narrator Handbook
The Essential Guide
Whether you’re just starting out, a seasoned producer, or a library creating accessible audiobooks, this guide is your ultimate resource.
The Hindenburg Narrator Audio Production Handbook 2025 is the perfect companion as your reference guide and as a source of inspiration. Readily at hand on your desk next to the computer.
The manual delves deep into the details of Hindenburg Narrator, offering an exceptional overview of its powerful features. From intuitive workflows to advanced capabilities like DAISY formatting, EPUB 3 exports, and ACX validation, this handbook ensures you meet industry standards while creating professional-grade audiobooks with ease.
Turn the page and have fun with your audiobook production.
About the Author – Jan van Essen
Jan van Essen has been a professional voice actor since 2018, a journey that began when industry professionals from the world of media and sound recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue voice-over work. Transitioning from a background in IT, he trained at Iam Studios in Leiden, where he honed his skills in voice acting, vocal techniques, and audio editing.
Since then, Jan has recorded over 2,000 hours of diverse content, including educational materials, exam texts in Greek, Latin, and German (formatted for dyslexic students), as well as Dutch-language audiobooks, documentaries, and corporate narrations.
Jan records in professional studios or from his acoustically optimized home studio, ensuring high-quality production. He is a dedicated user of Hindenburg Narrator, a tool designed for voice-over artists and audiobook narrators, which he praises for its efficiency and seamless collaboration with sound engineers.
What’s inside the book?
- The fastest way to start – Open, record, and export—no hassle, no guesswork.
- Effortless editing – Fix mistakes and synchronize audio in seconds.
- Studio collaboration – Work seamlessly with engineers for a smooth production process.
- Advanced features – Use voice profiles, batch exports, and optimized processing.
- Industry-specific insights – Learn how professionals use Narrator for audiobooks, DAISY books, video game dialogue, and more.
Who is this book for?
- Voice actors and audiobook narrators – Produce high-quality recordings with ease.
- Studios and sound engineers – Optimize workflow and audio consistency.
- Producers of audio content – Create polished audio for various formats.
