[COMPLETE] Little Busybodies: The life of insects - phi

msfry · Post by **msfry** » April 9th, 2017, 10:10 am

Section 13 is uploaded.

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_13_marks_128kb.mp3 14:50

linny · Post by **linny** » April 9th, 2017, 12:58 pm

Michelle,
Chapter 13 is PL OK. What a fun way to learn about nature.

Alpreup · Post by **Alpreup** » April 12th, 2017, 1:28 am

linny wrote: The silences are too long. Please trim them all. The beginning silence needs to be less than 1 second and the ending silences need to be 5 seconds.

For some reason the Checker is showing your volume right around 89dB but when I look at your waves I would guess the volume was lower. Also, when I listen I have to turn the volume up all the way and then I really have to concentrate in order to hear you. Please amplify both files.

Noted! Hope it alright this time.

Here are my chapter 4 and 5.

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_04_marks_128kb.mp3 10.03

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_05_marks_128kb.mp3 7.24

philchenevert wrote: No probem with the length of time it took you, we are grateful. Ignatius, the Penguin of Happiness will put these into the Magic Window for proof listening.

Haha, I'm happy to help!

AussieMogsta · Post by **AussieMogsta** » April 12th, 2017, 7:14 am

This is only my second attempt at an audiobook recording.

Hopefully this is OK. Chapter 15: https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_15_marks_128kb.mp3

Regards,
Brett

linny · Post by **linny** » April 12th, 2017, 7:59 am

Alpreup,
I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing / hearing the changes.

Section 4
Opening silence is almost 2 seconds. Please trim to less than 1 second.
Ending silence is almost 8 seconds. Please trim to 5 seconds.
Even though you are at 89dB you sound muffled. Please amplify by 2.

Section 5
Opening silence is more than 2 seconds. Please trim to less than 1 second.
Ending silence is 9.5 seconds. Please trim to 5 seconds.
Even though you are at 89dB you sound muffled. Please amplify by 2.

linny · Post by **linny** » April 12th, 2017, 8:22 am

Hello Brett,
Welcome to LV! You did a great job on chapter 15!

Only two minor changes to make it PL OK.
The volume is too low at 83.2dB. We aim for 89dB with an allowable range of 86-92dB. You don’t have any spikes in your recording so you can do a straight amplification. 6 would be perfect.

The ending silence is ~7 seconds. Please trim to 5 seconds.

When you post a file, please be sure to include the file duration.

Alpreup · Post by **Alpreup** » April 12th, 2017, 10:18 am

linny wrote: Alpreup,
I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing / hearing the changes.

Hello Linny,

My apologies, I accidentally mistook the old one and sent it to you instead of the new one that I already fixed.

Here they are
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https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_05_marks_128kb.mp3 7.19

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_04_marks_128kb.mp3 9.55

Thanks

linny · Post by **linny** » April 12th, 2017, 10:32 am

I figured it was something like that. It happens...that's why we check.

Chapters 4 and 5 are spot check PL OK!

AussieMogsta · Post by **AussieMogsta** » April 12th, 2017, 7:30 pm

Hi linny,

Thanks for the feedback!

I want to get this right... but being a novice I'm a bit confused by the whole decibels thing. I see the scale from -1.0 to 1.0, yet we're talking about output levels of 86-92dB.

Obviously, they reference different things. I am wondering if there's a guide to help me get my head around it?

I've been working in Reaper, but can also import my rendered track into Audacity and perform the last +6dB amplification (as you suggested - if I understood you correctly).

However, I did that and used the ACX check plugin to get some info. Nothing there resembles the 86-92dB info I'm looking for. Also, it tells me my peaks exceed -3dB, which just confuses me even further!

Where in Audacity can I see what my overall volume is (to make sure I'm in that 86-92dB range before submitting again)?

Is there a forum where I can best ask for guidance? Or are you able to give that here?

Thanks so much!

linny · Post by **linny** » April 12th, 2017, 8:11 pm

Unfortunately I don't know anything about Reaper. You could try and post a question here: viewforum.php?f=23

Audacity isn't real user friendly for finding your current dB. You could download MP3Gain to check the level and then modify in your primary editing program, Reaper. Here is a video Phil made on MP3Gain. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=toef8_-qsms

I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.

AussieMogsta · Post by **AussieMogsta** » April 13th, 2017, 5:08 am

Perfect, thanks! I've downloaded that useful tool and fixed the volume problem.

Hopefully, this is a little closer to the mark:

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_15_marks_128kb.mp3 18:03

linny wrote:Unfortunately I don't know anything about Reaper. You could try and post a question here: viewforum.php?f=23

Audacity isn't real user friendly for finding your current dB. You could download MP3Gain to check the level and then modify in your primary editing program, Reaper. Here is a video Phil made on MP3Gain. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=toef8_-qsms

I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.

linny · Post by **linny** » April 13th, 2017, 5:30 am

Ending silence trimmed and volume at 89.3dB...perfect! Chapter 15 is spot check PL OK.

AussieMogsta · Post by **AussieMogsta** » May 14th, 2017, 7:17 pm

Sorry for the silence! Chapter 16 is recorded, just preparing to edit. (hopefully no need for re-takes).

Stay tuned! Thanks for your patience

Post by **philchenevert** » June 8th, 2017, 7:29 pm

Section 14 has been put back into the pool for anyone to claim. Follow a bee as it hunts for food ...

AussieMogsta · Post by **AussieMogsta** » June 12th, 2017, 6:17 am

Thanks for your patience... YES I needed to do some retakes - ugh!

So here it goes. Hoping it's OK: https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/littlebusybodies_16_marks_128kb.mp3

Regards,
Brett