How long does it take to record an audiobook?
  • The average audiobook is 100,000 words in length.
  • 100,000 words = 11 hours of audio.
  • 11 hours of audio = 22 hours of voice in the studio.
  • It usually takes 2 hours of recording for every finished hour of audio.
How much will it cost to make my audiobook?
  • To have your audiobook professionally made it costs between $250 NZD to $500 NZD per hour.   
  • The total price varies depending on the narrator and work needed. e.g. 22 hrs ($250 NZD an hour)= $5500 NZD.
How much will it cost to remaster my existing audiobook?
  • Remastering an existing recording, depending on the files supplied, will cost between $60 NZD to $100 NZD per hour.
Can I sell my audiobook on Audiobooks NZ and self-distribute on other sites?
  • Yes, absolutely.  Go for gold.