1 Minute test-LynnetteMambwe [OK]

[LynnetteMambwe2018]

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_LynnetteMambwe2018.mp3

Recording Software: Audacity
Op System: Mac
Mic:USB

[sjmarky]

Greetings Lynette

I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86db and 92db, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 86kbps variable bit rate, and volume much too low at 70db.

Make sure input gain slider in Audacity (upper right with the little mic icon) is well to the right. Then adjust the input gain on your mic so your raw recording has wave forms that peak at about the 0.5 marks in the Audacity window:


If necessary, adjust the volume level before exporting by going to Effects>Amplify.

When exporting your MP3 from Audacity, go to File>Export Audio. In the pop-up menu select:
Format: MP3 Files
Channels: Mono.
Sample Rate: 44100
Bit Rate Mode: Constant.
Quality: 128kbps.

These selections will be saved for future exports.

See the pinned post at the top of this forum for more information.

You can pre-check your audio yourself by downloading the free Checker app: https://cgjennings.ca/projects/checker/
Passed with Warnings is a fail with regard to volume.
With Checker open, go to Validation>Choose Validation Methods and check Background Noise. Be sure to leave 5 seconds blank at the end of your recording.

Please make a new test recording and post it in a reply to this message. I will come back and review it for you.

[LynnetteMambwe2018]

Thanks for the feedback.

Here is my new recording.

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

[sjmarky]

Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go.

Happy narrating!