One Minute Test [OK]

Krissywissy · Post by **Krissywissy** » January 13th, 2021, 7:15 am

Hello! Here is my one minute test. Let me know if I should fix anything, thanks!

My recording software: Audacity

Operating system: Windows 10

Mic type: USB

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_krissywissy.mp3

ashleighjane · Post by **ashleighjane** » January 14th, 2021, 1:39 pm

Hi, welcome to librivox

You're sounding great but have a couple of tech specs to fix.

The bit rate should be 128 kbps. When you export, change 'quality' to 128 kbps

The recording should use a constant bit rate. When you export, change 'bit rate mode' to 'constant'

Audacity should remember these settings for future recordings.

At 79.5dB, the volume is too low. We aim for 86 - 92dB (with 89 being the goal). You might want to turn your recording volume up and make use of the amplify tool which you will find under 'effects'. If you like, you can install the checker tool https://cgjennings.ca/projects/checker/ It is able to tell you the volume of your recordings.

Once you've corrected these things please upload the test again and post the link here

Krissywissy · Post by **Krissywissy** » February 9th, 2021, 6:21 pm

Sorry I did not reply sooner, I did not know until this evening that I got a reply. Here is the updated link: https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_krissywissy.mp3

I used the checker tool to help me out

ashleighjane · Post by **ashleighjane** » February 10th, 2021, 3:47 am

All ok now

You're okay to record for projects