[COMPLETE]The Silver Shadow, Boreham, d. 1959-mtf

Post by **mightyfelix** » October 27th, 2021, 9:50 pm

JaniceCanada wrote: ↑October 26th, 2021, 8:33 am Hello! I've uploaded Section 15 for the review process.

Thank you, Janice! Stay tuned for your PL report.

silverquill · Post by **silverquill** » October 27th, 2021, 11:16 pm

JaniceCanada wrote: ↑October 26th, 2021, 8:33 am Hello! I've uploaded Section 15 for the review process.

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_15_boreham_128kb.mp3

Time: 14:59

Cheers,
JaniceCanada

Absolutely excellent reading

I hope we'll hear a lot more of your voice. (You can always take another section in this book)

Just one issue to address: The volume on this is too high at 93.6 dB
Our target is 89 dB with a range of 86-92 dB acceptable. So, if you can "amplify" this down by about 3.5 dBs you'll be golden! Just upload your corrected file with the same name and post the link here again for checking. Let us know if you need any help with this.
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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.

JaniceCanada · Post by **JaniceCanada** » October 28th, 2021, 8:48 am

Hello Larry!

Thank you for your very generous and encouraging feedback on my reading! Many a time I've been told by my husband and family to stop "preaching" at them... so maybe that helped - LOL

I've uploaded what the LibriVox Checker has assured me is now a compliant file. I really appreciate your providing the information about the 2 programs, which I'm sure will be very useful in my onboarding and ongoing learning.

Cheers, Janice

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_15_boreham_128kb.mp3 (14:59)

docdlmartin · Post by **docdlmartin** » October 28th, 2021, 2:50 pm

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_03_boreham_128kb.mp3
19min 2sec

stephmaiellaro · Post by **stephmaiellaro** » October 28th, 2021, 3:45 pm

Could I please have section 8 (pt. 2, Ch 1).

Thanks

SM

Post by **mightyfelix** » October 29th, 2021, 6:02 am

Thanks, everyone!

Post by **mightyfelix** » October 29th, 2021, 6:04 am

stephmaiellaro wrote: ↑October 28th, 2021, 3:45 pm Could I please have section 8 (pt. 2, Ch 1).

Thanks

SM

Welcome to LibriVox! So happy to have you jump in here.

I'll be happy to assign you this section. Before you record it, though, it's best to complete a quick one-minute test: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=1-Minute_Test This is basically a sound check to be sure that the tech aspects of your recordings will be where they should be.

What name would you like to use in the LV catalogue? You can use your real name, screen name, or some other pseudonym.

stephmaiellaro · Post by **stephmaiellaro** » October 30th, 2021, 5:47 am

Thanks, happy to be here

Will do and could I please be GhostCat?

SM

docdlmartin · Post by **docdlmartin** » October 30th, 2021, 12:57 pm

may I claim part 1, chpt 5

Post by **mightyfelix** » October 30th, 2021, 2:17 pm

stephmaiellaro wrote: ↑October 30th, 2021, 5:47 am Thanks, happy to be here Will do and could I please be GhostCat?

SM

Sounds good! Here is your personal catalogue page: https://librivox.org/reader/16805 Currently, this is the only project listed. But eventually, you will find here all of the projects you've read for, both completed and in-progress.

Post by **mightyfelix** » October 30th, 2021, 2:18 pm

docdlmartin wrote: ↑October 30th, 2021, 12:57 pm may I claim part 1, chpt 5

Thank you, all yours!

Owlivia · Post by **Owlivia** » October 30th, 2021, 3:02 pm

Chapter 7 ~ Comrades of the Night
https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_07_boreham_128kb.mp3

14:35.05

Post by **mightyfelix** » October 30th, 2021, 3:12 pm

Owlivia wrote: ↑October 30th, 2021, 3:02 pm Chapter 7 ~ Comrades of the Night
https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_07_boreham_128kb.mp3

14:35.05

Thank you, it's in the MW!

docdlmartin · Post by **docdlmartin** » October 31st, 2021, 12:10 pm

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_05_boreham_128kb.mp3
16min, 18 sec

mleigh · Post by **mleigh** » October 31st, 2021, 5:33 pm

Here is section 16 - Gossip:

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/silvershadow_16_boreham_128kb.mp3
17:14

Thanks,

M