AUDACITY Audio Editing Software

Using AUDACITYAudio Editing Freeware

PowerPoint By Melissa HebertAudacity Sample Recording & Modifications by Andrew Olsonhttp://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt1Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareWhy should faculty consider using audio editing/recording software?To create educational podcasts for use in online/hybrid classes To edit internet radio programs Other musical/theatrical purposes?12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt2Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareBenefits of using Audacity:Audacity is easy to useAudacity allows you to mix several tracks of sound and music The result is very professionalIts free - you can download the program from: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt3Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareWhat do you need in order to use Audacity?The softwareA headset with microphoneYour voice (and/or someone elses)!(optional) FREE royalty free music found athttp://www.podsafeaudio.com/BeatSuite: Free Royalty Free Music 12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt4Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareWorkshop highlights: Getting StartedRecordingEditingMixing tracksSaving/File Conversion12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt5Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareGetting StartedHook up your headsetStart AudacityBegin by recording a track or importing an audio file12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt6Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareRecordingTo start recording, press the red buttonTo stop recording, you can pause or choose the yellow buttonTo play back, press the green arrowYou can use the selection tool to listen to only a portion of the recording12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt7Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareEditingSelection tool: hold down mouse to select audio you want to editOptions:Cut, delete ums or coughs, etcCopy & paste or duplicateApply effectsInsert silenceWhat else can you do?12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt8Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareMixing TracksProject>Import AudioProject>New Audio TrackUse editing tools to mix files to your liking12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt9Audacity Audio Recording and Editing FreewareSaving and File ConversionID your new audio file: Project>Edit ID3 TagsFile>Save Project(Name your .aup file)File>Export As MP3Upload to streaming media server or play on Windows Media Player/iPod/other MP3 player!12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt10ReferencesDownload: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/Tutorials:http://podcasting.vodpod.com/pod/list_videos/3029Audacity Sample RecordingRoyalty Free Musichttp://www.podsafeaudio.com/BeatSuite: Free Royalty Free MusicIdeas (iPod or iTunes Required): http://www.talkingpanda.com/iwriter/12/19/2011http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/ondemand/NewTechnologies/AUDACITY.ppt11