Hi. My name is Linh and I am a newbie. This is my 1-minute test. This recording was done using Leviosa USB mic, recorded by Cool Edit pro 2.1 on Windows.
Thank you and I'd appreciate all the feedback.
1 Minute Test Recording by Linh
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_LinhTieu.mp3
Hi. My name is Linh and I am a newbie. This is my 1-minute test. This recording was done using Leviosa USB mic, recorded by Cool Edit pro 2.1 on Windows.
Thank you and I'd appreciate all the feedback.
Hi. My name is Linh and I am a newbie. This is my 1-minute test. This recording was done using Leviosa USB mic, recorded by Cool Edit pro 2.1 on Windows.
Thank you and I'd appreciate all the feedback.
Welcome Linh
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 in stereo. There is also excessive background noise by 10 - 15dB (there is also some external sound starting at 00:19.) The volume and bit rate are good.
Try to isolate your mic from the noise, such as computer fan. If that isn’t entirely successful, use Audacity’s Noise Removal filter to reduce the background noise about 10dB. Noise removal instructions are available here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Noise_Cleaning. A video tutorial on Audacity noise removal is available here: https://youtu.be/rvhqw7zBmEo
When exporting your MP3 select:
Format: MP3 Files
Channels: Mono.
Sample Rate: 44100
Bit Rate Mode: Constant.
Quality: 128kbps.
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.
With Checker open, go to Validation>Choose Validation Methods and check Background Noise. Be sure to leave 5 seconds blank at the end of your recording.
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 MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is in stereo. There is also excessive background noise by 10 - 15dB (there is also some external sound starting at 00:19.) The volume and bit rate are good.
Try to isolate your mic from the noise, such as computer fan. If that isn’t entirely successful, use Audacity’s Noise Removal filter to reduce the background noise about 10dB. Noise removal instructions are available here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Noise_Cleaning. A video tutorial on Audacity noise removal is available here: https://youtu.be/rvhqw7zBmEo
When exporting your MP3 select:
Format: MP3 Files
Channels: Mono.
Sample Rate: 44100
Bit Rate Mode: Constant.
Quality: 128kbps.
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.
With Checker open, go to Validation>Choose Validation Methods and check Background Noise. Be sure to leave 5 seconds blank at the end of your recording.
Please make a new test recording and post it in a reply to this message. I will come back and review it for you.