1-Minute Test Recording by Bethjburroughs [OK]

Bethjburroughs · Post by **Bethjburroughs** » May 9th, 2024, 11:59 am

Recorded using Audacity on a Mac with a USB mic. https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_bethjburroughs.mp3

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » May 9th, 2024, 7:50 pm

1 Minute Test Feedback:

Welcome to Librivox Beth 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 Librivox needs mp3 files with a constant bitrate of 128kbps. This file is 112kbps.
00:00 Note (no change needed): The volume of this track is 86.48dB. 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.

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!

Bethjburroughs · Post by **Bethjburroughs** » May 10th, 2024, 8:36 am

Thank you.

Please let me know if this is better. I appreciate it. Thank you.

/Users/bethburroughs/Desktop/Libribox/Test/Voice Test 2.mp3

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » May 10th, 2024, 10:44 am

Bethjburroughs wrote: ↑May 10th, 2024, 8:36 am Thank you.

Please let me know if this is better. I appreciate it. Thank you.

/Users/bethburroughs/Desktop/Libribox/Test/Voice Test 2.mp3

Could you use the Librivox uploader and send the link?

Bethjburroughs · Post by **Bethjburroughs** » May 12th, 2024, 2:49 pm

This is my attempt at posting correctly. I appreciate your patience and input as I learn how to correctly do the new Librivox dance.

This was recorded using Audacity on a Mac with a USB mic.

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

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » May 13th, 2024, 8:43 am

Bethjburroughs wrote: ↑May 12th, 2024, 2:49 pm This is my attempt at posting correctly. I appreciate your patience and input as I learn how to correctly do the new Librivox dance.

This was recorded using Audacity on a Mac with a USB mic.

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/Voice_Test.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.