[COMPLETE] Canadian Fairy Tales - Cyrus MacMillan - philc

Post by **philchenevert** » January 15th, 2016, 12:45 pm

rgrossm wrote:Here is my one minute test.

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_rgrossm.mp3.mp3

Thank you. Your voice is good and most of your tech specs are fine but there are two things I would like you to change, make another test and put the link here. Call it test 2 or someothing like that.
1. you have too much background noise. Please run Noise Recuction on the track at about 15 db. Here is a video explaining how to do it with Audacity. If you have another program, let's talk.

2. Your DC offset is really a lot. This is easy to fix also with Audacity: Effects>Normalize>Remove DC offset. Do not check the box about automatic increasing gain.

Let me know if you have any questions.

rgrossm · Post by **rgrossm** » January 15th, 2016, 12:54 pm

Here is my one minute test. My catalog name is Ray Grossman

http://uploads.librivox.org/tests/test_rgrossm.mp3.mp3

Post by **philchenevert** » January 15th, 2016, 3:12 pm

rgrossm wrote:Here is my one minute test. My catalog name is Ray Grossman

http://uploads.librivox.org/tests/test_rgrossm.mp3.mp3

Hi Ray. Did you just upload your original test again? Please see the notes I made about it in the post before this one. Don't be concerned; yo will be recording in a very short time.

NamelessMonster31 · January 15th, 2016, 5:01 pm

Hi! I'd like to claim Chapter 6 - Rabbit and the Indian Chief...

Also, the name I'd like to appear under in the LibriVox catalog is Anastasia Kostromin.

rgrossm · Post by **rgrossm** » January 15th, 2016, 7:09 pm

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_rgrossm1.mp3

Thanks for the feedback (not the noise kind). Above is the revise test with your suggested mods.
Thanks

Ray Grossman

Post by **philchenevert** » January 16th, 2016, 12:03 pm

NamelessMonster31 wrote:Hi! I'd like to claim Chapter 6 - Rabbit and the Indian Chief...

Also, the name I'd like to appear under in the LibriVox catalog is Anastasia Kostromin.

Happy to have you with us! That chapter is all yours to enjoy. Ask if you have any questions at all

Post by **philchenevert** » January 16th, 2016, 12:18 pm

rgrossm wrote:https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_rgrossm1.mp3

Thanks for the feedback (not the noise kind). Above is the revise test with your suggested mods.
Thanks

Ray Grossman

All right Ray, you get an OK on that one and are cleared to record. Note that you still have some DC offset which is no problem really, and a lot of low background noise (which I would try to get rid of by using a high pass filter at about 100 Hz) but you are clear and understandable and it is in the range below hearing really. So have fun and record lots and lots. I have a video about high pass filters somewhere linked in my sig if you are interested.

EDIT: did you post this 1 minute test in the Listeners wanted forum?

dukedoon · Post by **dukedoon** » January 16th, 2016, 8:11 pm

Hi can I read "The Girl Who Always Cried" and "The Boy Who Was Saved by Thoughts"?

Post by **philchenevert** » January 18th, 2016, 2:24 pm

dukedoon wrote:Hi can I read "The Girl Who Always Cried" and "The Boy Who Was Saved by Thoughts"?

Yes you may. Have fun.

Jimmerprice · Post by **Jimmerprice** » January 18th, 2016, 2:56 pm

Hello,
I'd like to claim section 23 with username Jimmerprice.

Thanks!

Post by **philchenevert** » January 18th, 2016, 6:45 pm

Jimmerprice wrote:Hello,
I'd like to claim section 23 with username Jimmerprice.

Thanks!

Welcome aboard Jimmer and we appreciate having you here. As an experienced voice over guy you should have no problem but we like everyone to submit a 1 minute test to be sure they have their recording set up compatable with our standards. I have assigned that section to you but before you record it, please make and upload that 1 minute test I mentioned above.

Instructions can be found in our Wiki and in the first post of this project but Here is a video that may help too: How to Make your 1 minute test.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlaRY_-bcfs and then How to Upload your 1 minute test How to Upload your 1 minute test

(You may post the link to your test in this forum and I will see it much more quickly)

I also recommend Getting To Know our Forums Getting To Know Our Forums. ask if anything is unclear, OK?

What catalog name would you like? (not your user name) most of us use our real names but it is up to you and can be the same as your user name.

Jimmerprice · Post by **Jimmerprice** » January 19th, 2016, 10:11 am

Hi Phil,
I did do a one minute test previously, but did not get a reply back. I realized that I think I have to provide the link on this as well:

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_Jimmerprice.mp3

Also you mentioned catalog name. Please advise. Not sure what that is.

Thanks!
Jim

Jimmerprice · Post by **Jimmerprice** » January 19th, 2016, 10:15 am

Hi Phil,
Okay, just saw your previous post. Thanks for the info. I get it now. My catalog name can be Jim Price.

Thanks for the follow up and let me know when all is well.

Cheers,
Jim

Post by **philchenevert** » January 19th, 2016, 10:58 am

Jimmerprice wrote:Hi Phil,
I did do a one minute test previously, but did not get a reply back. I realized that I think I have to provide the link on this as well:

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_Jimmerprice.mp3

Also you mentioned catalog name. Please advise. Not sure what that is.

Thanks!
Jim

Yeah Jim, you definitely got talent. Your test is fine, all tech aspects are on the button and you have an OK to record. One note to keep in mind is that your test is a bit louder than we aim at. Our goal is 89 dB, yours is at 93 dB so dialing it back a bit would be nice but that should not stop you from recording lots and lots for LV. Ask if anything is unclear or befuzzling. I will make your catalog name as requested.

happy Mardi Gras from Louisiana!

EDIT: did you post this link in the Listeners Wanted forum? If so I will need to go mark it OK there.

Jimmerprice · Post by **Jimmerprice** » January 20th, 2016, 10:17 am

philchenevert wrote:
Jimmerprice wrote:Hi Phil,
I did do a one minute test previously, but did not get a reply back. I realized that I think I have to provide the link on this as well:

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_Jimmerprice.mp3

Also you mentioned catalog name. Please advise. Not sure what that is.

Thanks!
Jim
Yeah Jim, you definitely got talent. Your test is fine, all tech aspects are on the button and you have an OK to record. One note to keep in mind is that your test is a bit louder than we aim at. Our goal is 89 dB, yours is at 93 dB so dialing it back a bit would be nice but that should not stop you from recording lots and lots for LV. Ask if anything is unclear or befuzzling. I will make your catalog name as requested. happy Mardi Gras from Louisiana!

EDIT: did you post this link in the Listeners Wanted forum? If so I will need to go mark it OK there.

Thanks Phil,
I can definitely pull it back a hair. In fact, I kind of noticed that after I sent it and realized it was a little hot. I did not post this in Listeners Wanted forum. I will try and take care of that.
Thanks,
Jim