Recording Sound

Many programs will record sound. These include: SoundEdit 16, Peak, Deck II, Director, Premiere...

SoundEdit 16 and Peak are primarily audio programs so they are a good choice if you are just recording audio. (as opposed to video = images + audio)

It is often best to record at a higher sample rate and resolution than you plan to use in the end so that high quality is retained. Usually this means 44 kHz - 16 bit. As with images, you should not recompress a compressed sound.

Using SoundEdit 16

SoundEdit 16 is a digital sound recording and editing tool. It gives you a range of techniques for editing any recorded sound, allowing you to record, shift pitch, change tempo, filter, texture, combine and layer sounds, based on digital samples of the sound.

The program uses a tape recorder metaphor with play, record, stop and pause buttons as well as a recording level meter.

Recording

open a new file
check the sample rate/resolution in the Sound Format menu
check the input device in the Recording Options menu
you should be able to see the recording level meter move when the sound is playing (Make sure the meter is on by clicking on it. If it is on you will see a short green bar.)
click on record

Valid for Fall/Winter 2003-2004

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