Famous English Poets PL notes.
Your reading was beautifully clear and well-moderated and all your technical specs were good
The volume is 88.3dB (we have a goal of 89, with 86-92 being acceptable; so you're right in there).
As you ask, I did notice a couple of things you might want to watch. These are not things we would normally comment on, and don't need fixing.
1. I heard a few mic bumps (or it could have been kicking the desk etc.). These don't affect the clarity of your recording. If they occur between words, you could edit them out, but where they are within the actual reading, they are a pain to edit and as everything is clear, I wouldn't bother. Just be aware in future recordings,
2. You sounded a bit breathless in places. This could have been nerves as it was your first recording (been there, done that
) or it could have been you were reading too long sentences without breathing (again, my problem... I usually have to go back an re-read the end of sentences when I've run out of breath). I could say something like 'get theatrical training for breath control' -- which no doubt would help, but as I'm not doing that, I'm not going to tell you to
3. I could hear the buses a couple of times, but again, don't worry. It didn't detract from the recording.
4. At the end, you say "End of Chapter". Although this is OK, the correct thing would be to have said "End of Chapter 24". No need to change it though.
I hope to proof listen later today.