1 minute test for Mimi3 [OK]
Welcome Mimi3
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 specs are technically correct, so well done. However, the volume is right at the maximum of volume of 92dB. This equates to -19.75dB RMS in Audition. You should shoot for -22 or -23 to allow a margin of safety.
There is also a lot of background noises. There is what sounds live a PC fan or HVAC, and also a lot of clicking sounds. It is normal to hear breaths, but I can hear your breathing throughout. I wonder if you are too close to the mic.
Try to isolate your mic from the noise, such as computer fan. If that isn’t entirely successful, use Audacity’s Noise Removal filter to reduce the background noise about 10dB. Noise removal instructions are available here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Noise_Cleaning. A video tutorial on Audacity noise removal is available here: https://youtu.be/rvhqw7zBmEo
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 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 specs are technically correct, so well done. However, the volume is right at the maximum of volume of 92dB. This equates to -19.75dB RMS in Audition. You should shoot for -22 or -23 to allow a margin of safety.
There is also a lot of background noises. There is what sounds live a PC fan or HVAC, and also a lot of clicking sounds. It is normal to hear breaths, but I can hear your breathing throughout. I wonder if you are too close to the mic.
Try to isolate your mic from the noise, such as computer fan. If that isn’t entirely successful, use Audacity’s Noise Removal filter to reduce the background noise about 10dB. Noise removal instructions are available here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Noise_Cleaning. A video tutorial on Audacity noise removal is available here: https://youtu.be/rvhqw7zBmEo
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 your time! I used Adobe Audition to record. Then I used the DeNoise effect to remove background noise.
I used PM3 Gain to increase the volume. I appreciate you!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test5_mimi3.mp3
Thank you for your time! I used Adobe Audition to record. Then I used the DeNoise effect to remove background noise.
I used PM3 Gain to increase the volume. I appreciate you!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test5_mimi3.mp3
Very good. You are good to go.
Happy narrating!
Happy narrating!