1 minute test recording [OK]
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InTheDesert
- Posts: 7793
- Joined: August 20th, 2019, 8:25 pm
1 Minute Test Feedback:
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Reading Feedback:
You have a warm, soothing voice.
Technical Feedback:
- 00:00 Note (no change needed): I could hear some mouth noise (clicking sounds). Two things that can cause it are being very close to the microphone so an extra inch or so away can make a difference and also level of hydration (having a warm drink an hour before recording). It's not problematic but lots of readers tend to want to edit it out afterwards so it can be easiest to avoid them altogether. A light use of the Audacity de-clicker can also work after the event.
- 00:00 Note (no change needed): There was some background hum on the recording. It might be the result of something in the background like an air conditioner or a fan and the easiest way to fix it is to switch it off or point the microphone away from the source. Another solution you can apply is noise reduction. This will reduce the hiss after recording but it does degrade the quality of the audio. Be gentle on the amount (I'd say a maximum of 6dB reduction but less is better) - many people overdo it. The hum is within what is acceptable for a Librivox recording but I just thought I should mention it.
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