Audacity
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. Audacity can be used to record live audio, convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs, edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files, cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together, and change the speed or pitch of a recording.
Audacity is a free download from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
In order to create MP3 files with Audacity, you will need to install the LAME encoder.
You can download the LAME encoder here: lame-3.96.1.zip
Learn more:
The following Flash videos will show you different aspects of using Audacity:
Installation Tutorial - Takes users through the steps of installing Audacity. A printable version is available.
Interface Tutorial - Shows the basics of using Audacity and becoming familiar with the software. A printable version is available.
Sound Recording Tutorial - Shows users how to record sound using Audacity. A printable version is available.
Saving Tutorial - Takes users through the different ways of saving an Audacity file. A printable version is available.
As always, faculty and staff should feel free to stop by the e-Learning Center in MCS Room #106 or call 942-2334 ext. 6263 with any questions, comments, or concerns.