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Converting article into audio book

by illusioztan
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Hi, anybody know how to convert a article into an audio book, which can be uploaded to iTune? Any free software that i can use to do this?

Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author wiifm
    You can use Audacity (free) and read it into the microphone.
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  • Profile picture of the author alaynaaleah
    In the "WINDOWS" There is a built in software, you can check it, if you want. So You need to go to control panel. In the control panel there is a "SPEECH" option. you need to double click on the SPEECH. then copy your content from the E-book. it will create your writing as a sound. in this time you can record the sound/ voice.
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    • Profile picture of the author illusioztan
      Originally Posted by alaynaaleah View Post

      In the "WINDOWS" There is a built in software, you can check it, if you want. So You need to go to control panel. In the control panel there is a "SPEECH" option. you need to double click on the SPEECH. then copy your content from the E-book. it will create your writing as a sound. in this time you can record the sound/ voice.
      Hi Alaynaaleah, are you referring to the 'speech recognition' software?

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author NatesMarketing
    I actually use Camtasia to do this.

    Sure, it's "meant" for video - but, it works as a great audio editor as well and it even has nifty noise leveling features.
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    • Profile picture of the author rhinocl
      You can't automate this. You have to read it in. A large project can take a lot of time to get right. If your audio will run .5 hours it would take me about 2.5 hrs to get it decent, more if it has to be really good.
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      • Profile picture of the author illusioztan
        Originally Posted by rhinocl View Post

        You can't automate this. You have to read it in. A large project can take a lot of time to get right. If your audio will run .5 hours it would take me about 2.5 hrs to get it decent, more if it has to be really good.
        Hi Rhinocl,

        May i know what software you use to convert the ebook to audio?
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        • Profile picture of the author rhinocl
          Originally Posted by illusioztan View Post

          Hi Rhinocl,

          May i know what software you use to convert the ebook to audio?
          I just use Audacity or Sony Vegas, but you could also use Cam Studio if you know how to strip the audio out of the video file. The software really isn't important. The important thing is to have a quiet place, no fans, no aquariums, etc. Most mics are good enough.If you have the option a desk top computer will tend to pick up less computer noise. Also no lemonade before you read.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gh0zt
    Your best bet would be to do the work manually - this way you can be sure to keep errors to a minimum and you won't be offending blind people by making them listen to a robotic voice, your hard work will pay off.

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    • Profile picture of the author illusioztan
      Hi all,

      Thanks for the advice. After converting to audio format, may i know any other website to upload my audio file, in order to generate more traffic to my site?

      So far, i only know Apple iTunes..
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  • Profile picture of the author spearce000
    Before you record your article, it's a good idea to rewrite it so it flows better. When articles that are written to be read to yourself, silently, are read aloud, they can sometimes sound "wrong".
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