This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-conquest-by-oscar-micheaux/
"This is the true story of a negro who was discontented and the circumstances that were the outcome of that discontent." While considered a novel, this largely autobiographical story is based on the author's experience as an African-American pioneer in South Dakota. (Summary by MaryAnn)
Since this is a new author to our Librivox catalog, here's a bit of a bio: Oscar Micheaux, (pronounced mih-shaw') was an African-American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films. His Lincoln Motion Picture Company was the first movie company owned and controlled by black filmmakers. ( )
- 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.
. - New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
. - 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.
. - Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39237
. - 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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Prospective Prooflisteners: Please read the Listeners Wanted FAQ before listening! Level of prooflistening requested: standard
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Please don't download or listen to files belonging to projects in process (unless you are the BC or PL). Our servers are not set up to handle the greater volume of traffic. Please wait until the project has been completed. Thanks!NOTE going forward for recordings:
It seems that people are saying P__n, M___pls and M__boro different ways (two different ways) and it would be great to standardize on one so that the listener does not get confused.
Please say Pn, Mlps or Mboro for these above examples and if you run into others please just say the letters you see combined together. No need to re-do any past recordings, they are fine. This is just going forward. I will be PL'ing to these standards.
Many thanks!
Lynda
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BC Admin
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= - BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430
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Set your recording software to:
Channels: 1 (Mono)
Bit Rate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
. - 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 Conquest. 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 Conquest, by Oscar Micheaux. (pronounced mih-shaw') [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 Conquest, by Oscar Micheaux. "
There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.
Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
. - 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
conquest_##_micheaux_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. conquest_01_micheaux_128kb.mp3)
. - 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
(If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin) - You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: maryannspiegel
- 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.
- Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
- Any questions?
Please post below