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1. for Audacity Installer You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software 4 If prompted choose the location where you want to save the file Click Choose The first time you export your recording from Audacity s file format to mp3 you will have to locate the file Don t forget where you saved it 14 5 The location now appears in the installer window Select the volume where you want to install the Lame software then click Continue Select a Destination Select the volume where you want to install the Lame Introduction Library v3 98 2 for Audacity software 2 Destination Se Installation it HEE a r gt J _ MediaiMac 468 GB available 698 GB total a w Installing this software requires 740 KB of space You have chosen to install this software in the folder LAME on the volume MediaiMac Standard Install on MediaiMac Introduction Destination Select This will take 740 KB of space on your computer Installation Type Click Install to perform a standard installation of ih installation i this software on the volume MediaiMac 7 You have installed LAME successfully Click Close to complete the installation 15 Guide to Using Audacity Download and Install Lame for Windows This tutorial covers instructions for downloading Lame to your PC using Firefox Use Lame to export your Audacity recording to mp3 format so that it can be posted2. Guide to Using Audacity Table of Contents Cetine Star OO ener ie eee ee eee Oe aoe re eee ree eee ae 1 Tahye tere Ure a 0 a iaa a it Ht reer pe er tao ot RP ret ert Se nen ee s1 REIRO ch A E EAT TE E E ER E NA E a ee ee A ETA 1 AUEK Sra a E E E N ETA ENOO 1 Techmcal REGUE MENTS arsine nnana E 1 AOWA S E T TO TET T 1 SOWA FE r E O T A aes taudederueueectiens 2 SS GD eaen r a N r e sak eredua seen Geatacas meerwoeseaseaes 3 Configure Recording Settings for Mac ccccssccccsseccccsececessceceesceceeneeeeeueceesegecesseeeeseees 3 Configure Recording Settings for Windows XP cccssecccsseccecesceceeseeeeeeceseecesseneeeeeees 4 Configure Recording Settings for Windows ViSta 7 cccccccsseeeseesseeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeceseeeess 5 POIUSCANG TESTU IVIICEO DMO INC anmenn a REON E teins 7 Download and Install Audacity for MaC ccccsssccccssecccesececesceceeseceeeeeceseueceseeneesseaeess 9 Download and Install Audacity for WINGOWS ccsccccsssececesececeececeeneceseecessunceesuaess 11 Download and Install Lame fOr Mainissa naa a a a iba 14 Download and Install Lame for WINGOWS ccccccssecccesececeescecseeseeceeeceseaecessuscesaeaess 16 RECOFAINE sirnana hina aerated eaa aaa a a a eet eles 19 RECOrdiNe MAU I ICY sosalc tee ice Gc ecaies cotta aaa nctins eevee eeu oraas a achame eae tian smaseeannoeae 19 Editing RECONGIAE S cscoGiaiccsiaatoctiaclatenteadegaie rai E a E TNN 20 Stop VS ZPAUSS IM AUGACIEY nien
3. as been detected with the dialogue shown below Click Start Test to begin the test If you are getting a message that it appears you don t have a USB headset microphone connected but you are sure that you do view the configure recording settings instructions for your operating system If you still want to test your microphone click the Test Anyway button ff vou USB microphone has been detected Please click Start Test when you are ready When you are prompted to let this Web site access your camera and microphone click Allow Start Test 3 When prompted click Allow to give the microphone test permission to pick up sound from your microphone M adobe Flash Player Settings Camera and Microphone Access cd olitdew jhsph edu is requesting access to your camera and microphone if you click Allow you may be recorded 4 Speak loud and clear into the microphone for at least 5 seconds After 5 seconds the tester will give you feedback on your microphone s volume If your microphone volume is too high or too low you will get one of these messages M Your microphone levels are pretty low Please talk louder or increase the volume on your mic input If you need help please refer to the trouble shooting tips on this page Y our microphone levels are a bit high Please lower the volume on your mic input if you need help please refer to the trouble shooting tips on this page To learn
4. because the audio doesn t overlap Before exporting to mp3 format you may want to edit the audio so that it will play back smoothly Right click image to view avoiding simultaneous playback demo in full screen Audacity l Ei Fie Edk View Project Generate Effect Analyze Help D as Spe aera 24 0 Record Project rate 44100 Cursor 0 00 000000 mirceec Erap To Oii eens ly i a If this is the first time you ve exported to mp3 format you ll have to download and then locate the Lame library file Directions on how to download the file can be found in the Setup section To locate the Lame library file view the establish export settings section 22 Taking a break during recording 1 Click Pause e 2 Click the Pause button again to resume recording The recording will pick up where it left off You may want to play it back and edit it as necessary before exporting to mp3 format Note Your file is not automatically saved when you pause your recording You still need to save your file We don t recommend pausing a recording going away for a few hours and then coming back to the recording There may be a problem with the computer in the interim that could case you to lose the recording Re recording Using Audacity Let s say that you made a recording and you don t want to keep it Below are steps on how to re record using Audacity 1 Press the Stop S button 2 Open the Edit menu 3 Click Undo Re
5. cord The recording has now been erased 4 Click the Record button again to re record the audio 5 When you re happy with it press Stop 6 Open the File menu and select Export as MP3 to export it as an mp3 file 23 Guide to Using Audacity Right click image to view re recording demo in full screen fudarity File Edt iew Project Generate Efed Analyze Help Project rate S400 cursor TOD OO0000 minsec Snap To Ort a a gy If this is the first time you ve exported to mp3 format you ll have to download and then locate the Lame library file Directions on how to download the file can be found in the Setup section To locate the Lame library file view the establish export settings section Cut and Paste Let s say that you have recorded two separate tracks after pressing Stop then Record You may want to insert all or part of one of those tracks into the other The tracks can then be exported and will play smoothly as a single track How to cut audio from one track and paste it into another 1 Highlight the part of the second track that you want to cut 2 Open the Edit menu Select Cut The part that you just highlighted has been removed from the second track Place the cursor inside the first track where you want to paste the cut audio Open the Edit menu Click Paste 2 eS et SS Repeat steps 1 6 as many times as you want until the track sounds the way you want 24 8 Remember to close the s
6. e Setup 7 Ifyou choose to launch Audacity the interface will appear and you can begin recording 12 ih da ity i YYYVyY a ay Gece eee pT Nee ac sala a aa a ee ee O50 Project rate 44100 cursor 0 00 0000DO minsec Snap To Off This is the Audacity interface You can now begin recording Before recording check your audacity audio settings to make sure that your recording and playback devices are selected 1 Click Preferences from the Edit menu 2 Click the Audio I O tab 3 Select your recording and playback devices from the Playback Device and Recording Device drop down lists 4 Click OK 13 Guide to Using Audacity Download and Install Lame for Mac This tutorial covers instructions for downloading Lame to your Mac Use Lame to export your Audacity recording to mp3 format so that it can be posted online 1 The free Lame downloader for the Mac can be downloaded from the School s servers here Note PPC based Mac users will need to download the LameLib Carbon 3 91 sit file from the Audacity site and follow instructions from there 2 Once you ve downloaded the Lame dmg file double click the Lame Library v3 98 2 for Audacity pkg file Note if prompted double click the Lame_Library_v3 98 2 for Audacity_on_OSX dmgq file to reveal the pkg file 3 The installer wizard window opens Click Continue install Lame Library v3 98 2 for Audacity Welcome to the Lame Library v3 98 2
7. econd track before exporting so that any leftover audio is not exported with the first track To do this click the X in the second track s field Right click image to view cut and paste demo in full screen Audacity Ale Edit vew Project Generate Effect T 9 Pw 4 7 Analyze fiona 4441 00Hz 32 b fost Wine hora 4401 O0Hz 4 5 finest Mine Project rate ayap Cursor HOO 000000 minses Snap To rt 25 Exporting Establish Export Settings Before you can export your audio using the Lame encoder you have to make sure the export settings are correct You only have to do this once all other mp3s will generate according to these settings Once you have recorded your audio rr 2 F Open the Edit menu Mac users will open the Audacity menu Select Preferences Click the File Formats tab Click Find Library Find the Lame encoder file that you saved to your computer when you downloaded the LAME encoder Tip On a PC this file is named lame _enc dll On a Mac this file is named libmp3lame dylib or lamelib Open the file Open the Bit Rate drop down menu and set the bit rate to 48 Click OK You can now export all future audio files recorded in Audacity to mp3 format Note Windows 7 users do not need to follow these steps if using Audacity 1 3 12 Beta or higher Right click image to view export settings demo in full screen j TOre YOU can ekport te mpd formal make sure Your export setin
8. erences from the Audacity menu 2 Click the Audio I O tab 3 Select your recording and playback devices from the Playback Device and Recording Device drop down lists 4 Click OK Download and Install Audacity for Windows This tutorial covers instructions for downloading Audacity to your PC using Firefox Note If you use a different browser wording and pictures may be slightly different 1 Go to the Audacity Web site at http audacity sourceforge net 2 Click the Download tab 3 Click the Audacity 1 2 6 installer link Note Windows 7 users will need to download the 1 3 12 Beta version 4 Click Save File in the dialog box Save the file where you wish 11 Guide to Using Audacity Opening audacity win 1 7 6 exe You have chosen to open audacity win 1 2 6 exe which is a Application from httpijivozel d sourceforge net Would you like to sawe this File 5 Click OK to open the executable file Open Executable File audacity wan 1 2 6 e0e is an executable file Executable Ales may contain viruses or other malicious code that could harm your computer Use caution when opening thi file Are you sure you want bo launch audacihy wine 1 2 6 ex0 7 C Don t ask me this again cancel Welcome to the Audacity Setup Wizard This vall matal Audacty 1 2 6 on you computer tis recommended that you close al other sppieshons before conbnurg Click Hest to cominus ot Cancel bo
9. gs jo are correct You only have te de this ance all other mess will generate according to these settings d Windows 7 Users clo mot nee to follow these steps hudacity 1 3 12 Beta if using Aue 26 Export to MP3 Format Once you establish your export settings you can export your recording to mp3 format so that it can be posted online and played in an mp3 program such as iTunes Open the File menu Select Export as MP3 Choose the location where you want to save the mp3 file Click Save T a eS e pP Enter a title and artist for the recording This will make it easier to identify the recording in a media audio player such as iTunes 6 Click OK The file is now in the location where you saved it and can be posted online Right click image to view export to mp3 demo in full screen 27
10. how to adjust your microphone s volume please view the configure recording settings instructions for your operating system 5 When your input is acceptable you will get the below message Click the Stop Test button to end the test Success Your microphone input levels are great You should not need to change any settings Stop Te st Download and Install Audacity for Mac This tutorial covers instructions for downloading and installing Audacity 1 2 6 to an Intel based Mac since that is the most prevalent Mac in use at the School If you have a PPC based Mac or are running Mac OS 10 6 please follow directions on the Audacity site 1 Go to the Audacity Web site at http audacity sourceforge net 2 Click the link that corresponds to your Mac Guide to Using Audacity 3 Once the download has completed open your Downloads folder then open the Audacity folder Name Date Modified 0 Audacity 1 2 5 Today 11 11 AM 4 Drag the Audacity icon into your Applications folder Then double click the Audacity icon to launch the program for the first time 5 Choose the language you want Audacity to use Click OK 10 4 py 48 36 24 ZI 36 24 12 6 0 wW a a i Bia oe 1 0 qo This is the Audacity interface You can now begin recording Before recording check your audacity audio settings to make sure that your recording and playback devices are selected 1 Click Pref
11. n installing LAME for Audacsty on your computer Chek Install to continue with the inetallatan or cick Back if you want to review or change any settings 8 Open the file and then click OK to launch it 9 Click Next to run the Lame for Audacity Setup Wizard ie Setup LAME for Audacity Welcome to the LAME for Audacity Setup Wizard Thus wall stall LAME v3 98 2 for Audacity on pour computer iti recommended that you close all other applications before conbmuing Click Next to continue ar Cancel to exit Setup Note the first time you export to mp3 format Audacity will ask you to find lame_enc dll 18 Recording Recording in Audacity Record Use the record 2 button to record your audio Once you press record speak clearly into your microphone so that you can see the waves on the interface change according to your voice Tip Mac users do you receive an error message when you click the record button If so install the 1 2 6 version Pause Use the pause a button to take a break from recording If you press pause you can come back to the recording and still record on the same track Note It is not recommended that you press pause and walk away from your recording session for an extended period of time without saving your progress first While you are away from your session something could go wrong with your computer and you could lose your recording Stop Use the stop S button when you ha
12. o Delete Do this as many times as necessary 6 Use the File menu to export the file to mp3 format If this is the first time you ve exported to mp3 format you ll have to download and then locate the Lame library file Instructions on how to download the file can be found in the Setup section To locate the Lame library file view the establish export settings section 20 Stop vs Pause in Audacity The Stop and Pause buttons function quite differently inside Audacity Generally you should use the Stop button when you are completely done recording a track and want to edit or export it to mp3 format You should also use the Stop button if you want to suspend a recording and start fresh Use the Pause button to take a break from recording a track If you press the Stop button by mistake and then press Record another track will record When you export these tracks to mp3 format the tracks will be compiled into a single audio file and will play back simultaneously Right click image to view stop vs pause demo in full screen hudacity E E Fle Edt wew Project Generate Effect Analyze Help 21 Guide to Using Audacity Avoiding simultaneous playback 1 Inside the first track s field place the cursor where you want to continue recording 2 Click the Record button 3 Click the Stop button when you re finished The two tracks will be exported together as usual but will play as one continuous track
13. o Using Audacity 4 You can adjust the volume slider as necessary When you speak into the microphone while this window is open the input level meter should reach past the halfway point as you speak Settings for the selected device snenooncnnenenn Input level Input volume U b Configure Recording Settings for Windows XP Make sure that your USB headset is connected to your computer and that the headset itself is not set to mute if the option is available before following the steps below Open the Start menu and go to All Programs Go to Accessories and then Entertainment Select Volume Control a SY In the upper left corner of the dialog box that opens click Options and then Properties fl Speaker Opona Help Properties Sw Synth Balance C Mute all Logitech USE Headset 5 Inthe Properties window make sure your USB headset mic is chosen as your mixer device Then select Microphone under Show the following volume controls il Speal Properties C Playback Recording Show the following volume controls 6 Be sure to click OK at the bottom of the dialog box 7 On the box that pops up you can use the slider control on the Volume switch to adjust the volume as you begin to record Options Help Microphone Balance Mute Logitech LISS Headset Configure Recording Settings for Windows Vista 7 Make sure that your USB headset is connected to your compu
14. o n tacts eva O EA T ARE EOT 21 Re recording Using AUGACILY oscri esrii ri ri se eee ace T AG Aes 23 Uae se Pa O aae N T Oe eee nr 24 EXD ORCI caged circuit caiawevetinsd snc savenea sa ewereeaasiendeaiagunedinietiemeradaeenedeaapanne TS 26 ESTADIISIEX DONE SOULINGS cc cearuncvesceedssatcnep tact E AEE 26 EXDOCTO MP3 FOrMa bearca a Sarr ce ns sae res lett asec ve cn ence paee Saree an ies agement nea 2 Getting Started Introduction You have many options when it comes to recording audio for posting online You will need software that can record audio to accomplish this This tutorial covers recording audio using a program called Audacity a simple free program for recording and editing audio This guide will walk you through the entire process of using Audacity to record audio and export MP3 files Features Record and edit audio clips Convert recorded audio to mp3 format Quick Start Let s say you need to record an audio presentation and upload it to an online course Here s a quick overview of what you need to do Setup microphone and configure audio settings Download and install Audacity and Lame 1 2 3 Record and edit audio 4 Convert audio to mp3 file format 5 Upload mp3 file to online course Technical Requirements Hardware Using a headset microphone will provide the best results The Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology CTLT only offers technical support for USB headset micro
15. online Note If you use a different browser wording and pictures may be slightly different 1 The free Lame downloader for the PC can be downloaded from the School s servers here 2 When prompted choose Save File and then click OK Opening Lame_v3 98 2 for_Audacity_on_Windows exe xX You have chosen to open Lame _w3 98 7 _ for Audacity _on_Windows exe zip whichis a Compressed zipped Folder From htbp idistance ihsph edu What should Firefox do with this file 3 Double click the downloader file in the location where it was saved 4 The downloader comes as a compressed zip file and the files must be extracted Choose the directory where the extracted file will run the extraction wizard 16 Extraction Wizard Select a Destination Files inside the ZIF archrve will be extracted bo the locaton you choose Select a folder to extract files to Files vill be extracted to this directory Lame v3 982 for Audacity on Windows eel Brovene Password E xtracting Note If you do not see a wizard select and copy the file s to your desktop 5 Locate the file on your computer and click it 6 Choose Save File 7 Install the program files wherever you want but remember where you save them Audacity will ask you to find lame _enc dll the first time you export to mp3 format 17 Guide to Using Audacity ic Setup LAME for Audacity Ready to Install Setup it now ready to begi
16. phones Analog microphones and built in microphones on laptops are not supported Guide to Using Audacity Software Because Audacity is a free application not everything you need is included in a single download You must first download and install Audacity and then install a piece of software called LAME that will let Audacity create MP3 files Instructions for downloading and installing both programs can be found in this guide You should also make sure that your computer also meets the minimum requirements listed on the eLearning site Setup Configure Recording Settings for Mac Make sure that your USB headset is connected to your computer and that the headset itself is not set to mute if the option is available before following the steps below 1 Open System Preferences and click the Sound icon to open your sound options Output input Choose an alert sound Name Basso Blow Bottle Frog Type Built in Built in Built in Built in Funk Built in Play alerts and sound effects through Internal speakers Alert volume a ae 2 wi Play user interface sound effects vi Play feedback when volume is changed Output volume mf VEEE R E TET gt Mi Mute M1 Show volume in menu bar 2 Click the Input tab 3 Be sure to choose your USB microphone Choose a device for sound input _ Name Type Internal microphone Built in Line In Logitech USB Headset Audio line in port Guide t
17. ter and that the headset itself is not set to mute if the option is available before following the steps below 1 Open the Start menu and select Control Panel Guide to Using Audacity 2 Click the Classic View link on the left side of the window and then double click Sound Cime Tagram Proy ama Updetes ad Peeteres Lerquege s e KORG Spock nt Corici Tta BO Veahiber are Test bs her lone ling 2 aii Speech Accoerh Combes PE Ge 3 Click the Recording tab 4 Make sure your headset mic is chosen and says that it s working Hag Definition Arto Device OTR Le Ir tat rins lion Gude Deri Ure Rely Lorvgilee Microprone Lagitiern USE Headset wrth Pag Lamig oy Detail Prepoatia 5 Double click your headset mic 6 Click the Levels tab 7 Use the microphone slider to set the volume 8 Click OK Adjust and Test Microphone The online microphone tester is a convenient way to test whether your computer is getting input from your microphone before you record A USB connection looks like this Note the Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology only offers technical support for USB microphones 1 Make sure that your USB headset is connected to your computer and that the headset itself is not set to mute if the option is available before following the steps below Guide to Using Audacity 2 The mic tester will let you know that your USB microphone h
18. ve finished recording and are ready to save or export the file Note If you press stop by mistake then the record button again you will begin recording a second track that will begin at the same time as the first one This means that if you export the tracks as they are then the tracks will play simultaneously For more information please see Stop vs Pause in Audacity Tip Audacity 1 3 users can hold down the shift key on their keyboard while clicking the Record button to continue recording on the same track if the Stop button was pressed 19 Guide to Using Audacity Right click image to view audacity recording basics demo in full screen Gadd Audacity Audacity Basics Editing Recordings Generally we find that it is easier to record your presentation and then edit out the mistakes after you ve finished When you re recording and you stumble over a word or misspeak just take a breath keep recording and edit when you re done Once you re done recording 1 Press the play button to listen to the recording 2 Use the bar at the bottom of the window to get to the area where you want to edit 3 Highlight as much audio as you want to remove 4 Click Delete from the Edit menu The area you highlighted has been removed from the recording Do this as many times as you want for any part of the recording you want to remove 5 If you find that you have deleted something by mistake click the Edit menu and select Und
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