Recording Your Audiobook at Untold Stories Recordings
I’m Ian Fell, owner of Untold Stories Recordings, a premier Chicago recording studio dedicated to bringing your audiobook to life. If you’re an author ready to share your story with the world, we are here to deliver crystal-clear audio that captures your voice and captivates your audience. Our studio, equipped with top-tier gear and a welcoming atmosphere, is designed to make your recording process seamless and professional. As a leading Chicago music studio, we are the top rated recording studio on Google Reviews and have served over 1,000 artists since 2019, making us a trusted choice for your audiobook project.
Our process is straightforward, ensuring your audiobook is polished and ready for platforms like Audible or Spotify. Here’s how we turn your words into a masterpiece at the best recording studio in Chicago.
Step 1: Capturing Your Voice with Precision
Your recording begins in our soundproof booth, where we use industry-standard equipment to make your voice shine. You’ll speak into a Neumann U87 microphone, renowned for its warmth and clarity. I carefully adjust the setup, running your vocals through our Neve 1073SPX preamps to add depth and richness. We apply a subtle layer of negative EQ to remove unwanted frequencies, keeping your voice natural and balanced.
Next, we choose from our 76 compressors to gently smooth out vocal peaks, preserving the emotion in your performance. Another pass through the Neve 1073 EQ adds a touch of sparkle, and we finish with light optical compression for a polished sound. This careful process ensures your recording is clean and ready straight from the booth—no extra mixing needed!
Step 2: Perfecting Your Performance
After recording a full chapter, we move to the review phase, where precision and collaboration come together. You’ll listen to your takes through headphones at 1.5x speed, allowing us to catch every nuance in your delivery. If a word needs correcting or a phrase could use more energy, we handle it immediately with punch-in edits. I work at the console, navigating our digital audio workstation (DAW) to ensure corrections are seamless, keeping your performance authentic and engaging. This results in a recording that does not need any additional editing!
Step 3: Finalizing Your Audiobook
In the final step, we prepare your audiobook for the world. I export a clean, high-quality audio file, ready for light mastering to meet platform requirements. You’ll hear your story played back through our studio monitors, with waveforms dancing on-screen as your words come to life. Whether you’re sharing a novel, memoir, or self-help book, our Chicago music studio ensures your audiobook is polished and professional, ready to captivate your audience.
Why Choose Untold Stories Recordings?
Chicago is a city of storytellers, and our studio is built to help you share yours. With our proven process, top-notch equipment, and a welcoming environment, we make audiobook production simple and effective. We’ve worked with over 1,000 artists and earned a reputation as a top Chicago recording studio, backed by being the #1 rated recording studio on Google Reviews. Our focus is on quality, trust, and expertise, ensuring your audiobook stands out in a competitive market.
Book Your Session Today
At Untold Stories Recordings, we’re passionate about helping authors like you bring their stories to life. Visit untoldstoriesrecordings.com or call 872-444-6316 to book your session. Join the thousands who’ve trusted us to deliver exceptional audio at the best recording studio in Chicago. Let’s make your audiobook unforgettable.
