Audacity only requires a computer and a microphone to get started. The software can be used on both Macs and PCs. All library computers have the software installed, and the library loans out snowball mics for high-quality audio recording for 24-hours.
Getting Started
Step 1: Download Audacity
- "Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems." (Download Audacity)
Step 2: Download the LAME mp3 Encoder
- The LAME mp3 Encoder exports files from Audacity as an mp3 file. (Download LAME)
Step 3: Directions for Downloading Audacity and LAME
- How to Podcast by Jason Van Orden
Tutorials, Music, and Sounds
Tutorials
- Audacity from Berkeley: Includes directions for recording, importing, editing, and exporting sound files as a finished mp3.
Creative Commons
"Creative Commons Licenses Explained" by MaconEastLibraryProject is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Music and Sounds
- The websites noted below include copyright free music and sounds. It is still important to provide attribution for the recording to acknowledge the artist's work.
Retrieve audio from YouTube videos
Recording Audio with your Smartphone
Recording Audio with an iPhone:
- Use the Voice Memo app.
Recording Audio with an Android:
- Use the Audio Recorder or Smart Voice Recorder apps.