Questions about Narrative productions? Here you’ll find answers about productions for audiobooks, games, podcasts and documentaries, from voice recording and multilingual projects to post production.
What formats are covered by Narratives?
Narratives covers productions where content, stories or experiences are told, communicated or brought to life. These include audiobooks, audio dramas, games, documentaries, podcasts, apps and guided experiences such as meditation.
How does a narrative production work at rekorder studios?
It depends on the format and scope of the production. The best way to start is to get in touch and tell us what you have in mind. Whether you already have a voice selected or need support with casting, whether you need voice recording only or the complete production: we can take care of individual steps or support your project from the initial recording through to the finished audio production.
Can you also handle multilingual narrative productions?
Yes. We produce voice recordings in almost any language, from widely spoken languages to dialects and less common language varieties. We coordinate and manage multilingual recordings across different countries and time zones, ensuring that all language versions are consistent and technically aligned throughout the production.
Do you also handle post production for audiobook recordings?
Yes. We provide voice recording and, depending on what you need, also direction, editing, sound design, mixing and mastering. We work with voice talents, actors or authors who have already been selected, and can also cast the right voice for the audiobook if needed. We work with publishers and production companies as well as directly with authors and other clients, taking care of exactly the production steps required for each project.
How do you handle game voice recordings?
For games, it’s not just about recording individual lines. The right voices for each character, consistent character direction and an efficient workflow are all essential, especially when dealing with large volumes of lines.
1. Casting & preparation You send us the character descriptions, scripts and your brief. We cast suitable voice talents and put together a tailored selection for you. Already have your cast in place? We’re happy to work with your existing cast, too.
2. Scheduling & session setup We coordinate the recording sessions and prepare everything according to the production requirements. Characters, takes and scripts are structured and organized so that even extensive recording sessions can be handled efficiently and clearly.
3. Recording & direction Sessions take place at our studio or remotely. You can direct the recording live and give feedback in real time. We make sure the character direction stays consistent and the recording process runs smoothly, even with larger volumes of dialogue.
4. Editing & preparation We edit the recordings and prepare the files according to the production requirements.
5. Sound design & mixing Depending on the project, we can also take care of sound design and mixing, either for the game itself or for trailers and other game assets.
6. Export & delivery We deliver the final files in a clear, structured format and in whatever file formats are required for further processing.
Do you also offer podcast recording and post production?
Yes. We can take care of individual production steps such as recording, editing, dialogue editing, sound design, mixing and mastering, or support podcasts across several stages of production. This includes studio recordings as well as recording interview guests in different locations and technically optimizing of those recordings. Depending on the format and requirements, we can also develop individual sound concepts and make sure the finished podcast is technically and sonically optimized for its intended platform and format.
What are the requirements for voice recordings for medical and health related content?
With health related content, it’s not just about finding a good voice. The voice needs to suit the format and the subject matter. Medical terminology and Latin terms need to be understood and pronounced correctly. Meditation and guided visualizations call for a calm, empathetic delivery. For fitness formats, the voice talent needs to understand how exercises are instructed and what matters during training.
We select voices according to the content and target audience, and make sure that even larger productions remain consistent across all recordings.
From voice recording and editing to sound design, mixing and mastering, we can also take care of the additional production steps.
What experience do you have with documentaries and TV formats?
We have extensive experience with documentaries and TV formats, both for international productions and German language versions.
International documentary series: Voice recordings with US voice talents, partly recorded remotely, as well as sound design and 5.1 mixing for multiple episodes.
Documentaries for German TV broadcasters: Voice recordings including post production, among others with Udo Lindenberg and Helene Fischer.
German language versions for international productions: Casting and voice recordings for the German version.
Depending on the production, we can take care of individual steps such as casting and voice recording, or the complete audio post production.