Eco-System of Language Profession

Audio translation is the process of translating live or recorded speech from the source language into the target language.

Some audio translations are simple voice-over translations (i.e. an audio book translation and recording). Other types include audio transcription translation, such as rendering an audio recording in the source language to a written format in the target language, transcribed from the audio recording.

An audio translator sometimes makes direct audio translations (dubbing) and provides localized versions of the source recordings.

Fully fluent in the source and target language, especially active listening and good speaking skills.

Has experience working with audio recordings and is familiar with audio recording tools/devices.

Has a clear and stable speaking voice for audio recordings.

Monica Gozalbo

Laura Yie

Tom Sullivan (MIIS alumnus)

Audio translation makes voice/video recordings available to wider audiences and is becoming increasingly popular for recorded conferences, e-learning businesses, language learning software and online language e-learning sites, audio books, software with audio instructions, and many other business and service tools.

Netflix Preferred Vendors

American Translators Association

Best Practices for Audio Localization