Which channels can you prepare audio for?
I can prepare files for TV, radio and online platforms according to their delivery requirements.
Broadcast preparation
Audio preparation for broadcast and online
I prepare final audio to meet the technical requirements of TV, radio or digital platforms, checking balance, loudness and export settings.
Every channel has its own requirements
TV and radio broadcasters, as well as digital platforms such as YouTube and Spotify, may specify different audio parameters, including loudness, peak level, format and file structure. The final file needs to meet the technical requirements of the broadcaster or platform.
I check that the file meets the supplied audio requirements and retains a clear, balanced sound. For a voice-over-only order, I deliver the finished voice file; separate broadcast preparation is needed when additional mixing or technical adaptation is required.
What can be prepared
Depending on the source material, I can adjust overall loudness, check peaks, tidy the start and end, prepare the required file format or export separate versions for different channels.
If a station, agency or platform has specified audio requirements, I prepare the file accordingly. If not, we first confirm where the recording will be used and what it needs to meet.
A clear technical handoff
Before work begins, we confirm where the recording will be used, which audio parameters it must meet and when the files are needed. I then check the existing mix, make any required adjustments and prepare the files accordingly.
You receive clearly labelled, technically checked files ready to send to a broadcaster, agency or digital platform.
Process
- 1.Tell me where the audio will be used and share any audio requirements you have.
- 2.I check the source file, mix and any technical instructions provided.
- 3.I adjust loudness, peaks, starts or endings where needed.
- 4.I export and verify the final files in the required formats.
Frequently asked questions
Should I send the technical requirements?
If you have them, please share them and I will prepare the files accordingly. If not, we can first confirm the channel and its requirements.
Can you prepare more than one version of the same recording?
Yes. Separate versions can be exported for different channels or delivery formats.
Does this service include sound design or music composition?
Broadcast preparation is usually included in a production package. Preparing supplied material separately to meet technical audio requirements is agreed individually and quoted according to studio time.