Here is my test recording! https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_AbigailWK.mp3
Please let me know if there are any issues that need to be fixed.Test Recording! :D [OK]
Welcome Abigail
I reviewed your test sample, and 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 147kbps variable bit rate, stereo, and volume too high at 92.9dB. There is also too much room echo; you need a deader recording space.
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 and enter an amount.
You can find advice on improving issues like room echo in the Librivox wiki:
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Improve_Your_Recording
Before you start recording, go to Audio Setup (in the Audacity menu bar), select Audio Settings. In the dialogue box set Recording Channels and select 1 (mono).
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 screen shots of these menus and settings.
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.
I reviewed your test sample, and 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 147kbps variable bit rate, stereo, and volume too high at 92.9dB. There is also too much room echo; you need a deader recording space.
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 and enter an amount.
You can find advice on improving issues like room echo in the Librivox wiki:
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Improve_Your_Recording
Before you start recording, go to Audio Setup (in the Audacity menu bar), select Audio Settings. In the dialogue box set Recording Channels and select 1 (mono).
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 screen shots of these menus and settings.
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.
Hello! Thank you for the feedback!
I was able to edit my audio a little and get a passed mark on the checker software!
Please let me know if there are any changes that need to be made!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_AbigailWK.mp3
Abigail
I was able to edit my audio a little and get a passed mark on the checker software!
Please let me know if there are any changes that need to be made!https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_AbigailWK.mp3
Abigail
OK, you are hood to go.
Happy narrating!
Happy narrating!
