How much does audiobook production cost in Melbourne?

Audiobook production costs in Melbourne can be calculated in two ways: hourly rates and per finished hour. Hourly rates range from $70 to $200, depending on the studio's quality. Alternatively, you can be charged per finished hour, typically between $400 and $600, which includes all production costs except narration. For example, a 75,000-word audiobook, running approximately 8 hours, would cost around $3,200 to $4,800 for production. Narration fees are additional, typically $50 to $100 per hour, depending on the narrator's experience.

Where can I find the best audiobook studios in Melbourne?

Beat Tank Studio, located in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, is one of the top audiobook studios in Melbourne. Specializing in audiobook recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, Beat Tank uses high-end equipment and a sound-treated environment to deliver top-quality audiobooks. We ensure your audiobook meets ACX standards and passes all required tests.

Audiobook production Melbourne

SERVICES
- Recording session with producer at world class recording studio
- editing of the audiobook to ACX specifications
- sound design where needed to enhance the story
- mixing and mastering of the recording to ACX specs
- music for intro / outro or chapters (original or royalty free)
- professional proofreader / listener included
- distribution to global network of 40+ retail and library channels

At Beat Tank we can provide a very comfortable environment for you to come in and record your audiobook and make it sound very professional. Our goal is to provide a relaxed space where you can give your best performance and leave all the technical thing up to us. After the recording is done, we will edit and master the audiobook for release, gaurentting the files will adhere to the strict Audible ACX delivery specifications.
If you want us to handle distribution, we can set up a global distribution network of 40+ retail and library channels.
Call us today and discuss the options for getting your next audiobook ready to share with the world. We can either charge you per hour or we can organise a package price for you.
We are a recording studio in Melbourne's North Eastern Suburbs but can offer editing, mixing and mastering remotely if you have recorded the audiobook at home or in another studio to ensure it passes ACX guidelines.
How Much Does It Cost?
At Beat Tank we are a world class recording studio so the equipment you record through and the acoustically treated room make sure your audiobook will sound amazing! Please remember this when comparing our pricing next to other audiobook studios as many of these are just podcast studios with very basic gear and minimal acoustic treatment.
Feel free to call us for a chat about pricing - we can give you a pretty accurate quote based on the word count of your book.

If you would like to know more about the recording process, editing and mastering of audiobooks, read our blog article below that has all the information on the time it takes and cost structures. It also compares the pros and cons of recording at home VS a professional studio like Beat Tank.
We would love to hear your story and help you transform it into an amazing audiobook for the world to hear.

Examples Of Audiobooks produced @ Beat Tank

When Now Means NowMary-Beth Hosking

00:00 / 01:13

The Momentum Sales ModelTim Castle

00:00 / 01:13

The Happiness TrapDr Russ Harris

00:00 / 01:13

The Enterprise DietMark Ottobre

00:00 / 04:52

My Father's SuitcaseMary Garden

00:00 / 04:55

The Future AncestorAnnabelle Sharman

00:00 / 01:13

The Reality SlapDr Russ Harris

00:00 / 01:13

The Last Rowdy HourRobert Lastdrager

00:00 / 01:13

Finding Myself InsideArtist Name

00:00 / 01:13

ACT With LoveDr Russ Harris

00:00 / 01:13

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TESTIMONIALS

Mark Ottobre

One of the most underrated pleasures in life is getting to work with highly talented people. Ben was encouraging, supportive, and great to work with. I was actually scared off even beginning to record my audiobook because other studios made the whole process hard and delayed the project by making me jump through hoops. Ben’s a straight shooter. From day one, it was 'no problem.' If I made a mistake or said the wrong thing, it was always a straightforward, easy fix. Ben allowed me to be myself on audio, which made the recording process feel effortless. As a result, I finished the book in record time. Highly recommended. Ben’s now my go-to man.

TIM CASTLE

There is no better place to record your Audiobook! Ben us an absolute legend to work with and his set up is top notch. I throughly enjoyed my time working with Beat Tank and will certainly come back again. You’re in the best hands and they are truly professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality recording. 5 stars! Relaxed, enjoyable and fun!

NIV NEYLAND

As a newbie writer and narrator of my own audiobook, Ben's guidance was vital, and attention to detail brilliant over the days/weeks. I really don't know how he listened and worked so intently through 32 chapters of me reading and re-reading. Always prepared when I arrived, he never displayed irritation to my mistakes. Ben is easy to work with and his resources are excellent. Response to phone and emails was friendly, intelligent and quick. Very happy with the finished product. I'm glad I found him.

Shane Williams

I recorded my audiobook at Beat Tank Productions and couldn’t recommend it more highly. Ben made the whole process incredibly easy — from the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt completely supported. He knows exactly what needs to happen, including all the things I wouldn’t have known to think about, especially for getting the book ready for platforms like Audible.

As a first-time audiobook author, I wanted to get it done efficiently without compromising on quality. Ben’s setup is seriously professional — the gear is top-notch and the end result was broadcast quality. We wrapped the whole project in less than a couple of weeks, and I never once felt out of my depth.

If you're a thought leader or author who wants to get your book into audio format without the overwhelm, Ben is the guy you want in your corner.