[COMPLETE] Mostly About Nibble the Bunny by John Breck - icequeen
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Thank you!Seaquill wrote: ↑February 4th, 2021, 3:28 pm Here is chapter one:
<https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_01_breck_128kb.mp3> (13:12)
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This is in the MW Ready for PL.
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Chapter one is PL OKSeaquill wrote: ↑February 4th, 2021, 3:28 pm Here is chapter one:
<https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_01_breck_128kb.mp3> (13:12)
Were there any metadata tags I needed to enter?
Here is Chapter 3, Nibble to the Rescue.
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_03_breck_128kb.mp3
14:35
Please let me know of any problems. I'm really hoping not as this was an emotionally challenging chapter for me to read.
Thanks,
M
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_03_breck_128kb.mp3
14:35
Please let me know of any problems. I'm really hoping not as this was an emotionally challenging chapter for me to read.
Thanks,
M
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You're reading is always so good.mleigh wrote: ↑February 8th, 2021, 4:27 pm Here is Chapter 3, Nibble to the Rescue.
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_03_breck_128kb.mp3
14:35
Please let me know of any problems. I'm really hoping not as this was an emotionally challenging chapter for me to read.
Thanks,
M
We'll have your PL report for you soon.
Thanks so much.
On the road again, so delays are possible
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Chapter 3 is PL OKsilverquill wrote: ↑February 8th, 2021, 10:18 pmYou're reading is always so good.mleigh wrote: ↑February 8th, 2021, 4:27 pm Here is Chapter 3, Nibble to the Rescue.
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_03_breck_128kb.mp3
14:35
Please let me know of any problems. I'm really hoping not as this was an emotionally challenging chapter for me to read.
Thanks,
M
We'll have your PL report for you soon.
Thanks so much.
Hello Icequeen,
Here is Section 4...
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/mostlyaboutnibblethebunny_4_brek_128kb.mp3
Thank you,
Here is Section 4...
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/mostlyaboutnibblethebunny_4_brek_128kb.mp3
Thank you,
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Thank you for your effort on this recording.CUIJN wrote: ↑February 11th, 2021, 6:32 pm Hello Icequeen,
Here is Section 4...
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/mostlyaboutnibblethebunny_4_brek_128kb.mp3
Thank you,
Unfortunately, I think this will need to be recorded again.
There are many clicks and bumps from beginning to end that are just too severe. Some of these could be edited out, but some of the loudest are in the middle of the reading and can't be corrected. I haven't listened to the entire recording but here are just a few of the worst places that I heard:
Loud bangs: :36 1:03 1:41
Also there is a major problem with the volume. Overall it is at 95 decibels! Our target is 89 with an acceptable range of 8-92. If you look at the waveform, it almost solid blue. Below I will give you some resources that may help you adjust volume. But it is better to make some changes in your recording set up. Decrease your input gain, and maybe be further from the microphone. Experiment with your settings until you have results closer to the range we need.
The other problem with the volume is that there are sections that are so LOW that they are barely audible, such as the introduction right at the beginning and your ending. Here are a couple of other places where the volume drops to the bottom:
Places of low vol. 1:46-48 2:48-50
If you want to try again, please be sure to leave about FIVE seconds of silence at the end.
Also, please use the proper file name as given in the instructions in the leading post
For this project it is:
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Save files as
128 kbps MP3
nibblebunny_##_breck_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. nibblebunny_01_breck_128kb.mp3)
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and give the file length as mm:ss
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Here are two programs that I use to adjust the volume of recordings:
1. CHECKER
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Checker>CHECKER.
This little program was written specifically for LibriVox, and is very easy to use.
Just drag your file to the Checker window, and it will quickly check it for all LibriVox specifications and give you a report.
One of the measurements is the volume in decibels. Use the Amplify feature under the Effect menu in Audacity to adjust the volume, by setting the value to plus or minus to bring the recording close to the LV target of 89 dB.
2. ReplayGain
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Measuring_Volume_within_Audacity
This article will introduce you to ReplayGain, which is a plugin specifically for Audacity. There is a link to download it and a link to a tutorial on how to use it. Once installed, it is easy to use. Depending on your version of Audacity, it will appear either in the Analyze menu or the Effects menu. ReplayGain can be selected to analyze the recording, giving a reading of how many decibels, plus or minus, that the recording is off from the target. It is then easy to use the Audacity Amplify feature to make the adjustment before exporting the file.
On the road again, so delays are possible
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Recording for Chapter 2 is loaded.
Length - 10:02
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
Please let me know if any revisions are needed. Thank you!
Length - 10:02
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
Please let me know if any revisions are needed. Thank you!
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Thank you!BrentP wrote: ↑February 14th, 2021, 3:15 pm Recording for Chapter 2 is loaded.
Length - 10:02
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
Please let me know if any revisions are needed. Thank you!
This is in the MW Ready for PL.
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
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0:22 Please add the chapter title 'NIBBLE RABBIT LEARNS HIS FORTUNE' here.BrentP wrote: ↑February 14th, 2021, 3:15 pm Recording for Chapter 2 is loaded.
Length - 10:02
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
Please let me know if any revisions are needed. Thank you!
All good other than that
Oh! Of course! I guess my first submission was bound to have something to fix.ashleighjane wrote: ↑February 16th, 2021, 3:06 am0:22 Please add the chapter title 'NIBBLE RABBIT LEARNS HIS FORTUNE' here.BrentP wrote: ↑February 14th, 2021, 3:15 pm Recording for Chapter 2 is loaded.
Length - 10:02
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
Please let me know if any revisions are needed. Thank you!
All good other than that
Updated recording length is now 10:03
Thanks!
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
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Minor thing, believe me. And it is Ready for Spot PL.BrentP wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 1:37 pm
Oh! Of course! I guess my first submission was bound to have something to fix.
Updated recording length is now 10:03
Thanks!
https://librivox.org/uploads/icequeen/nibblebunny_02_breck_128kb.mp3
Thanks so much.
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Chapter 2 is now PL OK
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For those interested, while we're waiting for the last chapters to be completed, I've launched the next one in this series, and all readers are welcome.
Nibble Rabbit Makes More Friends
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=85941
Nibble Rabbit Makes More Friends
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=85941
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
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