rithika16-1min_test

[Rithika16]

Hey folks!

Link: https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_rithika16.mp3

This is my link for 1-min test recording. Please let me know for any changes and suggestions. Hope to start recording soon.

[InTheDesert]

Hey folks!

Link: https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_rithika16.mp3

This is my link for 1-min test recording. Please let me know for any changes and suggestions. Hope to start recording soon.

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a bright, animated voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 Note (no change needed): The volume of this track is 91.82dB. LV requires the overall volume for the track (measured by ReplayGain - you can try this tool if you want to check the volume) to be between 86-92dB (with 89dB being the ideal). The file falls within the outer ends of that range and so doesn't need to be changed but watch that it doesn't end up outside the range. The easiest way to automatically set the volume is to use the 'Loudness Normalization' effect (set to -19LUFS in 'perceived loudness' mode) in recent versions of Audacity before exporting the track as an MP3. If you use RMS normalization, set it to -21dB. Another way would be to use the Amplify effect set to -3dB.
• 00:00 Librivox needs mp3 files with a constant bitrate of 128kbps. This file is 102kbps. Since that is not one of the standard mp3 bitrates, you probably selected 'variable' rather than 'constant' bitrate.
• 00:00 There was some hiss on the recording. It might be the result of a low input volume from the microphone which you have subsequently amplified to hit the Librivox volume range, in which case you might want to look into increasing the source volume (moving closer to the microphone or making sure the microphone is at full volume). 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. Another option is a noise gate.
• 00:00 Note (no change needed): I could hear some background noise (not a steady noise but some irregular sounds). You might want to look into increasing the source volume (moving closer to the microphone or making sure the microphone is at full volume) or choosing a quieter space to record. Different microphones pick up different levels of background noise. The noise is within what is acceptable for a Librivox recording but I just thought I should mention it.

Once you've tweaked these settings, upload the file again using the same filename (uploading to the same filename is important when you are submitting Librivox files) and post in the thread and I'll check it for you again!