pigtools 1 minute test recording

[Pigtools]

i used audacity on windows with a usb mic

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

[InTheDesert]

i used audacity on windows with a usb mic

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

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, mellow voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 The volume of this track is 67.49dB. 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 22dB. 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 There was some 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.

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!

[Pigtools]

thanks for the feedback, i think i was just talking a little quiet haha, its kinda late at night for me rn. Ill play with the settings try and get it up to code, if there is still some to be desired ill just rerecord tomorrow morning

[Pigtools]

i used audacity on windows with a usb mic

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

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, mellow voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 The volume of this track is 67.49dB. 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 22dB. 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 There was some 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.

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!

ok, I tried to tinker with with the first one, but I couldn't get rid of the hiss and I couldn't get it loud enough without making the hiss to loud, I even re recorded it with the gain up and speaking a little louder and you can still here the hiss. unfortunately I think it may be my microphone. (it might be my computer?) let me know what you think, thanks for all the help!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_pigtools.mp3

[InTheDesert]

i used audacity on windows with a usb mic

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

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, mellow voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 The volume of this track is 67.49dB. 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 22dB. 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 There was some 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.

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!

ok, I tried to tinker with with the first one, but I couldn't get rid of the hiss and I couldn't get it loud enough without making the hiss to loud, I even re recorded it with the gain up and speaking a little louder and you can still here the hiss. unfortunately I think it may be my microphone. (it might be my computer?) let me know what you think, thanks for all the help!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_pigtools.mp3

Reading Feedback:
The hiss has gone but the volume is still too low.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 The volume of this track is 73.61dB. 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 15dB.

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!