All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/coffee-break-collection-034-vacations-by-various/
This is the 34th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read Public Domain stories or poems, fiction or non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes' duration or less, suitable for short commutes and coffee breaks. The subject for this collection is VACATIONS" -- vacation spots, travel experiences, etc.
- There is no need to pre-claim.
New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
Where do I find the text? Any Public Domain text is acceptable. Project Gutenberg is a good place to start.
If anyone wants some ideas for this collection, have a look at this link:
https://web.archive.org/web/20210718231729/http://www.oldworldwandering.com/free-travel-books/
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.
Level of prooflistening: standard. DPL is Michele Fry (Note: if you are new to Proof Listening, please read the PL FAQ)
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!
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.
[Magic Window:
BC Admin - Link to author on Wikipedia (if available):
- Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
- Number of sections (files) this project will have: 20
- Does the project have an introduction or preface: No
- Original publication date (if known):
- If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog?
- Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:
Keywords that describe the book: please leave this in for filling in later
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[*]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
[*]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)
"Title of story by author. Coffee Break Collection 34 - VACATIONS 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 a poem, omit the italicized intro and add short disclaimer at the end (see below).
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
Say:
"Title of story", read the story.
[*]END of recording (OUTRO)
At the end of the section, say:
"End of [title, by author]"
If you wish, say:
"Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
If a poem, add “This Librivox recording is in the public domain.”
[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
cbc34_shorttitleinoneword_readersinitials_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) (e.g. cbc34_italy_mtf_128kb.mp3) (remember to ignore 'the' and 'a' at the beginning of the title)
Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file.
- 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 lynnet:
- 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.
[*]Title
[*]Author (with birth and death dates if available)
[*]Link to text you read from
[*]Uploaded file link followed by the file duration (mm:ss)[/color]
Check back often to address any PL Notes that may have been sent to you.
Any questions?
Please post below.
The Team:
BC/DPL: msfry Michele Fry
MC: Lynnet (Lynne T)
Cover: msfry Michele Fry
