Acquisition

Send or receive audio via:

1. ๏Any internet method (e.g. FTP, web download, email, Skype, VOIP etc)
   

2. ๏ISDN (G.722 - high quality mono speech - compatible with most radio stations and remote studios),
   

3. ๏From any phone line (PSTN)
   

4. ๏Physical media (CD, DVD, minidisc)
   

Editing, podcasts, CD/DVD creation and other post-production

1. ๏Editing of existing audio files (correcting mistakes, assembling interviews, highlights, noise reduction or just cutting material down to size.)
   

2. ๏Cataloguing and indexing of lengthy recordings to aid production of highlights, or for record keeping.
   

3. ๏Podcast production (including enhanced podcasts with photos/chapters, feeds, bandwidth, submission to iTunes directory, addition of description/'lyrics' for viewing on iPod, iPhones, other MP3 players.)
   

4. ๏Conversion to and from multiple formats
   

5. ๏Creation of CDs and DVDs (including formats suitable for computer, audio CD players, and DVD)
   

Webcasts

1. ๏Immediately serve audio live at any time to audiences of 1,000+ (and can further scale up the audience size on request.) Support for live captions/metadata which can be viewed in certain audio software.
   

2. ๏Record a full copy of the broadcast and make it available online via a reliable and fast CDN (content delivery service). Also logging events for later editing and split audio into sections.
   

3. ๏Produce a website for the event or a set of pages for it to be linked from your existing one.
   

4. ๏Provide live statistics showing the number of listeners including a graph and more detailed later analysis.
   

5. ๏Provide streaming audio in MP3 format, compatible with virtually every media player; on PC, Mac, Linux, mobile devices etc.
   

6. ๏Can recommend suitable equipment that you should use if you do not already have your own.
   

Location and Availability

1. ๏Almost all my work is done remotely using the internet.  I'm actually based in Canterbury in South East England but also available to work on projects in different parts of the country and further afield over different time zones.
   

2. ๏Flexible service to suit your requirements.
   

3. ๏Fast turnaround time (proofs and finished work can be made available immediately online or sent by courier.)
   

4. ๏Weekend/evening/overnight services usually available - not just office hours.
   

Monitoring

1. ๏I have configured automated checks of all services every few minutes, supplemented by human quality control.
   

Project Management

1. ๏Notification you of likely start/completion date for your work.
   

2. ๏Notification you as soon as possible if there are any problems or delays.
   

3. ๏For urgent or complex projects, provide regular, free progress reports by email/SMS/phone etc at any interval of your choosing.
   

4. ๏Backup of work at each stage so changes can be rolled back.
   

5. ๏Original source material kept safely if needed again for re-editing.
   

Rate Card

There is no 'set' price list and prices are flexible depending on what you want. But here's a rough guide:

1. ๏Generally prices are £20-30 per hour, plus materials
   (generally less for longer periods of work where we will always try to offer discounts)
   

2. ๏I may also charge for the cost of outgoing phone/broadcast calls, and will
   charge for media/consumables (eg CDs/DVDs/minidiscs) plus postage etc.
   

3. ๏Pleased (and prefer) to provide an estimate or quote in advance.
   

4. ๏For smaller jobs I will not invoice you until after the work is complete.
   

5. ๏Usually (unless, for example, advance preparation is needed) there is no deposit required.
   

6. ๏Usually (unless I have had to cancel/postpone other business to accommodate your work) there is no cancellation fee.
   

7. ๏No VAT to pay (turnover is within the HMRC limit so not legally required to charge it)
   

8. ๏Payment can be by cheque, BACS or Paypal (available to anyone with email address and credit card)