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kbcompare is a free tool that lets you create sharable sound tests. Anyone can view and listen to sound tests, but you need an account in order to create and edit sound tests.
Once you create an account, click on the "New Test" button in the header to create your test. Most fields are optional, but your test must have a name and at least one audio file (size limit 10MB per audio file, and at most 20 audio files per test).
Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make a high quality audio test:
- Be descriptive in the test description, and include information about your audio setup. For example, include the microphone, audio interface, and the distance and angle the microphone was from the keyboard. Also include any edits you made to the audio, such as noise reduction.
- Edit the length of the audio files before uploading to kbcompare so that the audio files that you are comparing are of equal length. In future versions we will allow you to edit the length of the audio directly in the tool.
- Record the audio files in one sitting using the exact same audio setup, script, and typing speed. This will help eliminate external variables that may affect the outcome of the test.