Audacity
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X,
GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to:
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Record live audio.
Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs.
Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files.
Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together.
Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
And more!
Resources:
Audacity Text Tutorials
Audacity Video Tutorials
Downloading Audacity:
Connect to the following site and download and install Audacity:
http://www.audacityteam.org/download/windows/
Downloading the LAME Encoder:
Follow the steps below to install the LAME encoder:
1. Open Audacity
2. Select Edit
3. Select Preferences
4. Select Libraries
5. In the Lame MP3 Library section, select
Download
6. Select Lame Download Page
7. Select
8. After downloading the Lame Encoder, verify that the
correct version is installed.
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Navigating Audacity
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Selection Tool: used to enable selection of parts of the recording
Play: from current cursor position
Record: Use this button to being rerecording
Stop: Use this button to stop recording.
Zoom: Use the buttons to zoom in and out on the recording to help you select
more accurately
6. Timeline: shows you in minutes and seconds where you are in the recording.
7. Cursor: shows you where you are in the recording, & allows you to select parts
for editing
Recording:
1. If you are using an external microphone, make sure it is set up correctly.
2. In the right corner of your Audacity screen, make sure that “Microphone” is
selected.
3. Use the record, stop, pause, and play button to record and hear the audio.
Deleting Sections of Audio:
1. Using the mouse and cursor, highlight the selected areas on the timeline that
should be cut.
2. Select Edit and then select Delete.
Save your project:
1. Select File and then Save Project
2. Select a location for your project. A project file (.aup) and associated folder will
be saved to the selected location.
Export your project:
1. Select File and then Export As MP3
2. If you have multiple audio tracks, Audacity may notify you that they will be
mixed (combined into one track).
3. Select a location for the file.
4. You may enter MP3 “Tag” information that is displayed to the user when the
audio file is played.
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Williamson County Schools
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