Mattwise 1 minute test

[Mattwise]

Hi Everyone,

Here is my test. I used Audacity and an Audio-technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone with a pop filter.

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

Appreciate any feedback!

Thanks,
Matt

[sforeman]

I am brand new to Librivox, and feel that it would be a great start to give feed back. Love your voice. Haven't checked tech recordings, but sounds good!

[Rapunzelina]

Hi and welcome to both of you! I agree, you sound great! The only thing that needs adjusting is the volume as it needs to be increased a bit. This could be accomplished by a combination of bringing the microphone closer, increasing the input volume before recording, and/or amplifying the recording in post-production. Increasing the volume may also increase the background white noise, so it's worth looking into Noise Reduction if that happens: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Noisecleaning_With_Pics

For a visual hint at correct volume in Audacity, you should aim for a waveform that reaches above the 0.5 mark (just not all the way up/down, to avoid clipping):


or in numbers, we aim at 89dB (within a range of 86-92db). I use the Checker to measure the volume of mp3 files: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Checker but there are other ways, like the ReplayGain plugin for audacity https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=ReplayGain

Please ask if there are questions, or post another sample when you're ready!

[Mattwise]

Sforeman thank you! I was super nervous to post and I really appreciate the kind words.

Rapunzelina (great name btw) thank you for the kind words, the welcome, and the technical advice. I'm placing my new test link below.

Thanks again!!

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


Matt

[Rapunzelina]

You're welcome!
And you've achieved perfection! Ready for the real thing! Have fun!