An experiment: Two 'spoken offerings' at this link

Gyppo · Post by **Gyppo** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:00 pm

Testing the new microphone, wanting to know how it works for other folks.

One is 'I read cereal packets', about how I learned to read.

The other comes from this months 'Fives', entitled 'Signing Mary's Shirt'.

Any feedback on this experiment is welcomed.

Here's the link, to Soundcloud.

https://soundcloud.com/user-593821894/i ... s-new-mike

Thanks,

Gyppo

Post by **Tracy Mitchell** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:17 pm

I couldn't get the audio to fire up. I used to use SoundCloud, but the site made some changes which rendered the platform less designed for my purposes. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I'll keep trying.

Cheers.

T

Gyppo · Post by **Gyppo** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:45 pm

That's a bummer ;-( Thanks for trying anyway.

It plays back for me. My aunt in Canada managed to listen to something else I had posted on soundcloud, but after my voice it just segued into some Canadian rapper.

Not sure what's going on there.

Gyppo

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:41 am

I listened without any glitches. Good speaking voice, well-modulated, almost theatrical.
Can't say why but I was sort of expecting a more gravelly voice.

Gyppo · Post by **Gyppo** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:36 am

Cheers, Mark. I'm glad it worked for someone

I've no idea why some can't get it to play on their computer.

'Almost theatrical?' That's my inner Storyteller at work.

Gyppo

Post by **Colm Roe** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:01 am

Comes across loud and clear, Gyppo.
You have a very pleasant and engaging voice.

Gyppo · Post by **Gyppo** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:24 pm

Cheers, Colm. The better microphone definitely helps. As does the 'pop guard' to take the edge off some of the more 'plosive syllables. I can sit back in my chair and just talk to it as if I have someone sat opposite.

For anyone else thinking of trying it I can confirm that having a drink, water or whatever, before you start is a good idea. Having a dry larynx and tongue doesn't help at all.

Gyppo

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:21 pm

I remember now, I did this on SoundCloud a few years ago, I will check if the sign-up is still there.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:41 pm

Hehe - still there and i remembered the password. Gyppo, I hope you don't mind me posting this here. One of Tracy's pieces read by me. I see others there but mostly dreck, I think. And if it defaults to some dreadful music - I'm innocent.

https://soundcloud.com/discover/sets/tr ... :486542433

Can't get this link to be a link - cut and paste into search bar if needed.

Gyppo · Post by **Gyppo** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:21 pm

Mark, came out clear enough but a little quiet at this end, even with my speakers cranked up to full.

I always felt a bit sorry for Pluto too

Gyppo

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