Test from Jen

jen100 · Post by **jen100** » April 28th, 2024, 10:59 pm

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

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » April 29th, 2024, 9:30 am

Welcome soohyun

Your audio specs are all correct, so well done. There are however noticeable plosive sounds on the P's when your breath hits your mic.

Reposition your mic so that it is off-center about 45 degrees. Add a pop filter or foam wind screen if necessary.

Please make a new test recording and post it in a reply to this message. I will come back and review it for you.

jen100 · Post by **jen100** » April 29th, 2024, 6:00 pm

Thank you for the feedback, and how about this?

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

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » April 29th, 2024, 7:32 pm

Good on the plosives

. This recording seems to have a lot of room reverb. You need a deader recording space.

You can find advice on improving issues like room echo in the Librivox wiki:
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Improve_Your_Recording

So one more test if you please.

jen100 · Post by **jen100** » April 29th, 2024, 9:33 pm

Thank you for your feedback, and here's the new link. Thank you for listening.

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/jen_submit100.mp3

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » April 30th, 2024, 8:57 am

Better. But your recording space needs to be deader. The reverb makes it hard tp listen to. Even a blanket tent or cushion fort can help.

Can you work on that and try again, please?

jen100 · Post by **jen100** » April 30th, 2024, 11:23 pm

Here's my 1-minute test recording; using Audacity 3.5.1.
Thank you for listening.

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

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » April 30th, 2024, 11:34 pm

1 Minute Test Feedback:

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

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).

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.

Reading Feedback:
You have a warm, soothing voice.