one minute test recording [OK]

[BHenson]

Here is my 1 minute test recording.
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_BHenson.mp3

[InTheDesert]

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a clear, distinctive voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 Librivox needs mp3 files with a constant bitrate of 128kbps. This file is 105kbps. Since that is not one of the standard mp3 bitrates, you probably selected 'variable' rather than 'constant' bitrate.
• 00:00 Note (no change needed): I could hear some mouth noise (clicking sounds). Two things that can cause it are being very close to the microphone so an extra inch or so away can make a difference and also level of hydration (having a warm drink an hour before recording). It's not problematic but lots of readers tend to want to edit it out afterwards so it can be easiest to avoid them altogether. A light use of the Audacity de-clicker can also work after the event.

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!

[BHenson]

Thanks for the review. I reset the bitrate to 128kbps. Also I deleted the clicks; they were mouse clicks when I opened the text of the sentence I was reading.
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_BHenson.mp3

[InTheDesert]

Thanks for the review. I reset the bitrate to 128kbps. Also I deleted the clicks; they were mouse clicks when I opened the text of the sentence I was reading.
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_BHenson.mp3

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 Librivox needs mp3 files with a constant bitrate of 128kbps. This file is 105kbps. Since that is not one of the standard mp3 bitrates, you probably selected 'variable' rather than 'constant' bitrate.

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!

[BHenson]

test_BHenson.mp3

repost of 1 minute test at 128kbps

[BHenson]

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

Sorry, I didn't copy it correctly on the above reply.

[InTheDesert]

test_BHenson.mp3

repost of 1 minute test at 128kbps

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.

[BHenson]

Thank you for your help and feedback. I am excited about something to read.