COMPLETE [COOKING] Cottage Cheese Recipe Book, by Anonymous - dl

[silverquill]

Thanks a lot! I will like to be listed as SamKool only. I will get the 1 minute test ASAP.

That's fine.
Let me know if you need help with anything.

[SamKool]

Here is my 1 minute test....
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/1_minute_test.mp3

[silverquill]

Here is my 1 minute test....
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/1_minute_test.mp3

Evidently you missed the instructions for uploading your test recording.

It needs to be uploaded to the Listeners Wanted forum viewforum.php?f=21
And, choose tests tests as the MC

I mention this only because it is important to read and follow instructions here to keep everything flowing correctly.

I did take a listen to this, and I would suggest doing a new recording. Everything seems fine except for the volume.
It measures as 69 dB, and our target is 89 dB with a range of 86-92 dB. This is barely audible and is almost a flat wave form if you look at it in Audacity.

Just amplifying this would cause too much distortion. So try adjustments to your recording set up. Maybe bring the microphone closer, but almost certainly increase your input gain. Try some different settings until your output is nearer the desired goal I'm posting links below to a couple of programs that will help you with volume. We use Checker when listening to recordings.

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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.

[BettyB]

https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_05_anonymous_128kb.mp3

Time is 4.3

Betty

[silverquill]

https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_05_anonymous_128kb.mp3

Time is 4.3

Betty

Thank you, Betty!
Now Ready for PL

[Smilingjade]

Hello,
I would like to read section 6 - Main dishes.

Thank you.
SmilingJade

[DariaAM]

https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_05_anonymous_128kb.mp3

Time is 4.3

Betty

Section 5 is PL OK.

[silverquill]

Hello,
I would like to read section 6 - Main dishes.

Thank you.
SmilingJade

Thank you!
This is the last open section, so we are now fully subscribed.

Hoping for a quick turn around from everyone so we can finish this short book.

[Smilingjade]

I have completed recording Section 6 - main dishes
https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheesereceipebook_06_anonymous_128kb.mp3 duration 18:30

Please provide feedback if any.

Thank you.
SmilingJade

[silverquill]

I have completed recording Section 6 - main dishes
https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheesereceipebook_06_anonymous_128kb.mp3 duration 18:30

Please provide feedback if any.

Thank you.
SmilingJade

Thank you!
This is in the MW Ready for PL
Stay tuned for you listening report.

[BettyB]

https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_07_anonymous_128kb.mp3

Time is 10.51

Thank you Phil for the recipe books. Great favorite of mine and always happy to see them launched.

Betty

[silverquill]

https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_07_anonymous_128kb.mp3

Time is 10.51

Thank you Phil for the recipe books. Great favorite of mine and always happy to see them launched.

Betty

Thanks! Ready for PL.

I'm always on the lookout for them because they do make nice little projects.
There is one just came up for cooking for the army -- all large quantity recipes, like for a 100 men or more!

[leeann]

Here's section 2
https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_02_anonymous_128kb.mp3
4:03

[silverquill]

Here's section 2
https://librivox.org/uploads/aradlaw/cottagecheeserecipebook_02_anonymous_128kb.mp3
4:03

Thank you for this!
It is ready for PL

(only two sections left to come in)

[DariaAM]

Larry, why did you add the phrase “[file name]” in the MW in the notes column of section 6 and what does it mean?