Thanks!
You're in for these.
Sections 1,2,10,53 and 90 are PL-OK!silverquill wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 11:29 am My group of poems is up, Ready for PL
Any volunteer to PL these would be appreciated.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_01_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:07
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_02_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:36
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_10_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:17
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_30_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:33
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_53_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 2:44
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_90_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:55
Thank you!FrigidBones wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 3:39 pm Hi!
Can I claim 49, 54, 62, 86. I love these!
Thanks!
Thanks, Paul!PSHarvey106 wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 6:30 pm Hi,
If they are available, I would like to record sections: 8, 20, 27.
Thank you.
I've put you in for all of these except for 62 for which there was a prior claim that I hadn't got in the MW yet.Ambsweet13 wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 7:24 pm Can I also claim sections 62, 63, 68, 70, 80, and 88?
Well, that was quick!Tsinaymel wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 8:06 pm
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_09_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:58
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_25_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:57
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_26_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:09
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_31_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:20
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_43_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:54
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_44_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:35
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_50_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:59
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_85_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:43
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_86_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:48
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_87_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:03
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These are all PL OK!Ambsweet13 wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 7:23 pm Here are Sections 12,18 and 37!
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_12_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 (0:40)
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_18_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 (0:57)
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_37_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 (0:52)
Thank you for recording these!Tsinaymel wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 8:06 pm
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_09_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:58
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_25_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:57
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_26_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:09
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_31_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:20
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_43_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:54
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_44_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:35
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_50_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:59
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_85_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:43
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_86_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:48
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_87_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:03
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Welcome back!
Ran MP3Gain to correct volume in each file. Ran checker. Files reuploaded. These "should" be ok now. Will check back to make sure all reach PL OK in MW. Thanks!silverquill wrote: ↑January 15th, 2021, 8:45 amThank you for recording these!Tsinaymel wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 8:06 pm
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_09_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:58
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_25_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:57
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_26_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:09
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_31_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:20
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_43_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:54
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_44_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:35
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_50_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:59
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_85_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:43
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_86_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 0:48
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/anthologyofmassachusettspoets_87_braithwaite_128kb.mp3 1:03
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The reading itself is fine, and the specs are OK except for the volume which is too low for ALL of these.
Our target is a volume of 89 dB with an acceptable range of 86-91 dB. These all fall in a range of 81 to 84 dB
Here are two programs that I use to adjust the volume of recordings:
1. CHECKER
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Checker>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.
Once you have the volume on these corrected, upload them under the same file name and I will check them.
Volume check should just be part of your routine when recording. I would suggest making some adjustments in your recording setup -- probably as simple as adjusting the input gain in Audacity or maybe being closer to your microphone. Once you have all of this down you won't have to worry about it so much. Just a lot to get used to at the beginning, but you're off to a good start.