[COMPLETE] Muse and Mint, by Walter Seymour Percy-mtf

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yourbookvoice wrote: January 6th, 2022, 11:19 pm
Thank you. Also, could you be more specific on what you mean by "much reverb"? We got a new headset from which the background noise was more discernible, so we increased the noise cancellation. Is there something different I should do to improve it in the future?
Kerry
I'm so sorry about that! I really slipped on that one. :oops:
And, I missed some of the ones you requested.

The reverb is the bit of "hollow" sound that you might hear in your headset. It is by no means pronounced, as when we really get the hollow room or empty barrel sound. We usually don't even mention it here. It was when I was doing some recording for another group that this was pointed out to me, and in fact was told I needed to correct it in order for my recordings to meet their standards.

I'm sure i still have room for improvement, but the "studio" that I thought would come together got nixed. So, like most of us, I make do with what I have. My space, overall, doesn't have terrible acoustics, but I did two simple things that helped a lot. First, I got a cheap microphone stand so I could bring the mic closer to my mouth. That was the biggest thing for me. Then, I hung several blankets in back of me which acts as a bass trap and cuts down on the bouncing sound waves, I could use a few more maybe, but what I have works well enough.

I can only record at night when it is quiet enough. Getting rid of the noisy fridge helped too. :lol: And we live in the woods so outside is quiet. Not like the last house on a busy, four-lane main street. The house actually shook with large trucks rumbling by. :shock:

Your are a talented reader, Kerry, and we're glad to have you here at LibriVox!

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Alan
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alanmapstone wrote: January 7th, 2022, 1:52 am Section 56 - America

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_56_percy_128kb.mp3
2.06
Thanks! PL OK

Quite a twist to have a Brit reading this poem. :mrgreen:

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silverquill wrote: January 7th, 2022, 12:41 am
yourbookvoice wrote: January 6th, 2022, 11:19 pm
Thank you. Also, could you be more specific on what you mean by "much reverb"? We got a new headset from which the background noise was more discernible, so we increased the noise cancellation. Is there something different I should do to improve it in the future?
Kerry
I'm so sorry about that! I really slipped on that one. :oops:
And, I missed some of the ones you requested.

The reverb is the bit of "hollow" sound that you might hear in your headset. It is by no means pronounced, as when we really get the hollow room or empty barrel sound. We usually don't even mention it here. It was when I was doing some recording for another group that this was pointed out to me, and in fact was told I needed to correct it in order for my recordings to meet their standards.

I'm sure i still have room for improvement, but the "studio" that I thought would come together got nixed. So, like most of us, I make do with what I have. My space, overall, doesn't have terrible acoustics, but I did two simple things that helped a lot. First, I got a cheap microphone stand so I could bring the mic closer to my mouth. That was the biggest thing for me. Then, I hung several blankets in back of me which acts as a bass trap and cuts down on the bouncing sound waves, I could use a few more maybe, but what I have works well enough.

I can only record at night when it is quiet enough. Getting rid of the noisy fridge helped too. :lol: And we live in the woods so outside is quiet. Not like the last house on a busy, four-lane main street. The house actually shook with large trucks rumbling by. :shock:

Your are a talented reader, Kerry, and we're glad to have you here at LibriVox!
Larry,

I do appreciate your response and welcome suggestions. Thank you.

I will see if I can make some adjustments to minimize the reverb/hollow barrel effect you noted (I strongly suspect it was partly an over-correction with noise cancellation, but, we shall see if there may be other factors).

Thank you too for your compliments on my reading, I hope that I can make a positive contribution in my submissions. Take care and be of good cheer.

Kerry
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Post by KevinBryden »

Hello Larry, here is section 31, duration; 01:49.

I hope it's ok: https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_31_percy_128kb.mp3

Many thanks

Kevin
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Hi Larry, is it ok for me to do 32 and 51 please?

Thanks

Kevin
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KevinBryden wrote: January 7th, 2022, 12:08 pm Hello Larry, here is section 31, duration; 01:49.

I hope it's ok: https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_31_percy_128kb.mp3

Many thanks

Kevin
Absolutely fine!
PL OK and I've assigned you 32 and 51 with pleasure.
Thank you!

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Post by nighthawks »

May I please record Elfin Faces. Thanks

:D
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Larry -

Here's sections 62, 74 and 77 -

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_62_percy_128kb.mp3
Track length: 1:18

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_74_percy_128kb.mp3
Track length: 1:09

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_77_percy_128kb.mp3
Track length: 1:00

You missed my resubmission of section 52. It's ready for spot PL.
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nighthawks wrote: January 7th, 2022, 4:10 pm May I please record Elfin Faces. Thanks

:D
I've put you in for Section 16
Thank you.

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pschempf wrote: January 7th, 2022, 8:26 pm Larry -

Here's sections 62, 74 and 77 -

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_62_percy_128kb.mp3
Track length: 1:18

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_74_percy_128kb.mp3
Track length: 1:09

https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_77_percy_128kb.mp3
Track length: 1:00

You missed my resubmission of section 52. It's ready for spot PL.
Thank you!
All FOUR are marked PL OK :)

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Post by KevinBryden »

Hi Larry, here is section 32, duration 01:11: https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_32_percy_128kb.mp3

Hope all is OK.

Thanks

Kevin
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Post by KevinBryden »

Hi Larry, here is section 51, duration 01:17: https://librivox.org/uploads/mightyfelix/museandmint_51_percy_128kb.mp3

I hope all is ok.

Thanks

Kevin
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Post by KevinBryden »

Hi Larry, can I do 54 and 55 please?

Thanks Kevin
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Post by TheIntern356 »

Hello there, I'd like to do sections 68, 69, and 70 please!
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