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- If you can actually relax and enjoy your own work, then I applaud you! If you find yourself cringing when you listen to your own recordings... then j ...tside world hears. But what the outside world hears is probably just fine. If you've ever told a story or related an emotional experience to a friend and ...8 KB (1,542 words) - 08:24, 9 September 2023
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- ...in the correct order. Make sure that the Shuffle setting is OFF, however, if you wish to use this method. NB If you copy the ''individual files'', you may find that they do not play in th ...1 KB (172 words) - 08:33, 16 September 2014
- * If the project combines '''texts from multiple sources''' and with '''differen * If the project uses a '''single text source''' with '''sections/chapters writt ...1 KB (243 words) - 19:36, 3 December 2023
- ''What if English is not my native language -- may I volunteer to read in English any ...tant about your skill in another language. Ask for help with pronunciation if you need it, but remember we're not aiming for perfection. ...2 KB (383 words) - 18:53, 15 March 2014
- ...hat we do not allow unasked-for negative criticism of LibriVox recordings. If you want to give feedback to a reader, please only mention the good points. == Thanking a reader if you are not registered on the LibriVox forum == ...4 KB (637 words) - 18:06, 9 August 2020
- If they are in light gray, it means they are not downloaded yet. If you see a "get all" button, press that. Otherwise, press "get" on all the f ...815 bytes (140 words) - 18:45, 22 November 2009
- '''Gesine (PM me if you have questions)''' ...roject at LibriVox before, and for those who want to refresh their skills. If you have any questions, please ask anyone from the LibriVox admin team, or ...3 KB (549 words) - 21:55, 27 January 2010
- ...ut isn’t on the list, please add it, or ask someone else to. '''Similarly, if you know that one of these has actually been taken on for reading, please d ...e an entry in the list for each author. Remember to remove all the authors if you're removing something from the list.<br/> ...3 KB (449 words) - 07:09, 16 October 2014
- ...e largest value it can amplify by without clipping (cutting off the wave). If you have a peak, the maximum amplification will be much lower. Therefore, y ...ick, AND said click is not indispendable to hear the sound correctly. (EG: if you say "clapping" and there is a click on the "k" sound at the beginning o ...4 KB (677 words) - 19:36, 31 December 2009
- ...e ess sounds in a file by using Spitfish and by using the Low Pass Filter. If you find your file to be really essy (with strong S sounds), you can try us # Select the entire track (or just a portion, if you want to de-ess only a portion of the file). ...4 KB (664 words) - 15:15, 2 April 2023
- ...WANTED: Title by Author" (IP stands for In Progress. Leave out the Author if there's no room). # Copy the title, author, genre, and language (if other than English) from your project thread and paste them into the templa ...4 KB (627 words) - 20:07, 10 February 2023
- * if you are checking someone else's files that you do not wish to download and ...installer will automatically try to install Java for you if necessary, but if that fails you can also install it yourself. ...3 KB (485 words) - 17:07, 22 January 2022
- ...start with 2 months for a new project with a far future completion date. If the project becomes fully subscribed and 50% complete, I use 1 month. This * Check "reader's view" periodically for the follow up dates. If the file has been received, note the reader as CURRENT with a new follow up ...3 KB (445 words) - 21:02, 29 October 2013
- ...start with 2 months for a new project with a far future completion date. If the project becomes fully subscribed and 50% complete, I use 1 month. This * Check "reader's view" periodically for the follow up dates. If the file has been received, note the reader as CURRENT with a new follow up ...3 KB (455 words) - 07:06, 20 June 2013
- A good indication is if the make ones are offset by a decrease of some sort then it probably is a l ...tches are being knitted the yarn starts and finishes at the back, however, if the stitches are Purl the yarn starts and finishes at the front of the work ...2 KB (332 words) - 17:06, 3 July 2009
- If you volunteer to help with this project, here are some essential rules you * If your LV link gets removed, DO NOT revert the deletions ... that is not view ...2 KB (341 words) - 16:44, 4 February 2022
- ...Threshold for silence</i> is considered silence. The default is -40dB, but if your background noise is loud, you may want to noiseclean first or increase EX: if the number is 32, then your silence is at -32. Your threshold should be -30 ...2 KB (412 words) - 23:06, 3 November 2012
- ...ly in North America is alternating current at 60 Hz; in Europe it's 50 Hz. If the mains induces interference in your recorded signal, then it's at mains ...the harmonic mains hums happening, or at another frequency or frequencies if a constant noise is being caused by something else like a computer fan.) ...5 KB (953 words) - 16:25, 7 April 2018
- #'''Choose the language for this form from dropdown to change from English if desired''' ##'''Compilation Check Box:''' If this project is a collection with different text sources and authors, check ...8 KB (1,340 words) - 21:02, 3 December 2023
- figure out that if you've set a USB mic as your audio input in your if you're recording to [[Glossary#Wave| Wave]] audio format at the CD ...2 KB (449 words) - 23:59, 6 June 2009
- * If it's only a small section of your "parent" recording that's going to be aff # Put the cursor at the front of the sample you've extracted, or (if you're recording directly into your parent file) near the point where you'r ...4 KB (649 words) - 18:09, 28 May 2009
- ...hat we do not allow unasked-for negative criticism of LibriVox recordings. If you want to give feedback to a reader, please only mention the good points. (If you remember the catalogue name, skip to the next step.) ...5 KB (948 words) - 20:28, 11 September 2011
- ...ibe in iTunes]] method to add the titles to your iTunes Podcasts Playlist. If you wish, you may now download the files directly to your computer, mp3 pla * Check to be sure all chapter titles are listed and all in one file. If not, delete title and try again, i.e., go to Librivox Catalog Page for that ...6 KB (1,068 words) - 16:48, 17 December 2013
- ...o send an enhanced version separately to another host such as Archive.org. If you do this by cataloguing time, your MC may be able to include a link to y ...k with your BC -- it may be OK to simply read the passage without singing. If it is your own solo, it is your choice whether to sing.) Certain projects s ...6 KB (1,037 words) - 13:53, 3 December 2020
- If you have chosen to participate in one of the collaborative books it is impo If you were to click "New Topic" on the left, it would create a new thread tha ...5 KB (979 words) - 10:18, 31 October 2013
- ...& on within the LV Community Podcasts. If you'd like to be interviewed or if there is someone you'd like to interview, please contact jimmowatt or ducta ...2 KB (334 words) - 03:57, 17 July 2009
- If you wish to have your website included on this page, please leave a post in ...602 bytes (85 words) - 19:34, 2 March 2010
- # it stops when it reaches the target, or the end of the chapter if before ...the directory where you will put your User JavaScript files (probably best if its a new folder with nothing else in it). ...3 KB (436 words) - 02:37, 25 April 2023
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (329 words) - 11:26, 24 August 2015
- ...ink to your file on the project thread (the BC or MC takes it from there); if you don't know the link, post to the project thread and explain what you've If you look in the project threads, you'll see folks making posts like: ...4 KB (648 words) - 21:16, 11 January 2015
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (332 words) - 01:41, 19 September 2015
- ...or MacOS, Windows, and Linux. This FAQ should hopefully get you started. If you have other questions feel free to post in the [http://librivox.org/foru If you recorded on tape and want to transfer to your computer you can also use ...7 KB (1,121 words) - 02:19, 20 March 2022
- Q: What do I do if I detect or suspect AI-generated material in a project or a test recording? Q: What happens if the material is deemed to be computer-generated? ...3 KB (499 words) - 02:14, 24 September 2023
- ...t enough to solve your problem. In this case, you need to use Compression. If you look at your recording, you will see that there are lots of spikes. Nor '''Q: ''How do I know if my volume is high enough?''''' ...7 KB (1,295 words) - 23:56, 4 November 2020
- ...e removed, we will not hesitate to do so. We want to respect their privacy if it is their parent's wishes. ...2 KB (291 words) - 19:26, 28 February 2020
- If I read from a book because it contains less typographical errors than the o ...o the highlighted part. Checking the text in the lower part of the screen, if the highlighted part begins the same like the first word on the right to th ...3 KB (624 words) - 04:28, 1 July 2010
- If you don't have a forum account, feel free to e-mail your submissions to sin ...wo about why you think this recording qualifies to be featured for a week. If you don't feel comfortable with doing so, make sure that you give explicit ...3 KB (462 words) - 00:05, 3 July 2009
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (339 words) - 22:23, 13 October 2018
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (343 words) - 21:07, 10 February 2022
- ...licking on the arrow and the 128kb files by clicking on the section title (if your web browser supports this.) ...ive page has an audio player at the top for listening to the audio files (if your web browser supports this.) The downloadable links are listed on the r ...6 KB (1,064 words) - 21:43, 28 September 2017
- ...olo project, some do a lot of proof-listening or help out in other ways. - If you post a new collaborative project and we see that you only have a couple ...to complete, and the BC is expected to stick with the project day by day. If you are doubtful that you can make this kind of commitment, we'd prefer tha ...6 KB (1,048 words) - 19:20, 5 July 2023
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (340 words) - 22:18, 13 October 2018
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (345 words) - 11:26, 24 August 2015
- ...oetry is a good place to start for LibriVox rookies, and the place for you if you're too busy to do a big chapter this week. ...y spoken for. You can also make suggestions for other people to coordinate if you don't want to take on coordinating the project yourself. To sign up to ...6 KB (1,145 words) - 20:30, 8 September 2023
- ...the audio has reached a level of volume where your voice may be distorted. If this happens, click Undo to undo the Normalization, and use the '''Effect | ...4 KB (569 words) - 16:09, 4 April 2023
- ...l of the individual voices, wondering how it will work together, wondering if it will all fit. And then getting to hear the finished product before anyon ...C dramatic works often and see what the next thing they're planning is and if they'll need a DPL :) ...3 KB (453 words) - 19:36, 7 February 2016
- ...all the disk types and formats the player can handle. This will list "MP3" if your player can play MP3 disks. ...o choose "MP3 disk" (or something similar; it may be listed under "Music") if that option is available, or simply choose "Data disk". Most programs will ...6 KB (1,115 words) - 07:03, 6 July 2013
- ...on the frequency, the noise might even be practically inaudible! However, if your silences show up as a bold or fuzzy line, there is noise! If you have a constant low-pitched hum, or high-pitched whistle, consider usin ...3 KB (550 words) - 13:11, 30 June 2020
- ...thiTrust restricts views on many of their works for out-of-USA viewers. So if you can, please use Gutenberg or Internet Archive first, and Hathi as a lat ===How can I tell if a book is in the public domain?=== ...7 KB (1,124 words) - 19:17, 5 July 2023
- ...''PODCAST''', the icon is a purple square with a microphone in the center. If you hit the green iTunes button on any catalog page, it will shortly turn u ...ur Magic Window, they will not appear on the podcast screen. For example, if you want listeners to visually see the number 10 as they hear you say "end ...2 KB (293 words) - 15:46, 4 December 2020
- If you've already recorded in Stereo, do not panic! Here's a quick way to turn ...hat we will only keep one of the tracks, and turn it into a Mono track. '''If the contents of the tracks are different, and you want to keep everything, ...2 KB (411 words) - 01:23, 11 June 2009
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (362 words) - 01:56, 19 September 2015
- [[Image:Amp1.jpg|frame|none]] Your original track might look like this. If so, it might not be loud enough, and should be amplified. Normalize is especially good if you have DC offset. DC offset is when the middle of the waves does not lie ...3 KB (574 words) - 00:07, 26 November 2022
- ...involved. Don't worry if you can only burn one CD to send to one address. If a number of volunteers do that, then a number of soldiers will benefit. Ple ...e to select the button that indicates units that have female soldiers too, if you want. ...6 KB (1,001 words) - 23:31, 6 June 2009
- ...ning to a sample and/or looking at the file properties can help you decide if adjustments are necessary. Here are the links to the wiki information on t Volume or background noise - If the volume is too low or there is too much background noise the audiobook m ...13 KB (2,250 words) - 03:48, 9 January 2017
- ...recording and then editing. This article is about how ''I'' do this. Even if you start out using some of these tactics, I fully expect that you'll devel I know I am going to make mistakes when I record. A lot of mistakes. If you've ever seen the video of Scott Brick narrating, in which he reads five ...8 KB (1,487 words) - 23:48, 6 June 2009
- ...with one long track. This will prevent inconsistencies in sound or volume. If you stop recording and return later, it will probably be obvious to the lis ...ike a metallic quality to your recording. A little background noise is OK. If you're unsure how much is too much, ask a fellow volunteer to lend their ea ...7 KB (1,283 words) - 23:45, 30 October 2013
- ...audio dictionaries like Merriam-Webster for languages other than English. If you know of any, please post a link on here! ...ts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.04.0059 Perseus Latin Dictionary] If you read the article below on Latin pronunciation, or know a thing or two a ...11 KB (1,703 words) - 11:58, 26 October 2010
- ...audio dictionaries like Merriam-Webster for languages other than English. If you know of any, please post a link on here! * [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/resolveform Perseus Latin Dictionary] If you read the article below on Latin pronunciation, or know a thing or two a ...11 KB (1,733 words) - 10:15, 20 April 2014
- Note: If you are using Adobe Audition, please remove all ID tags before uploading. F ...case sensitive, and all the letters are lower case: the l = lower case L. If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin on the fo ...7 KB (857 words) - 07:12, 17 February 2022
- * ''solo projects'': one volunteer reads an entire book (we prefer if you contribute to some collaborative projects first) ...forum.php?f=18 FAQ]. [[LibriVox]] volunteers are helpful and friendly, and if you post a question anywhere on the forum you are likely to get an answer f ...6 KB (856 words) - 09:11, 9 September 2023
- Recording uses a lot of resources. If your computer is a little slow, this will help you free up some memory, in ''What follows is somewhat technical. If you are not comfortable with ...5 KB (929 words) - 23:55, 6 June 2009
- This method is useful when saving files individually. But what if there are 30 chapters in the audiobook you want do download? The methods be ...stable, this will work. But if your connection is otherwise, particularly if you connect via a telephone modem, you may want to consider the second alte ...9 KB (1,535 words) - 04:41, 7 June 2022
- ''2.'' To change the volume (if necessary) go Effect/ReplayGain – select Normalize and it’s done. [/quote] You may need to repeat the steps above if there are lots of squiggles (fuzz) left on the waveform. Remember also to c ...5 KB (845 words) - 20:08, 16 January 2022
- ...interface for that project will then be given to the BC (Book Coordinator) if it's a collaborative project. The BC will use this to keep track of readers ...artial or full search words to find what you are looking for. For example, if I type "al" in the '''Author''' field, the search results will yield every ...8 KB (1,343 words) - 15:17, 6 October 2022
- If you have read the [[Newbie Guide to Recording]], you should have your recor Please make sure that all your recording specifications are correct. If you are not sure, please check here: [[Audacity_1-2-3#Configure | Specs in ...7 KB (1,217 words) - 00:35, 18 April 2022
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...3 KB (394 words) - 02:13, 19 September 2015
- ...Audio and select FLAC files from the 'Save as type' drop-down menu). Then if anything goes wrong, you have a raw lossless copy that you can import back :* Always listen to the file after you've done the Noise Removal - if you don't like it, Undo it! ...10 KB (1,693 words) - 12:23, 14 October 2022
- ...s that you also change the locations of any errors following that one. '''If you have a time-list with more than a couple of errors to correct , you sho ...errors, save when you finish each correction, as you'll lose a lot of work if Audacity crashes.''' ...6 KB (1,155 words) - 04:25, 11 June 2009
- ...r whatever reason (if you're away on holiday for a while, for instance, or if your life has just gotten too busy for this) it's NO problem at all, just l # Click on '''Login (for BCs & MCs)'''. If you are presented with "'''You don't have permissions for this area.'''", t ...10 KB (1,837 words) - 18:30, 11 October 2023
- ...used in this guide are explained in [[How To Listen With Your CD Player]]. If you will be using your split files either on your digital audio player or f place again if your player doesn't remember for you. ...10 KB (1,690 words) - 16:58, 5 June 2009
- ...entation related to work or simply telling stories to friends and family. If you have time, consider taking a public speaking class at your local commun ...purpose here is not to make it available to the public (which you can’t do if it’s not public domain) but to simply play it back for yourself. Listen to ...9 KB (1,675 words) - 15:19, 27 August 2013
- ...LibriVox recordings must be recorded by volunteers using their own voices. If you PL a section that sounds like it may be computer-generated, please PM t .... Being a DPL can be a big commitment if the project is a very large one. If you are not the DPL of the project, please do not jump in and PL sections u ...6 KB (1,083 words) - 19:44, 20 January 2022
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...4 KB (374 words) - 11:25, 24 August 2015
- If you're not sure whether your settings are correct, then try the tool [[Chec If you don't know how to do that, don't despair. For more information, check o ...8 KB (1,357 words) - 01:16, 22 November 2021
- ...ommunity service for school or by court appointment. Will time be credited if I volunteer for LibriVox? If under these conditions you would still like to volunteer, or if you decide to do it some time for fun, just register for our forums and we' ...5 KB (840 words) - 19:47, 6 March 2022
- If you can actually relax and enjoy your own work, then I applaud you! If you find yourself cringing when you listen to your own recordings... then j ...tside world hears. But what the outside world hears is probably just fine. If you've ever told a story or related an emotional experience to a friend and ...8 KB (1,542 words) - 08:24, 9 September 2023
- :# You must have something recorded in order to activate the Export function. If you try to export an empty project, you will find that the Export function # <B>Start Audacity</b> (quit and restart it if it was already open when you plugged in your mic) ...9 KB (1,571 words) - 13:35, 19 April 2022
- ...but the work is in progress, then a link is provided to the forum thread. If there is no version in progress, then a link is provided to a public domain ...5 KB (659 words) - 11:25, 24 August 2015
- ...d). That will raise the noise levels to -60dB, which is all but inaudible. If the loudest part of your signal is much quieter, say -40dB, then you will n ...you might as well start with the same settings that worked well last time. If not, just put the sliders in the middle of their ranges. That means 24 dB f ...10 KB (1,919 words) - 18:12, 5 June 2009
- First: ensure that you do not have any '''shuffle''' feature enabled. If this does not help, here are some ideas: ...1 KB (196 words) - 10:26, 5 October 2014
- ...forum.php?f=18 FAQ]. [[LibriVox]] volunteers are helpful and friendly, and if you post a question anywhere on the forum you are likely to get an answer f ** New Here? Introduce Yourself! (if you feel like saying hello yourself or greeting our latest addicts, ahem... ...6 KB (736 words) - 09:21, 28 September 2023
- # Click on '''Login (for BCs & MCs)'''. If you are presented with "'''You don't have permissions for this area.'''", t NOTE: Soloists should use their personal workflow login to upload files. If you recently logged in with the general login to upload files to a project ...16 KB (2,848 words) - 20:16, 3 December 2023
- ...so you can see what you would comment on and compare it with my PL notes. If you feel unsure in a project you are DPLing, you can always PM (send a priv ...bad that it renders this recording horrible. Other times, maybe especially if I DPL a solo, I might mention things that are, strictly speaking, more deta ...13 KB (2,303 words) - 03:46, 3 January 2021
- ...ngs should ensure that they have narrators in advance (see item 6, below). If the BC does not plan to edit, proof-listen or narrate the project, s/he sho ...be PL'd against the original source text. However, this is only essential if Google docs or other BC-created texts are being used (see item 1, above). ...10 KB (1,721 words) - 19:32, 20 January 2022
- ...on! Below, you will find ready PDFs of our group-version easily printable. If you like, go ahead and create your own LV poster, it's fun - just like the If you can, please print in tabloid size. Lettersize will be ignored easily! E ...9 KB (1,393 words) - 17:17, 18 September 2023
- ...If you post sweary words, you should expect them to be edited by someone. If you would like to post sweary words, please do it somewhere else on the Int ...ree sound editing software can help a lot. But there is much to learn, and if a reader stops recording because of negative feedback, they won't ever lear ...6 KB (1,020 words) - 13:39, 20 March 2023
- | '''This means that if you volunteer to record for LibriVox, you are agreeing to release the audio ...nteers to abide by the laws of their countries, but we are not responsible if a volunteer makes a personal decision to act in breach of their countries' ...13 KB (2,101 words) - 14:59, 5 October 2023
- However, if what you want to do is split a bunch of files, from one <div class="note">Note: If you burn on CD, you want the smallest file possible - we recommend download ...6 KB (1,133 words) - 04:46, 7 June 2009
- think, since you can tweak the pitch too if need be. An excellent choice if the listener has an old computer (mine was on Win 98.) I ...4 KB (658 words) - 00:01, 31 May 2009
- * If you select some text, it will count the words in the selection. ...ch results page, it will append the word count to all search results! (So, if you're looking for a short short story, you don't have to go counting every ...8 KB (1,281 words) - 18:11, 11 July 2023
- ...his automatically, so you'll have to check back yourself from time to time if there's anything new. ...1 KB (171 words) - 23:44, 21 October 2013
- ...book has to be in the public domain (see [[Copyright and Public Domain]]). If you are in doubt, don't start recording until the copyright status is appro ...of the hard copy before the project starts to verify its copyright status. If you go this route, note that your proof-listener will not have access to th ...9 KB (1,352 words) - 15:27, 30 August 2022
- N.B. If you have a noise-cancelling microphone, or the sound on your computer has a ...ital recorder, you should always pay attention to what format it supports. If you need to transfer the files into a audio editor for editing, you should ...13 KB (2,020 words) - 11:56, 12 November 2015
- ...ose someone specific to read the "official" podcast version of the poem(s) if they prefer. just a couple of ideas One last element I thought of to this. I think it would be so great if we could have one part of this that would be a "secret", not to be unvelied ...5 KB (842 words) - 02:25, 19 June 2009
- ...tions or what's in the brackets, you just read what an actor would perform if he was given the play to perform. It really is that straight forward. You s ...Dramatic Reading, Dram. Reading, Dram. Read. etc. it's a Dramatic Reading, if it doesn't it's almost certainly a play! ...8 KB (1,478 words) - 20:38, 6 February 2019
- ...tiles, and then glue them all over the walls and ceiling in a spare room. If the foam is thick enough then you will certainly reduce the sound reflectio ...ey would be willing to split a box and sell you individual tiles. However, if you search on eBay you can usually find suppliers willing to sell individua ...9 KB (1,702 words) - 21:09, 22 November 2016
- || Post file link and time in froum || reader to BC || optional (if like to leave notes for yourself) ...1 KB (194 words) - 23:14, 17 September 2014
- ...t I have no experience with any of these online retailers! Caveat emptor! If anyone has any recommendations for suppliers based on personal experience, ...1 KB (234 words) - 23:21, 6 June 2009
- # Click on '''Login (for BCs & MCs)'''. If you are presented with "'''You don't have permissions for this area.'''", t NOTE: BCs should use their personal workflow login to upload files. If you recently logged in with the general login to upload files to a project ...19 KB (3,435 words) - 20:15, 3 December 2023
- * '''If you're using a headset mic, put the mike down below your chin, or above you ...hone further away''' The S sounds are only loud quite close to your mouth. If you record between 4" and 8" away from the mouth the S sounds should be red ...15 KB (2,681 words) - 18:17, 16 October 2020
