Hello from the UK
I've had my eye on Libri Vox for a few years but lack of time did not allow me to indulge. Am now retired and time abounds so I have now started to find my way around the maze of getting it all together. I look forward to getting to know the community, having a bit of fun and contributing. All the best Patrick79
Welcome to Librivox Patrick79. Just like you I had no time to indulge myself in the world of Librivox. Just like you I am now retired and can now participate.
I am having a lot of fun with the recording process. It's not only fun but educational and it allows a person to give back to something that they have benefited from.
I know you will enjoy yourself.
Larry T
I am having a lot of fun with the recording process. It's not only fun but educational and it allows a person to give back to something that they have benefited from.
I know you will enjoy yourself.
Larry T
Thanks Larry really appreciated the warm welcome. i'm working out how it all works and setting myself up. Perhaps you can advise - how good a mike do I need to get and what type, is quality of mike important. The forums are bait of a maze but think I've understand them.
Take care and all the best
Patrick79
Take care and all the best
Patrick79
Hello, Patrick79. Welcome to LibriVox.
I would love to help you get started. I will share with you some useful links.
First, you asked about the microphone. There's a wiki article that you can read.
http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/User-Recommended_Equipment
Second, you wanted to know your way into the forums. Here's a video by Phil Chenevert.
https://youtu.be/PnxpcbnEjoQ
Other things that you will need to do is to install both Audacity and Checker. The second step is to record and then upload your one-minute test. Please check the following links:
Installing Audacity: https://youtu.be/rraizMiOf8s
Using the Checker: https://youtu.be/kkhk0megqHE
How To Make Your 1 Minute Test: https://youtu.be/BlaRY_-bcfs
How To Upload Your 1 Minute Test: https://youtu.be/9oTSlFSoEeY
And here are more interesting and useful links:
Making your reading sound Great: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=872
If you have a problem (I hope you won't), you can check this link: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40238&p=1349031#p1349031
There is also a Librivox Community Podcast: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Librivox_Community_Podcast
Before you Press Record: Tips and Tricks:
Part 1: https://ia600903.us.archive.org/8/items/librivox_community_2013/librivox_community_podcast_134.mp3
Part 2: https://ia600903.us.archive.org/8/items/librivox_community_2013/librivox_community_podcast_135.mp3
And don't forget to check Phil Chenevert's videos on YouTube.
I hope these links are helpful to you. And if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Happy Recording!
I would love to help you get started. I will share with you some useful links.
First, you asked about the microphone. There's a wiki article that you can read.
http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/User-Recommended_Equipment
Second, you wanted to know your way into the forums. Here's a video by Phil Chenevert.
https://youtu.be/PnxpcbnEjoQ
Other things that you will need to do is to install both Audacity and Checker. The second step is to record and then upload your one-minute test. Please check the following links:
Installing Audacity: https://youtu.be/rraizMiOf8s
Using the Checker: https://youtu.be/kkhk0megqHE
How To Make Your 1 Minute Test: https://youtu.be/BlaRY_-bcfs
How To Upload Your 1 Minute Test: https://youtu.be/9oTSlFSoEeY
And here are more interesting and useful links:
Making your reading sound Great: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=872
If you have a problem (I hope you won't), you can check this link: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40238&p=1349031#p1349031
There is also a Librivox Community Podcast: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Librivox_Community_Podcast
Before you Press Record: Tips and Tricks:
Part 1: https://ia600903.us.archive.org/8/items/librivox_community_2013/librivox_community_podcast_134.mp3
Part 2: https://ia600903.us.archive.org/8/items/librivox_community_2013/librivox_community_podcast_135.mp3
And don't forget to check Phil Chenevert's videos on YouTube.
I hope these links are helpful to you. And if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Happy Recording!
Last edited by SaraHale on February 16th, 2018, 4:42 am, edited 1 time in total.
Thanks, SaraHale.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.