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

[RReynaJr]

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

Audacity was used on a MAC and a analog mic was used via M-audio 192 4.


Kindly

rr

[InTheDesert]

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

Audacity was used on a MAC and a analog mic was used via M-audio 192 4.


Kindly

rr

Reading Feedback:
You have a deep, powerful voice.

Technical Feedback:

• 00:00 Note (no change needed): The volume of this track is 91.37dB. 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.
• 00:00 Your plosives (p, b, t, d, c etc. sounds) tended to 'pop' in this recording which generally means you are speaking directly into the microphone rather than at a slight angle. This can easily be improved with a change in microphone placement or using a pop filter. It can also be improved in post-processing by applying the High Pass Filter effect set to 120Hz and -12dB.

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!

[RReynaJr]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and advice!