LibriVox Forum

Greetings Don 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. When exporting your MP3 from...

Welcome Amy

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

BTW, I've long recommended the 2035/Scarlett combo as the best value. Your audio did not disappoint.

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Greetings Jarrod 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. Unfortunately, this cannot be achieved with GarageBan...

Chapters 2 & 3 ready for PL, sans fromage.

Welcome Justine Your settings are correct and sounds good, so well done. There is however too much background noise, which sounds like a fan. I also detect some plosive sounds when your breath strikes your mic, such as at 9.7". Reposition your mic so that it is off-center about 45 degrees. Add ...

Welcome Kelsey

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

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Okay, you are good to go.

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Welcome Ari

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

One note: Your volume is 91.8db, which is barely under the max of 92. I recommend targeting 89db going forward to allow a margin of safety.

No need for another test.

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Art for The Green Girl:
https://librivox.org/the-green-girl-by-jack-williamson/

https://librivox.org/uploads/covers/greengirl_2312.zip

Image from the PG text:
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/71255

And thank you both again for supporting my project.

I just realized we're all Californios.

Huge improvement. The fact is, the recording space is much more important the quality of the mic.

Okay, you are good to go.

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Google and Wikipedia answer all questions : It is a kapok tree What is fromager tree in English? Ceiba pentandra - Wikipedia The tree and the cotton-like fluff obtained from its seed pods are commonly known in English as kapok, a Malay-derived name which originally applied to Bombax ceiba, a native...

Chapter 1 ready for PL.

Nowhere can I find a definition of "fromagers" other than a French word for "cheesemaker," which makes no sense. If you have any ideas, please advise.

Greetings Grevicci

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

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I have a closet about 5x5' square in a spare bedroom. No clothes, though; walls covered with acoustic foam.