eduhk-compling/11638101_LamYickSanBosco

Dataset Description

This dataset comprises a Hong Kong Government news report on the COVID-19 pandemic. I utilised the built-in Windows recording application to capture approximately half of the report, ensuring roughly fifty audio samples. My original recording lasted about seven minutes to guarantee sufficient material for editing and refinement.

Issues Encountered & Solution

I encountered several issues whilst compiling this dataset, such as Audacity's automatic segmentation proving insufficiently accurate. My solution was to manually review each segment to ensure complete transcription of entire sentences. Moreover, to ensure clear audio capture without any background noise, I use a professional cardioid microphone for recording at home.