https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/oneminutetestlizziedot.mp3
Audacity was used
PC Thinkpad
Blue bell USB mic.
1 Minute Test [OK]
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Lizziedot wrote: ↑April 14th, 2024, 3:56 pm https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/oneminutetestlizziedot.mp3
Audacity was used
PC Thinkpad
Blue bell USB mic.
1 Minute Test Feedback:
Welcome to Librivox Lizzie and thanks for posting your test file. We look forward to you joining the community!
Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, powerful voice.
Technical Feedback:
- 00:00 The volume of this track is 81.32dB. 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 8dB. 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 Librivox needs mono files but this is stereo.
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https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/oneminutetestlizziedot.mp3
I have made changes to the recording as suggested. I also think perhaps the mic was too far away from me as it was sat on the desk and I was sitting above it.
Thanks for the help.
Elisabeth
I have made changes to the recording as suggested. I also think perhaps the mic was too far away from me as it was sat on the desk and I was sitting above it.
Thanks for the help.
Elisabeth
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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.Lizziedot wrote: ↑April 15th, 2024, 8:46 pm https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/oneminutetestlizziedot.mp3
I have made changes to the recording as suggested. I also think perhaps the mic was too far away from me as it was sat on the desk and I was sitting above it.
Thanks for the help.
Elisabeth
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.
Technical Feedback:
- 00:00 Note (no change needed): There was some light 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. The hiss is within what is acceptable for a Librivox recording but I just thought I should mention it.
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Devotional Commentary: Apocalypse Bible commentary by Christina Rossetti
Family Prayers 77%
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Pascal
American State Trials
DPL 50