Klangkantine Audiobooks is now Audatio.

Same team, broader services, a new name.

Klangkantine Audiobooks is now Audatio.

Same team, broader services, a new name.

Klangkantine Audiobooks is now Audatio.

Same team, broader services, a new name.

Audiobook and Audio Drama Production

Audiobook and Audio Drama Production

Making stories

heard.

Making stories

heard.

Audatio produces audiobooks and audio dramas for publishers, companies and self-publishers — with the right voices, experienced teams and proprietary technology from script to delivery.

Audatio produces audiobooks and audio dramas for publishers, companies and self-publishers — with the right voices, experienced teams and proprietary technology from script to delivery.

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Selected publishers and partners

Selected publishers and partners

Production & Services

Everything it takes
to make stories heard.

At Audatio, every step flows seamlessly into the next. That leaves more room for the decisions that matter. With personal guidance and support from our in-house technology.

Casting & Voice Pool

Editorial & Script Preparation

Recording & Direction

Post-Production & Quality Control

Delivery & Distribution

The right voice for every title

Genre, tone, audience or dialect: we find the voice that fits the title. We combine casting expertise with market and narrator data from a curated pool of more than 1,200 voices.

The right voice for every title

Genre, tone, audience or dialect: we find the voice that fits the title. We combine casting expertise with market and narrator data from a curated pool of more than 1,200 voices.

Editorial support from start to finish

We handle everything: casting, script preparation, pronunciation notes, adaptations, and final QA on request. With us, you can scale like crazy.

Premium narration with expert direction

Access to celebrity voices, direction, a feel for language, and trained ears at every stage of production.

Intelligent systems, smoother production

Clean, reliable production processes powered by in-house tools - faster and more dependable, helping set new standards for quality and reliability.

Distribution and marketing

Managed imprint for publishers, digital distribution, and marketing expertise with personal consulting. We bring your production to Audible, Spotify, Thalia, and more than 80 other stores. We guide you through the process, simplify the bureaucracy, and advise you on marketing. And: you keep all rights and 90% of the revenue.

Smart Tools

Work smarter. Decide with confidence.

Work smarter. Decide with confidence.

No lists, download links, or web research: our tools significantly simplify voice selection and script prep. With current market data, they enable informed decisions and provide a comprehensive overview of the entire audiobook voice market.

No lists, download links, or web research: our tools significantly simplify voice selection and script prep. With current market data, they enable informed decisions and provide a comprehensive overview of the entire audiobook voice market.

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From Our Partners

What matters is what we create together.

What we promise is best seen in practice. Both in the way we work together and in the results.

  • We really enjoy working with Audatio. Communication is straightforward, deadlines are reliably met, and the production quality is consistently strong. What we value most is the combination of meticulous craftsmanship and professional project management.

    Renate Schönbeck

    Penguin Random House

  • What I especially value in our day-to-day work is how much Audatio handles independently. Castings are carefully prepared with a focused selection of well-suited voices, communication is straightforward, and many steps run reliably in the background. That makes working together very easy for us, especially on short-notice projects.

    Gina Höhlein

    dtv Verlagsgesellschaft

  • What I particularly value about working with Audatio is the way they balance openness to technology with a genuine passion for audiobooks. Just like us, they always keep people and content at the heart of what they do. At the same time, they continuously develop smart new tools to support the creative process in the best possible way.

    Colin Hauer

    Hörbuch Hamburg

  • We really value working with Audatio. From script preparation and casting the right narrators through to the final master, Audatio stands out for streamlined communication, reliable timelines, and results that sound as good as they should.

    Amadeus Gerlach

    Der Audio Verlag

  • The Audatio team is so professional and easy to work with that I felt completely at ease, even though I’m not a trained narrator. That’s what makes working in the studio so much fun!

    Giulia Enders

    Physician and bestselling author

  • With Audatio, we receive productions exactly the way we need them: technically reliable, on time, and tailored to the budget of each project. Their well-designed tools and clear processes are especially valuable, helping us stay fast and organized even when managing a large number of titles.

    Anja Kalischke-Bäuerle

    dp Digital Publishers

  • With Audatio, we have a partner who provides well-founded support in selecting the right titles for audio and independently handles carefully tailored castings. We especially value their ability to find good solutions quickly, even for short-notice projects, while delivering productions reliably.

    Attila Zoltan

    dtv Verlagsgesellschaft

  • There are a lot of decisions involved in bringing an audiobook to life, and I was very glad to have Audatio by my side throughout the process. Together, we found the right voice, and I can always rely on their personal and straightforward support with production, release and accounting. Working with them is simply a pleasure.

    Herbert Renz-Polster

    Pediatrician and bestselling author

  • I really enjoyed recording my audiobook with Audatio. Both the people and the space created a wonderful atmosphere where I felt completely at ease. Johannes is a highly competent, professional and empathetic engineer and voice director. Thank you!

    Sven Plöger

    ARD meteorologist and bestselling author

  • We really enjoy working with Audatio. Communication is straightforward, deadlines are reliably met, and the production quality is consistently strong. What we value most is the combination of meticulous craftsmanship and professional project management.

    Renate Schönbeck

    Penguin Random House

  • What I especially value in our day-to-day work is how much Audatio handles independently. Castings are carefully prepared with a focused selection of well-suited voices, communication is straightforward, and many steps run reliably in the background. That makes working together very easy for us, especially on short-notice projects.

    Gina Höhlein

    dtv Verlagsgesellschaft

  • What I particularly value about working with Audatio is the way they balance openness to technology with a genuine passion for audiobooks. Just like us, they always keep people and content at the heart of what they do. At the same time, they continuously develop smart new tools to support the creative process in the best possible way.

    Colin Hauer

    Hörbuch Hamburg

  • We really value working with Audatio. From script preparation and casting the right narrators through to the final master, Audatio stands out for streamlined communication, reliable timelines, and results that sound as good as they should.

    Amadeus Gerlach

    Der Audio Verlag

  • The Audatio team is so professional and easy to work with that I felt completely at ease, even though I’m not a trained narrator. That’s what makes working in the studio so much fun!

    Giulia Enders

    Physician and bestselling author

  • With Audatio, we receive productions exactly the way we need them: technically reliable, on time, and tailored to the budget of each project. Their well-designed tools and clear processes are especially valuable, helping us stay fast and organized even when managing a large number of titles.

    Anja Kalischke-Bäuerle

    dp Digital Publishers

  • With Audatio, we have a partner who provides well-founded support in selecting the right titles for audio and independently handles carefully tailored castings. We especially value their ability to find good solutions quickly, even for short-notice projects, while delivering productions reliably.

    Attila Zoltan

    dtv Verlagsgesellschaft

  • There are a lot of decisions involved in bringing an audiobook to life, and I was very glad to have Audatio by my side throughout the process. Together, we found the right voice, and I can always rely on their personal and straightforward support with production, release and accounting. Working with them is simply a pleasure.

    Herbert Renz-Polster

    Pediatrician and bestselling author

  • I really enjoyed recording my audiobook with Audatio. Both the people and the space created a wonderful atmosphere where I felt completely at ease. Johannes is a highly competent, professional and empathetic engineer and voice director. Thank you!

    Sven Plöger

    ARD meteorologist and bestselling author

  • We really enjoy working with Audatio. Communication is straightforward, deadlines are reliably met, and the production quality is consistently strong. What we value most is the combination of meticulous craftsmanship and professional project management.

    Renate Schönbeck

    Penguin Random House

  • What I especially value in our day-to-day work is how much Audatio handles independently. Castings are carefully prepared with a focused selection of well-suited voices, communication is straightforward, and many steps run reliably in the background. That makes working together very easy for us, especially on short-notice projects.

    Gina Höhlein

    dtv Verlagsgesellschaft

  • What I particularly value about working with Audatio is the way they balance openness to technology with a genuine passion for audiobooks. Just like us, they always keep people and content at the heart of what they do. At the same time, they continuously develop smart new tools to support the creative process in the best possible way.

    Colin Hauer

    Hörbuch Hamburg

  • We really value working with Audatio. From script preparation and casting the right narrators through to the final master, Audatio stands out for streamlined communication, reliable timelines, and results that sound as good as they should.

    Amadeus Gerlach

    Der Audio Verlag

  • The Audatio team is so professional and easy to work with that I felt completely at ease, even though I’m not a trained narrator. That’s what makes working in the studio so much fun!

    Giulia Enders

    Physician and bestselling author

  • With Audatio, we receive productions exactly the way we need them: technically reliable, on time, and tailored to the budget of each project. Their well-designed tools and clear processes are especially valuable, helping us stay fast and organized even when managing a large number of titles.

    Anja Kalischke-Bäuerle

    dp Digital Publishers

  • With Audatio, we have a partner who provides well-founded support in selecting the right titles for audio and independently handles carefully tailored castings. We especially value their ability to find good solutions quickly, even for short-notice projects, while delivering productions reliably.

    Attila Zoltan

    dtv Verlagsgesellschaft

  • There are a lot of decisions involved in bringing an audiobook to life, and I was very glad to have Audatio by my side throughout the process. Together, we found the right voice, and I can always rely on their personal and straightforward support with production, release and accounting. Working with them is simply a pleasure.

    Herbert Renz-Polster

    Pediatrician and bestselling author

  • I really enjoyed recording my audiobook with Audatio. Both the people and the space created a wonderful atmosphere where I felt completely at ease. Johannes is a highly competent, professional and empathetic engineer and voice director. Thank you!

    Sven Plöger

    ARD meteorologist and bestselling author

About Audatio

It’s the people who
set the tone.

It’s the people who
set the tone.

Audatio brings together editorial and production expertise, proprietary technology, and a strong network of voices, studios, and partners. Together, we keep pushing audio forward. With people at the heart of it.

Audatio brings together editorial and production expertise, proprietary technology, and a strong network of voices, studios, and partners. Together, we keep pushing audio forward. With people at the heart of it.

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Contact us

Start with a
conversation.

From first questions to final production, we provide personal guidance, think ahead, and find the right path for every project.

Thousands of audiobooks produced, published and heard.

Contact us

Start with a
conversation.

From first questions to final production, we provide personal guidance, think ahead, and find the right path for every project.

Thousands of audiobooks produced, published and heard.

Contact us

Start with a
conversation.

From first questions to final production, we provide personal guidance, think ahead, and find the right path for every project.

Thousands of audiobooks produced, published and heard.

FAQ

Good to know
before we get started.

Answers to common questions about production, workflows, and working together.

What are the benefits of working with Audatio?

  • Expert support, without the runaround: You work directly with our production team, from initial planning through to final delivery.

  • Smarter casting: Access to a voice pool of more than 1,500 talents, supported by our experience, data, and dedicated casting tools.

  • Efficient production workflows: Our own technology supports key steps from script preparation and production to proofing and finalization, helping us keep processes streamlined and cost-efficient.

  • Flexible additional services: From editorial support and script adaptation to sound design and individual production requirements, we can adapt the scope to your project.

  • Quality built into every stage: Defined editorial and technical checks ensure consistent quality from recording through to the final master.

  • Distribution and royalty support: If needed, we also handle metadata, distribution through our partners, royalty accounting, and related administrative workflows.

Do you work with AI voices?

No. Our voices always come from real people. Every audiobook is recorded by professional voice actors, because that is exactly what makes the difference you can hear. We do use technology, but in the background: our in-house tools speed up the technical steps of production, never the storytelling itself.

How long does audiobook production take?

We work with fast and efficient production processes. The exact production time depends primarily on the length of the manuscript and the availability of the selected narrator.

As a general guideline, an audiobook can usually be completed within around six weeks. Shorter turnaround times may also be possible depending on the project.

How much does audiobook production cost?

Thanks to our many years of expertise, the use of in-house digital post-production infrastructure and a large throughput of audio book productions per year at our company, we are able to realize a high-quality product at quite a reasonable price.

Costs vary depending on the number of words (even better characters incl. spaces) as well as selection and number of voices. All prices are based on final playing time and include casting, script check, quality control and post-production/mastering.

If we have the opportunity to get an overview of the project/script, we can best advise how we could support and put together a proposal.

In which languages do you produce audiobooks?

German is our main production language, but we also regularly produce audiobooks in English, French, Italian, Turkish, and other languages. Our voice pool includes professional narrators across a wide range of languages, regional accents, and dialects.

If you are looking for a specific language, accent, or dialect that is not listed, just get in touch. We can also research and source suitable native-speaking narrators specifically for your project.

Can you distribute audiobooks that were produced by another studio?

As a rule, we offer our digital distribution service primarily for productions completed through our own studios, as we can provide it to our production clients at almost no additional cost.

External productions involve significantly more administrative work, so we generally cannot offer the same service for them. Exceptions may be possible by arrangement or under different commercial terms.

Can I distribute my audiobook independently?

Of course. Distribution through us is an optional service we offer to our production clients at very low additional cost.

There is no obligation to use our distribution channels, and you are free to distribute the production elsewhere. If preferred, we can also put you directly in touch with our distribution partners.