Staff time on this activity will be expected to increase depending upon the level of in-house production assumed by the project. The decision to purchase will require a determination of the frequency and number of audio tape versions that will be required over time. Costs Tape recorders are available in many retail and wholesale outlets today. High speed audio tape duplicators are more available today than has been the case in the past. Effort Planning is required to arrange for the equipment, space, and narrator required to produce the audio tape recording.
Additional effort is required if in-house duplication is performed.
In many cases, however, the material to be read will not require additional interpretation unless it contains highly technical or graphically-presented content material. Resources A range of resources are available to support organizations in this development activity. Who Produce Books , which provides names of individuals and organizations that volunteer to assist in producing the narration for audio tapes for people who have visual or physical disabilities. An on-line example of the audio format. Helpful Hints in Producing Audio Tape Recording Select a narrator that is fluent in the language and, if possible, knowledgeable in the content area.