Three kinds of narration you will see on MyAudium
| Narration | What it means | How it is labeled |
|---|---|---|
| Human narrator | A person recorded the audiobook, sometimes the author | "Narrated by" with the narrator's name, and a link to their profile or website when there is one |
| AI-generated voice | A synthetic voice produced the whole narration | "AI-generated voice" with the voice name, plus the notice on the page |
| Hybrid | Human narration with AI-assisted voice production for some sections | "Narrated by" plus a notice explaining the AI-assisted parts |
What the author confirms before publishing with an AI voice
Before an AI-narrated audiobook goes live, the author confirms to MyAudium that they have the right to use that voice for the book, and whether the voice imitates a real person. A voice that replicates a real person needs documented permission. These confirmations are kept on file; the listener sees the public notice.
How to tell before you buy
- Read the Narration section on the audiobook page. It names the voice or the narrator.
- Play the free sample. It is taken from the real audiobook, so you hear exactly the voice you would be buying.
- An AI voice never has a narrator profile page on MyAudium. Narrator pages exist only for real people who claimed them.
Questions about AI narration on MyAudium
Are AI-narrated audiobooks cheaper?
Not necessarily. Each author sets the price of their audiobook, whatever the narration.
Can I filter the catalog to human narrators only?
Not yet. The narration type is shown on every audiobook page and in the sample, so you can check before you buy.
Does the free sample use the same voice as the full audiobook?
Yes. The sample is cut from the actual audiobook.
Why does MyAudium allow AI narration?
Many independent authors can't afford a studio recording. MyAudium lets them publish with an AI voice as long as it is disclosed and they hold the rights to use it.
Last updated: November 4, 2026