COMPLETE Why We Love Lincoln, by James Creelman-mas

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j0hnny wrote: May 28th, 2021, 11:28 am Can I please claim chapter 10?
Thank you!
All yours.
~ Larry
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Kat
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May I claim chapter 11, please?
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katbrat wrote: May 30th, 2021, 1:23 pm Hi, here is my recording.

Runtime: 8 min.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_05_creelman_128kb.mp3
Thank you!
I've marked this Ready for PL
and I've assigned you Section 11
~ Larry
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katbrat wrote: May 30th, 2021, 1:23 pm Hi, here is my recording.

Runtime: 8 min.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_05_creelman_128kb.mp3
Chapter 5 PL Note: The reading is great, however, the file will need to be reformatted from 192 to 128 kbps constant bit rate to meet Librivox specs. Also, the overall volume is too high at 93 dB, Librivox volume range falls between 86-92 dB max.
"I've always talked to myself, now I just hit record beforehand..."
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I couldn't figure out how to measure db's in audacity but I lowered the volume so if it's not enough I'll do it again.

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_05_creelman_128kb.mp3
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katbrat wrote: May 31st, 2021, 9:11 am I couldn't figure out how to measure db's in audacity but I lowered the volume so if it's not enough I'll do it again.

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_05_creelman_128kb.mp3
Perfect! Nice job Kat, and the dB ended up being 91.1. :clap:

Chapter 5 Spot PL OK :thumbs:
"I've always talked to myself, now I just hit record beforehand..."
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12 & 15 please
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katbrat wrote: May 31st, 2021, 9:11 am I couldn't figure out how to measure db's in audacity but I lowered the volume so if it's not enough I'll do it again.

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_05_creelman_128kb.mp3
Here are two programs that I use to adjust the volume of recordings:

1. CHECKER
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Checker

This little program was written specifically for LibriVox, and is very easy to use.
Just drag your file to the Checker window, and it will quickly check it for all LibriVox specifications and give you a report.

One of the measurements is the volume in decibels. Use the Amplify feature under the Effect menu in Audacity to adjust the volume, by setting the value to plus or minus to bring the recording close to the LV target of 89 dB.

2. ReplayGain
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Measuring_Volume_within_Audacity

This article will introduce you to ReplayGain, which is a plugin specifically for Audacity. There is a link to download it and a link to a tutorial on how to use it. Once installed, it is easy to use. Depending on your version of Audacity, it will appear either in the Analyze menu or the Effects menu. ReplayGain can be selected to analyze the recording, giving a reading of how many decibels, plus or minus, that the recording is off from the target. It is then easy to use the Audacity Amplify feature to make the adjustment before exporting the file.
~ Larry
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johnb2 wrote: May 31st, 2021, 7:09 pm 12 & 15 please
But, of course.
Thank you so much!

And, that makes this project fully claimed. :clap:
~ Larry
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Nissy wrote: June 1st, 2021, 4:59 am Hello

Here is Chapter 14:

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_14_creelman_128kb.mp3

Length is 15:05

Many thanks.
Thank you!
This is in the MW Ready for PL
Stay tuned for your report.
~ Larry
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johnb2 wrote: June 1st, 2021, 9:42 am Hi Larry

chapter 12 @ 19:14 (quite revealing)

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/whywelovelincoln_12_creelman_128kb.mp3
Thanks!
This is up Ready for PL
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