Remy - 1 Minute Test [OK]

[Remy]

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

using audacity, ChromeOS (linux) & computer mic (no physical mic just the digital one I hope that's okay)

[InTheDesert]

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

using audacity, ChromeOS (linux) & computer mic (no physical mic just the digital one I hope that's okay)

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

Reading Feedback:
You have a mellow, soothing voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 This file contains some clipping. This is where the maximum possible volume is exceeded (possibly because you were too close to your microphone but possibly because the 'gain' for the channel in Audacity was pulled up above 0.0). It can't be changed after recording (unless it was caused by the Audacity gain problem) though a compressor might make it less noticeable.
• 00:00 Note (no change needed): There was some light 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. The hiss is within what is acceptable for a Librivox recording but I just thought I should mention it.

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!

[Remy]

Thank you!
I wasn't super 100% sure on the clipping but I think I cleaned it up
v2:
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_remy.mp3

oh also ps after I pass the test can I have section 64 of your Edmund Burke please, I'm in history class right now LMAO
Ill also ask formally under the thingy too so that it's all organized once I pass
Remy

[InTheDesert]

Thank you!
I wasn't super 100% sure on the clipping but I think I cleaned it up
v2:
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_remy.mp3

oh also ps after I pass the test can I have section 64 of your Edmund Burke please, I'm in history class right now LMAO
Ill also ask formally under the thingy too so that it's all organized once I pass
Remy

A bit on the softer side now but...

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). You're welcome to Mr Burke.

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.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 Note (no change needed): The volume of this track is 86.82dB. 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 2dB.

[Remy]

Thank you