In general, no, is not legal. A voice recording of a book still under copyright is a "derivative" work and infringes its copyright. Under some special circumstance, you may be protected by "fair use," but fair use is a defense mechanism, not a right.
How do I start recording audio books?
- Gather equipment (see below)
- Create a free narrator profile on ACX.
- Set up a quiet space in your home to record (closets work great)
- Create 1 to 3 audio samples to upload to your ACX profile.
- Start auditioning for available books on ACX and continue doing so until you land your first offer.
What is the best way to record yourself reading a book?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSGqlJ9JP0I
How can I record an audiobook at home?
- Prepare your manuscript. If you've already published your book, this step is easy.
- Decide who will be the narrator.
- Hire an audio editor (If You Narrate Yourself)
- Set up a home recording studio.
- Publish Your Audio Files.
What is a good program to record audio?
Name Best For Operating System
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Audacity Open Source and Free Audio Recording Mac, Windows, Linux
WavePad Audio Recoding with tons of Special Effects and Filters Windows
Apple Garageband Musical Workstation for Mac Mac and iOS
Ardour Audio Recording for Musicians Windows and Mac
Where do audio books save on iPhone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mosyqb4JspI
Can you make a living recording audiobooks?
Even for newcomers, narrating audiobooks is a lucrative line of work. According to Business Insider, voiceover artists just starting out can expect to earn $100 for each hour of finished audio. For industry veterans, those figures can reach up to $500 for a completed hour.
How much do audiobook narrators make?
Veteran or experienced narrators can expect to earn $168.25 per hour or $1,346 for a finished audio book of eight hours. Conversely, non-union narrators with experience may earn between $90 and $250 per finished hour. However, it is more typical for the ceiling to be $150 per hour for a non-union narrator.