Audio for Toys, Games, and Embedded Systems

Audio for embedded systems such as toys and games requires special care, especially in the mastering stage. Due to the frequent use of low sample rates and the lack of advanced compression schemes like MP3, getting professional sound is particularly challenging. And we’re proud to say that not only have we got years of experience in doing audio for these kinds of systems, but our clients have even won awards for products we’ve provided the sound for.

One such product is Cookie Croc by Thinkativity Toys. We were given the challenge to produce several short childrens’ songs which needed an overall product consistency and as high quality as we could achieve at an 8kHz PCM sampling rate … and MP3 or similar compression was not an option.

The toy itself was an excellent design, and we were able to provide a great soundtrack for it. And as a result, Cookie Croc received awards for Toy of the Year by Creative Child Magazine, as well as the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval.

Here’s a brief excerpt of the audio soundtrack from Cookie Croc:

Thinkativity Cookie Croc Excerpts

“Working with Real Help is a true pleasure. Always flexible and accommodating, they consistently exceed expectations, delivering quality productions on time and in budget to ensure your project success. I highly recommend Real Help Communications for all your audio and voiceover needs.”

Beth Sullivan ClearPoint Learning Systems

“Special thanks to Tom McCaffrey, Marilyn Russell, and everyone at Real Help Communications, Inc. for creating the several thousand sound files required for this series, under very aggressive deadlines.”

Nancy Stevenson IDG Books Worldwide

“We’ve used Real Help for our IVR prompt mastering since 1995. They have provided consistently excellent production quality, and have frequently lent their audio expertise on evolving IVR technologies.”

Dick Lolla Unisys Corporation

“I’d like to thank you for the great work you’ve done for us over the past year. You’ve become the go-to producer for podcasts at our agency!”

Patrick Moorhead Razorfish

“Real Help Communications exceeded our expectations in quality and in production. Their professionalism and regular updates provided us with the knowledge that our product was a priority. Our new audio tour has been hugely successful and has exceeded our previous audio tour sales!”

Daria Fink President, The Encampment Store at Valley Forge Park

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