How do I post my recordings on the site?
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I've been very slow at getting to grips with the site (especially the technical elements), and would appreciate some help.
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What you need to do first is record a 1 minute test - it isn't an audition, just a way of getting the tech bits right for our catalogue - it's not an audition it's sort of like a performance sound check.
There are links to this in your welcome email and also in the guides for listeners and volunteers in the link just under the LibriVox Forum page heading, once that has been done you will have some answers, then as about the next step, we all were beginners once.
Anne
There are links to this in your welcome email and also in the guides for listeners and volunteers in the link just under the LibriVox Forum page heading, once that has been done you will have some answers, then as about the next step, we all were beginners once.
Anne
To post your recordings on the site, you must go here: https://librivox.org/login/uploaderGarethrHeathcote wrote: ↑August 4th, 2020, 10:16 pm I've been very slow at getting to grips with the site (especially the technical elements), and would appreciate some help.
Then, select the mc for your project. Add your file as well. If it is a one minute test, it will be tests-tests. Then start upload. Wait a little, and then a link will appear. Post that link in the thread of your topic.
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Hi all, back again. I've been sidetracked by life these past months and am now determined to start once and for all.
I have recorded my 1 minute test, but I am unsure how to get in touch with an MC. I would be grateful for any help. Cheers.
I have recorded my 1 minute test, but I am unsure how to get in touch with an MC. I would be grateful for any help. Cheers.
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You need to post it in the listeners and editors forum as I said above viewtopic.php?p=1761645#p1761645 . Assuming you no longer have your welcome email https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Main_Page#One_Minute_Test has all the information you need. You don't need to find an MC - they will find you when you need one.
Anne
Anne
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I'll get to it tomorrow. Thank you so much!
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This came up when I tried to upload the test:
"Error The filetype you are attempting to upload is not allowed."
At the risk of seeming very stupid, what do I do?
"Error The filetype you are attempting to upload is not allowed."
At the risk of seeming very stupid, what do I do?
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I recorded it using the Audio Recording component of QuickTime Player.
I recorded it using the Audio Recording component of QuickTime Player.
m4a files are not useable by Librivox. They must be 128kbps mono MP3’s. QuickTime will not be useable for recording audiobooks; you will need to be able to edit your audio. Use another app such as Audacity.
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Ok, I've downloaded Audacity. Is there any way I can convert my QuickTime files to Audacity, or will I have to record everything all over again?
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If all you have recorded is your 1-minute test, then re-recording it in Audacity would be the simplest. If you have other longer recordings in m4a format, the short answer is yes, they can be imported into Audacity, but you will need to install the FFmpeg import/export library in order to do so.
file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Audacity2.4.1/help/manual/man/installing_ffmpeg_for_windows.html
Importing M4A (AAC) and MP4 files
M4A(AAC) and MP4 files can be imported into Audacity on Mac as shipped.
On Windows and GNU/Linux you need to download and install the optional FFmpeg library. See the Windows or Linux instructions.
Then drag and drop files from Apple Music/iTunes into the Audacity window, or use File > Import > Audio to import files from the location stated in Apple Music/iTunes.
file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Audacity2.4.1/help/manual/man/installing_ffmpeg_for_windows.html
Importing M4A (AAC) and MP4 files
M4A(AAC) and MP4 files can be imported into Audacity on Mac as shipped.
On Windows and GNU/Linux you need to download and install the optional FFmpeg library. See the Windows or Linux instructions.
Then drag and drop files from Apple Music/iTunes into the Audacity window, or use File > Import > Audio to import files from the location stated in Apple Music/iTunes.
Jo
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I'm trying to rerecord my test, but can't get to grips with Audacity. Is there a quick crash course I could take?
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Try this: https://youtu.be/W4QpD1vAJkY
I should warn you that there have been a couple of updates to the software since this video was made, so a few things may be a bit different for you, but most of it is the same.
I should warn you that there have been a couple of updates to the software since this video was made, so a few things may be a bit different for you, but most of it is the same.