• This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: http://librivox.org/ingersoll-on-the-holy-bible-from-the-works-of-robert-g-ingersoll-volume-3-lecture-9-by-robert-g-ingersoll/Ingersoll is known as "the greatest infidel" of the 19th century. Steeped in religion as a child by his Baptist preacher father, he eventually came to rail against the hypocricy, judgment, hatred and fear he observed in his fellow Christians, and their attempt to restrict free thought and human liberty. He begins this lecture: SOMEBODY ought to tell the truth about the Bible. The preachers dare not, because they would be driven from their pulpits. Professors in colleges dare not, because they would lose their salaries. Politicians dare not. They would be defeated. Editors dare not. They would lose subscribers. Merchants dare not, because they might lose customers. Men of fashion dare not, fearing that they would lose caste. Even clerks dare not, because they might be discharged. And so I thought I would do it myself. (~summary by msfry)
CAUTION: This project contains strong language and opinions on religious subjects, which the reader cannot alter. Please review a section before claiming it.
- 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/38803
- 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.
Level of prooflistening requested: special (I will follow along with the text and notate any significant discrepancies).
Prospective Prooflisteners: Please read the Listeners Wanted FAQ before listening!
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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)- "Ingersoll on THE HOLY BIBLE, from The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll Volume 3, LECTURES – ABOUT THE HOLY BIBLE. (If 800 words or less, use this shortened disclaimer: This Librivox recording is in the Public Domain. Otherwise say:) 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: "Recorded/read by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
- Say:
"ABOUT THE HOLY BIBLE, SECTION # and TITLE (as shown in MW, i.e. "Section 3, The Ten Commandments")
END of recording (OUTRO)- At the end of the section, say:
"End of (SECTION # and TITLE, as above.]"
add 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.
End of book, say: This ends About the Holy Bible, by Robert. G. Ingersoll - 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 MP3
Entitled:
ingersollv3holybible_xx_rgingersoll_128kb (all lower-case), where xx is the section number. (please copy and paste to ensure accuracy)
(e.g. ingersollv3holybible_01_rgingersoll_128kb.mp3)
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: alg1001
- 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.
Please post below, or contact a team member: - Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
MC: Amy Gramour (alg1001)
DPL: Michele Fry (msfry)
Cover: Michele Fry
