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Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go.

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Ahoy aliax I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 192kbps, and volume extremely low at 48....

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Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go.

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Welcome Kris

Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go. I see you are considering getting a new mic. If you do, you might want to submit a new test to ensure that your new setup is good.

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Welcome Elinah I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 63kbps variable bit rate, and volume...

Welcome Caleb I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio settings are all correct except the volu...

Okay, the background noise is better with cleaning. The overall volume however, is too low by about 7dB. This may be volume loss as a result of the noise reduction. After NR, you may need to adjust the volume back up to compensate. Adjust the volume level before exporting by going to Effects>Amplify...

Welcome Raven I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 62kbps variable bit rate, and volume ...

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Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go.

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Hi Patrick The acoustics are OK, but could still be better. There is some room echo still. There are borderline plosive sounds on the P's. Move your mic more off-center and/or add a pop screen or foam cover (which are cheap and work well). The volume is below the 86 - 92dB range at 84.2dB. Raise the...

Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go. One note: Your volume is 91.8dB, just barely below the maximum of 92. Reduce by about 3dB going forward to allow a margin of safety.

No need for a new test.

Happy narrating!

Hi Zef (Winnifred is unavailable, so I'm following-up for her.) Your settings and volume are correct, so well done. There is still too much background noise by about 15dB. It sounds mechanical, like a fan. Try to isolate your mic from the noise, such as computer fan. If that isn’t entirely successfu...

Okay, you are good to go. One note: Your volume is 91.8dB, barely below the maximum of 92. You should reduce your volume about -3dB going forward to allow a margin of safety.

No need for a new test.

Happy narrating!

I am a professionally trained narrator at the beginning of my narrator journey. Hoping to learn a lot here and get some experience as well as providing volunteer hours to do the projects that are waiting here. Thanks! Welcome Becky. Looking forward to hearing your work. Be sure to do your 1-minute ...