Record audio using Audacity

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Recording

  1. Download and install Audacity, via the Software Centre.
  2. Make sure you have a microphone, either on your laptop/ computer or plugged in.
  3. Open Audacity.
  4. Click the Record button, and make a short test recording, then click the Stop button.
  5. Click the Play button and check the recording has worked.
  6. If the recording sounds OK click File, then New to start your actual recording.
  7. Use the Pause button if you need to stop, then restart during the recording.
  8. When you have finished click File, Export Audio then Export to computer. Choose a location to save your recording, give it a name and save it as mp3 file type.
  9. If asked to edit metadata just click OK.

What to do if you cannot hear the audio

  1. Click the Audio Setup icon.
  2. Click Devices.
  3. Make sure the correct microphone is selected under Recording Device.
  4. Make sure the correct speakers or headset is selected under Playback Device.
  5. Try another test recording.

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