Hello from the UK

Patrick79 · Post by **Patrick79** » May 27th, 2017, 12:00 am

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

bookisle · Post by **bookisle** » May 28th, 2017, 7:11 am

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

Patrick79 · Post by **Patrick79** » May 28th, 2017, 9:28 am

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

SaraHale · Post by **SaraHale** » May 28th, 2017, 6:52 pm

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!

Patrick79 · Post by **Patrick79** » May 29th, 2017, 5:50 am

Hi Sarah
Brilliant just what I needed to give me a step by step intro. Cant beat a bit of spoon-feeding in the early stages. I'll spend a bit of time working it through and ordering a mike.

Many thanks
Patrick79

SaraHale · Post by **SaraHale** » May 29th, 2017, 5:57 am

You are welcome.

I am so happy to help you. And I can't wait to hear your first recording on LibriVox.