InkOutLoud, LLC. Read with your ears.

What is the turn around time for a typical issue of a magazine?

Once we have all the materials we need, the turn around is typically seven days for the average sized publication.

How much does InkOutLoud cost?

Our service's price is based on a couple variables: number of print subscribers, frequency of publication and length of content. In most cases, the price ranges from $0.11-$0.15 per print subscriber per month. Give us a call at 877.424.7702 for a quote.

Do I have a choice in selecting the voice talent?

We have a stable of voice actors (male and female) and all of them are superb. However, because of scheduling issues, we don't typically assign specific actors to your publication. We use whoever is available at the time of production. However, if you absolutely are set on selecting "the voice" for you publication, we can oblige. In this scenario, we would contract the voice talent to work specifically on your publication.

Do I have a choice in music?

Yes. We have an eclectic library of royalty-free music. But if you wish to have something composed specifically for your publication, we can help make that happen. We have some very talented composers and producers we are proud to call our friends and partners.

Are custom music services available?

Sure. We work closely with some very talented music producers and composers who can create custom music for your audio programs. Be sure to ask your Executive Producer about the custom music services.

How do you track advertisement plays?

We employ a few methods for tracking advertisement plays. When subscribers listen by streaming, we can tell when the advertisement is played because the InkOutLoud player is sending feedback to our Modcast system. When a file is downloaded either manually or by podcast software, we have no choice but to count the download as a play.

Where are the audio files hosted?

Our web servers host all of the content at one time or another. However, once an audio file is generated by our Modcast system, the files are housed on Amazon's robust S3 service for consumption by the masses.

What is this Modcast thing?

Modcast is the backbone of the InkOutLoud service. It is a dynamic audio management platform. It was developed by Bind, Inc. (a sister company of InkOutLoud, LLC. founded by Jonathan Brown and Matt Thompson) to dynamically create audio programs, manage listener preferences and subscriptions.

Are the audio files protected using Digital Rights Management (DRM)?

No. People who want to steal your digital content will steal your digital content. DRM hurts decent honest people who want to enjoy your audio programs on their own terms. DRM also inherently and explicitly limits exposure to your publication and your advertisers.

What's a Podcast?

In short, podcasts are audio files that you can listen to via streaming from a website or downloading to your computer. Using software called podcatchers—Apple's iTunes being the most notable—you can subscribe to podcasts and they'll automatically download to your computer or MP3 player.

What is a Web Feed or RSS?

Wikipedia describes a web feed as...

a data format used for serving users frequently updated content. Content distributors syndicate a web feed, thereby allowing users to subscribe to it.

Do I need an iPod to subscribe to a podcast feed?

No! Apple Computer's smash hit device, the iPod, was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time as people were looking for names to call their audio programs that could be downloaded to a portable MP3 player. Since the iPod owned a majority of the MP3 player market, people started calling these downloadable audio programs podcasts—iPod + broadcast. However, any portable MP3 player can play a podcast, as well your computer’s jukebox software (Windows Media Player, WinAmp, iTunes, etc).

Do you offer a CD subscription service?

No, we sure don't.