https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test_Dustfinger.mp3
Recording software: Audacity
Operating system: Windows
Mic: USB
1-Minute Test Recording [OK]
Greetings Dust
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, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86db and 92db, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is much too low at 72.4db.
Make sure the the input gain slider in Audacity (upper right with the little mic icon) is well to the right. Then adjust the input gain on your mic so your raw recording has wave forms that peak at about the 0.5 marks in the Audacity window:
If necessary, adjust the volume level before exporting by going to Effects>Amplify.
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.
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. Please use the Peter Piper script. 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, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86db and 92db, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is much too low at 72.4db.
Make sure the the input gain slider in Audacity (upper right with the little mic icon) is well to the right. Then adjust the input gain on your mic so your raw recording has wave forms that peak at about the 0.5 marks in the Audacity window:
If necessary, adjust the volume level before exporting by going to Effects>Amplify.
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.
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. Please use the Peter Piper script. I will come back and review it for you.
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Dustfinger
- Posts: 11
- Joined: September 17th, 2023, 10:30 am
Greetings to you as well sj
Thanks for reviewing my first test, the tips about amplifying audio and the checker app I found particularly useful, anyway here is my second test, sorry its been a few days since the first.
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test2_dustfinger.mp3
Thanks,
Dustfinger
Thanks for reviewing my first test, the tips about amplifying audio and the checker app I found particularly useful, anyway here is my second test, sorry its been a few days since the first.
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/test2_dustfinger.mp3
Thanks,
Dustfinger
Okay Finger, you are good to go.
Happy narrating!
Happy narrating!