One minute test recording [OK]

lcole5 · Post by **lcole5** » April 3rd, 2024, 11:45 am

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/One_Minute_Test.wav

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » April 3rd, 2024, 1:02 pm

Welcome Lisa

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 MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is a WAV file and in stereo.

When exporting your MP3 from Audacity, go to File>Export Audio. In the pop-up menu select:
Format: MP3 Files
Channels: Mono.
Sample Rate: 44100
Bit Rate Mode: Constant.
Quality: 128kbps.

These selections will be saved for future exports.

See the pinned post at the top of this forum for screen shots of these menus and settings.

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.

lcole5 · Post by **lcole5** » April 3rd, 2024, 3:31 pm

Thank you for your help! Here is my second test.

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/One_Minute_Test-2.mp3

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » April 4th, 2024, 10:27 am

Your audio meets LibriVox requirements, so you are good to go.

Happy narrating!