook production process, from initial manuscript review to final delivery.
UK-Based Audiobook Post-Production with National Reach
While we're proudly based in Nottingham, we work with clients across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and beyond. Remote and in-person sessions are available depending on your needs.
We’ve helped authors and publishers create Audible-ready audiobooks, deliver narration for learning platforms, and record voiceover for podcasts and online courses. If you're looking for UK audiobook production services with a personal, hands-on approach, Sonatune is ready to help.
Audible & ACX Mastering Services
We specialise in audiobook mastering for Audible and ACX. This includes matching all technical specifications such as peak and RMS levels, noise floor, and consistent chapter formatting. Our mastering service ensures your audiobook is approved quickly by major distributors and sounds great on all devices.
Whether you're preparing your first audiobook or updating a catalogue of titles, our team has the tools and experience to support your vision.
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Our UK-based audiobook proofing services ensure every line aligns with your manuscript, while our professional audiobook narration and post-production workflow gives your story the polish it deserves. Whether it’s ACX-compliant mastering or editing services for your next release, Sonatune delivers broadcast-quality results.
The Process
Why Work with Sonatune?
Audible-approved audio quality
ACX compliance guaranteed
Dedicated audiobook studio in Nottingham
Experienced editors and mastering engineers
Fast, transparent turnaround times
Flexible session options (in-person or remote)
We’ve worked on fiction, non-fiction, corporate and educational content, and multi-voice productions. Whether it’s your first audiobook or part of a catalogue rollout, we help make the process simple and seamless.
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Our acoustically treated studio provides a quiet, comfortable space for long-format narration. We use high-end microphones (Neumann, Sennheiser, DPA) and pristine signal chains to ensure clear, expressive voice recordings. We also support remote narration sessions with Source-Connect and Zoom, allowing flexibility for talent and publishers.
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Our audiobook editing service removes clicks, breaths, background noise, and inconsistencies, while preserving the natural flow of the performance. We conduct full proof-listens against the manuscript to ensure 100% accuracy. This quality control is vital for maintaining listener engagement and meeting platform requirements.
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We ensure your audiobook meets Audible and ACX compliance standards. This includes setting appropriate RMS and peak levels, noise floor control, and consistent chapter formatting. Our mastering process guarantees that your audiobook passes QA on the first submission and sounds great across all devices.
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We deliver your audiobook in final, platform-ready formats. Whether you're publishing to Audible, Apple Books, or Kobo, we handle file formatting, metadata, and file structure requirements. We can also produce a captivating retail sample to help market your audiobook on listening platforms.
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Yes – every audiobook we produce is fully ACX-compliant, including RMS levels, noise floor, and metadata formatting.
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Absolutely. We provide full editing, proofing against manuscript, and pickup support with our in-house team.
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Yes – we regularly work on large-scale series and can coordinate multiple narrators, timelines, and editorial consistency.
Let’s Talk
If you're searching for professional audiobook production, editing and mastering services, get in touch to discuss your project. We’d love to hear your story.
Contact us at info@sonatune.co.uk or fill out our contact form here.