[Complete] The Time Machine by H.G. Wells - lt

[cadastra]

The Time Machine by H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946).


All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-time-machine-version-6-by-h-g-wells/

The Time Traveller entertains the guests at a dinner party with the tale of his journey forward in time to A.D. 802,701 using his new invention, a time machine. The future of humanity is so disturbing that he decides to return to the present, only to discover that his time machine has been stolen by the mysterious and fearsome creatures of the night. (Summary by cadastra)

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   • Project Code: 30Hgx4rw
   • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (H. G. Wells): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._G._Wells
   • Link to title on Wikipedia (if available): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_Machine
   • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 12
   • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
   • Original publication date (if known): 1895
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   Genres for the project: Action & Adventure Fiction; Fantastic Fiction; Fantastic Fiction/Science Fiction
   
   Keywords that describe the book: novella, time travel
   
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[cadastra]

I am adopting The Time Machine, abandoned July 2019, as a group project. The original project thread can be found here: viewtopic.php?f=26&t=74536. I am aware that the sections that have been recorded need minor edits, and will make them myself.

I will DPL.

[Lynnet]

I will set this up for you.

[Lynnet]

All set...
I am posting Larry's original PL notes here for easy reference:

1). The opening silence should be only one second or less, and all but one of yours is too long.
2). The closing silence should be about five seconds and all of yours are quite a bit less.
3). Only your first chapter falls within the accepted volume range; but the others are significantly too low in volume.
Our target volume is 89 dB with a range of 86-91 dB.

Here are the stats for each chapter so you can see what needs to be done.
Opening silence, ending silence, and volume.

Chap 1 2 sec , 3.5 , 87.7 dB (ok)
Chap 2 2 sec , 3.5 , 86.0 dB (ok, but right at the lower limit)
Chap 3 1.5 sec, 2.5, 86.0 dB (ok, but right at the lower limit)
Chap 4 1.0 sec, 2.5, 82.1 dB (far too low)
Chap 5 2.5 sec, 2.0, 78.8 db (far, far too low)
Chap 6 3.0 sec, 2.5, 77.5 dB (far, far too low)

Fixing the silences is easy -- just trim the beginning, and add to the end.
If you are using Audacity, fixing the volume is also easy. Just use the Amplify feature in the Effects menu and set it for the value that would bring each file up to 89 dB.

To check your volume, I suggest using a little program written especially for Librivox called Checker. You can find the description and download link here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Checker It is easy just to drag the file into the window of Checker, and get a readout of the actual volume. It also checks the other specs. Then you can use Audacity to make any adjustments before uploading.

Chapters 3 and 4 especially could use some noise cleaning. You will find the Noise Reduction tool also in the Feature menu.

I'll try to get to the actually proofing of these so they'll be set once you get the above taken care of.

[cadastra]

Thank you, Lynne!

[julianpratley]

I’d like chapter 7 please

[cadastra]

I’d like chapter 7 please

Sure thing.

[HilaryWiley]

May I do section 8?

[cadastra]

May I do section 8?

Yes, you certainly may.

[RutherfordOsborn]

Hi...I'd like to read Section 9 if still available. Confirming the title of this Section (Chapter) is The Morlocks.

Rutherford

[cadastra]

Hi...I'd like to read Section 9 if still available. Confirming the title of this Section (Chapter) is The Morlocks.

Rutherford

Correct. I have assigned Section 9 to you in the MW.

[michellemo5]

I’d like chapters 10-12, pls.

Name: Michelle Morales

[cadastra]

I’d like chapters 10-12, pls.

Name: Michelle Morales

Hi, Michelle:
Welcome to LibriVox! Looks like you've got your hands full with 13 sections claimed in 4 days. Please note that sections should be submitted within 1-2 months of placing your claim. I will assign you Sections 10-12, but please don't overwhelm yourself with too many claims.

[michellemo5]

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. I just couldn’t resist “The Time Machine” when I saw it. And right now, I have to keep busy or go insane.

[cadastra]

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. I just couldn’t resist “The Time Machine” when I saw it. And right now, I have to keep busy or go insane.

I understand the feeling! Have fun.