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Getting started with Audacity 1.3

You're reading from   Getting started with Audacity 1.3 Create your own podcasts, edit music, and more with this open source audio editor

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2010
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781847197641
Length 220 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Getting started with Audacity 1.3
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
Preface
1. Audacity and the World of Audio Editing 2. The Basics: Setting Up a Project FREE CHAPTER 3. Ready and Action! Creating a Voice Track and Recording Interviews 4. Making It Sound Better: Editing Your Podcast 5. Advanced Editing: Fixing the Glitches and Removing the Noise 6. Saving Projects and Exporting Podcasts 7. Beyond the Basics: Editing for Even Better Sound 8. Importing and Adding Background Music 9. Giving Your Audio Some Depth: Applying Effects 10. Making Audacity Even Better With Plug-Ins and Libraries Toolbar, Menu, and Keyboard Shortcut Reference
Glossary of Terms
Index

Vinyl records, cassette tapes, or minidiscs


You can use Audacity to record songs from other media, such as vinyl records, cassette tapes, and minidiscs. However this requires a bit of technical knowledge and some trial and error if you've never done it before. You will also need some special equipment, such as:

  • A tape deck, minidisc player, or stereo system that has a "line out" connector on the back of it.

  • A stereo cable that can connect to the above equipment and then to the "line in" connector on your computer. If you don't have one that fits properly, you can purchase one at almost any electronic store. Just take note of the connector type that you need by looking at your stereo equipment documentation (some types include: mini plugs, RCA, 3.5 mm plug, and so on). Alternatively, you can take the equipment with you to the store and ask for help! Avoid using adapters for connector types, as this is likely to add more noise to your recordings.

  • For vinyl records, you need a special turntable...

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