1-Minute Test Recording Here [OK]

[SilentCipher]

Here's my test file!!

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

Using Audacity/Sound Recorder on a Windows PC; USB mic.

[InTheDesert]

Here's my test file!!

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

Using Audacity/Sound Recorder on a Windows PC; USB mic.

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, soothing voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 The volume of this track is 78.22dB. 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 easiest way to fix this automatically 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 to fix it would be to use the Amplify effect set to 11dB. Since the volume is so low, amplifying it sufficiently would increase the background noise a lot. Did you accidentally have the microphone slider lower than intended or were you further from the microphone than you should be?
• 00:00 Note (no change needed): I think I would tend to describe this audio as 'overprocessed'. It's hard to describe what it is exactly - it can sound metallic or like there is a little reverb. Or that the 's' sounds are very prominent but other consonants are muffled. The cause is usually applying too many effects - particularly noise reduction which can rip out the mid-tones which give clarity. 2-6dB of noise reduction are usually all that is required. It could also be caused by exporting the file too early as an mp3 instead of performing your edits on the original recording.
  
  This can also be caused by the microphone itself (inbuilt microphone on a laptop, phone, tablet). If the quality of your microphone makes you think it should sound better, make sure you have selected the correct microphone as your recording input and that you're not using a different microphone that is available on your device accidentally. If you have a high quality microphone and you're not running post-processing on the file, the most likely cause is that you're speaking into the wrong side of the microphone No change needed this time but it might be something you want to look into for future recordings.

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!

[SilentCipher]

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback. I tried to increase the volume using the amplify effect. Below is the link for the new recording.
I am not sure if I have applied any unwanted effects on the audio trying to get the feel of the Audacity App, so re-uploaded with amplified volume. I am using a Jabra Evolve headset for recording.

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

[InTheDesert]

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback. I tried to increase the volume using the amplify effect. Below is the link for the new recording.
I am not sure if I have applied any unwanted effects on the audio trying to get the feel of the Audacity App, so re-uploaded with amplified volume. I am using a Jabra Evolve headset for recording.

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

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.

[SilentCipher]

Thank you


Cheers!!