My 1 minute test [OK]

[JosephS]

Here is the link to my 1 minute test. https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_JosephS.mp3
I'm using a Mac, and an external usb microphone.
Looking forward to this!
JosephS

[InTheDesert]

Here is the link to my 1 minute test. https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_JosephS.mp3
I'm using a Mac, and an external usb microphone.
Looking forward to this!
JosephS

1 Minute Test Feedback:

Welcome to Librivox Joseph and thanks for posting your test file. We look forward to you joining the community!

The technical specs of your test are fine and you are ready to record! Make sure you use the same settings as your test in future recordings. For any future files you submit, make sure that the intro has 0.75 seconds of silence at the start and 5 seconds of silence at the end. Also check the required filename in the project thread.

The best first step would be to take a section in a group project. You can find a list of open projects here (non-English here).

When you claim your very first section, don't forget to also post the name that you would like to appear in the catalog. Some people use their real name, a pseudonym or just a repeat of their forum username. You might prefer privacy or to use it as an opportunity to advertise yourself as a narrator.

Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, powerful voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 Note (no change needed): There was some electrical hum on the recording. It might be that you have a microphone cable very close to a power cable or you might have a USB microphone plugged into a computer on AC power (not a laptop on battery) and the microphone is drawing power through the computer which can cause problems. One solution you can apply is noise reduction. This will reduce the hum 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. Another way to remove it in post-processing is a notch filter but it's better if you can track down the source and eliminate it. The hum is within what is acceptable for a Librivox recording but I just thought I should mention it.