Jerome McIntosh
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Stories are living systems, shaped by rhythm, tone, and the space between words. My role is to guide listeners with a steady, unobtrusive presence, allowing the narrative to unfold naturally.
Every word carries intention. Through controlled pacing and restrained emotional nuance, I create room for listeners to connect, imagine, and fully inhabit the story. Whether through a quiet moment of reflection, rising tension, or a deliberate pause that allows meaning to settle, the narrative’s natural cadence is always respected.
My voice does not compete with the story—it supports it, moving alongside the text with clarity and care until the final word fades and the experience continues to resonate.
Voice & Tone Mapping
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Vocal delivery is shaped to align with the emotional tone and narrative intent of the material. Choices regarding warmth, urgency, proximity, and restraint are applied consistently across chapters to maintain continuity. Character voices are differentiated through subtle adjustments in cadence, and placement, ensuring clarity and authenticity while keeping the focus on the story itself.
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Story Immersion & Script Analysis
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Each project begins with a thorough review of the manuscript to establish a clear narrative and emotional framework. Story structure, character relationships, pacing shifts, and emotional arcs are carefully mapped to ensure consistency throughout the recording.
Recording with Intention
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Recording is conducted in an acoustically treated studio environment optimized for spoken-word production and compliant with ACX and Audible standards. Natural rhythm and intentional pauses are preserved to support narrative flow and listener immersion, resulting in a polished, professional audiobook that sustains presence and engagement from beginning to end.
Editing & Refinement
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Following recording, each session is designed to meet professional audiobook standards.
The final result is a polished, broadcast-ready audiobook that maintains clarity, emotional impact, and professional production standards from beginning to end.
Quality Control & Final Listening Pass
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Once editing is complete, the audio undergoes a comprehensive quality control review. This pass is performed from the listener’s perspective to evaluate overall intelligibility, emotional continuity, and technical accuracy. Consistency in tone, volume, and delivery is carefully managed across chapters and sessions to ensure a seamless listening experience. Emphasis, pauses, and phrasing are refined where necessary to enhance clarity, character intent, and storytelling flow without compromising authenticity.