https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_waldekd.mp3
Thank you!
1 Minute Test! [OK]
Welcome Kimberly
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, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86db and 92db, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 108kbps variable bit rate.
The volume is within range, but on the high side at 91.7db. You should try for 89 to allow a margin of safety. If necessary, adjust the volume level before exporting by going to Effects>Amplify and enter an amount, or Effects>Loudness Normalization, choose RMS and enter -23db (Checker uses a different scale - this is the same as +89db).
When exporting your MP3 from Audacity, be sure to check Bit Rate Mode - Constant, then select 128kb from the pull-down menu, and check Force Export to Mono.
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.
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, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86db and 92db, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 108kbps variable bit rate.
The volume is within range, but on the high side at 91.7db. You should try for 89 to allow a margin of safety. If necessary, adjust the volume level before exporting by going to Effects>Amplify and enter an amount, or Effects>Loudness Normalization, choose RMS and enter -23db (Checker uses a different scale - this is the same as +89db).
When exporting your MP3 from Audacity, be sure to check Bit Rate Mode - Constant, then select 128kb from the pull-down menu, and check Force Export to Mono.
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.
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,
I think I have it right now! Please let me know if I need to adjust anything else. Thanks!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_waldekd.mp3
I think I have it right now! Please let me know if I need to adjust anything else. Thanks!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_waldekd.mp3
Okay, you are good to go.
Happy narrating!
Happy narrating!