How to clone a host voice with ElevenLabs for audiobooks
I want to clone a professional narrator's voice for a 10-hour audiobook using ElevenLabs—what recording specs, consent/legal steps, and fine-tuning prompts ensure natural long-form narration? Budget: mid-range.
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Recording specs:
- Large-diaphragm condenser, pop filter, treated room; 24-bit/48kHz WAV, mono; consistent mic distance.
- Capture 30–60 minutes across sessions with short and long paragraphs, emotional lines, and breaths.
Legal/consent:
- Written voice-release assigning commercial audiobook rights, ID verification, payment terms, and usage scope.
Fine-tuning prompts:
- Provide style guide + 5 reference clips; target 150–160 WPM; commas 200–400ms, periods 600–800ms; mark breath spots and emotional cues.
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