Learn Audacity
Introduction
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The interface is translated into many languages.
ICT Competency
Its a Generic audio resource creation tool.
Educational application and relevance
We can use this tool to create own voice recordings, modify existing audio's as per our academic requirements and we can mix multiple audio's together to create educational resources.
Version
Audacity 2.1.2
Configuration
Its part of Ubuntu custom and no need to configure.
Overview of Features
- Importing and exporting of WAV, AIFF, MP3 (via the LAME encoder, downloaded separately), Ogg Vorbis, and all file formats supported by libsndfile library. ...
- Recording and playing back sounds. ...
- Editing via cut, copy, and paste, with unlimited levels of undo.
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Development and community help
Audacity 2.0.5 http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Working with the application
Functionalities
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| Step 1 -Open the application
Applications > Sound & Video > Audacity |
Step 2 -Application main screen |
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| Step 3- To Start Recording,
In the menu Icon list, there is Red colour circle Icon available. Move the mouse courser there and click. or Go to from menu list transport > click on record. |
Step 4 -Add new track
Tracks menu > add new > audio track |
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| Step 5-add Multiple tracks, we can add more tracks as per requirements | Step 6- To delete the part of track, select the area of track to delete, and press delete. |
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Step 7- Export ready file for Export ready file File > Export(Shift+ctrl+E) mp3 formate will be default if it is in .aup formate manually enter the mp3 formate and give the file name and if needed we can edit meta data information also |
File formats for creation
Saving the file
After completing the editing task, if we need a output final file, then go to FILE from menubar and select EXPORT option and the select file format as MP3 and click export. We can also save as project to continue the edits, for this then go to FILE from menubar and select SAVE .
Export and publishing files
Can export its file as MP3.
Advanced features
- Record live audio
- Record computer playback on any Windows Vista or later machine
- Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs
Edit WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis sound files AC3, M4A/M4R (AAC), WMA and other formats supported using optional libraries Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together Numerous effects including change the speed or pitch of a recording And more! See the complete list of features: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features
Installation
| Method of installation | Steps |
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| From Ubuntu software Centre | Go to Ubuntu software center and type Audacity in search box and Click on INSTALL |
| From Terminal | Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T), and then type below command.
sudo apt-get install Audacity |
| From the web | click here to download from website |
| Web based registration | Not Applicable |
The application on mobiles and tablets
Android Apps on Google Play store - WavePad Audio Editor - Ringtone cutter
Ideas for resource creation
We can use this tool to create own voice recordings, modify existing audio's as per our academic requirements and we can mix multiple audio's together to create educational resources.