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Carolin
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The Legacy of Cain by Wilkie Collins (1824 - 1889).

This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project https://librivox.org/the-legacy-of-cain-by-wilkie-collins/
Eunice and Helena are sisters brought up by their father, the Reverend Abel Gracedieu. They grow up quietly and happily, until some dark secrets about their past come to light. One of the daughters is adopted: her mother was executed for murdering her husband. When the murdered husband's mistress and brother both enter the picture, a series of events is set into motion to finally reveal the truth. Which of the two young women must confront her difficult heritage? ( Carolin)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
    2. New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1975
    5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

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      NOTE: The formating of this book is not great. The original book was separated into sections, and the gutenberg format has only retained few of them. Please always check the last few lines of the chapter before the one you claimed and if it contains a section header, please read it at the beginning of your own chapter. If your chapter ends with a section header, this is not part of the text and you need not read it! Post below if you are unsure. Thank you!
    6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430

      Set your recording software to:
      Channels: 1 (Mono)
      Bit Rate: 128 kbps
      Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
    7. DURING recording:
      No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
      Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of The Legacy of Cain. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
      • If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • Say:
        "The Legacy of Cain, by Wilkie Collins. [Chapter]"

      END of recording
      • At the end of the section, say:
        "End of [Chapter]"
      • If you wish, say:
        "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
        "End of The Legacy of Cain, by Wilkie Collins. "

      There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.

      Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
    8. AFTER recording
      Need noise-cleaning?
      Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
      Save files as
      128 kbps MP3
      legacyofcain_##_collins_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. legacyofcain_01_collins_128kb.mp3)
    9. Example ID3 V2 tags (just leave those blank!)

      Please ignore tags for Genre and Track Number - these will be filled in automatically at the cataloguing stage.
      Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
      • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
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      • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: Carolin
      • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
      • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.
      Any questions?
      Please post below
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Post by Carolin »

This project is now ready to go!

all readers and a dpl are most welcome :D
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Post by cherylstewart »

Carolin, I woild like to DPL a Wilkie??Cheryls
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you so much cheryl, and welcome to this project :D
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Post by acousticwave »

Hello Carolin
May I claim Chapters 1, 2 and 3?

Angela
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Post by Carolin »

Of course, thank you :D
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Post by Ciufi »

May I claim chapters 4,5, and 6?
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you :thumbs:
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Post by Walnut »

May I please claim sections 7-10?
I try to avoid voice cracks in my recordings.
To PLers- please correct sloppy pronunciation or weird slurring :/
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you :thumbs:
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Post by Walnut »

I try to avoid voice cracks in my recordings.
To PLers- please correct sloppy pronunciation or weird slurring :/
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Post by Walnut »

I try to avoid voice cracks in my recordings.
To PLers- please correct sloppy pronunciation or weird slurring :/
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you both :D
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Post by cherylstewart »

Section 4 PL OK
Great start, well done :D
Cheryls
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