This episode of The Audacity Channel podcast is for MAC users of Audacity and it concerns a compatibility issue that's in Audacity when running Mac OS 14.2.1, Sonoma. The record and playback toolbars have a problem, so let's talk about it.Other

My Audacity Wishlist for 2024 (S3, E4)

Dec 3rd, 2023 16m 10s

In this episode of The Audacity Channel podcast, I share with you my Audacity wishlist for 2024. To simplify my wishlist, I've divided it into 2 major sections: Tracks and Plugins. We look first at tracks and then we turn our attention to plugi

Some of My Thoughts On Audacity Version 3.4.0 - And It Has a Bug! (S3, E3)

Nov 6th, 2023 9m 10s

Audacity version 3.4.0 is out but there's a bug you need to know about, along with a temporary fix if this bug is bugging you! I'm also a little disappointed with this update because even though it's a major update, there isn't any real change

Important Announcement (S3, E2)

Jun 8th, 2023 1m 17s

I've been presented with a couple of business opportunities that I'm going to take advantage of. That means that I'm going to have to channel my audio and video resources and skills elsewhere for a time. To clear off my plate a little, some thi

How to Fix a Loud Noise Floor Using Audacity (S3, E1)

May 31st, 2023 9m 29s

Welcome to season 3 of the Audacity Channel podcast. I'm building the theme of season 3 around Audacity how-tos. In this first episode I take a look at how to fix a loud noise floor using the built-in effects in Audacity. I'm assuming a couple

Season 3 Delay Announcement (S2, E12)

May 24th, 2023 37s

Due to circumstances beyond my control (like moving, hanging endless curtains on thousands of windows, endless back-to-back meetings with contractors and repair people, policing the landscapers, being an amazing husband, and finally putting tog

Exporting Your Audacity Project As An MP3 (S2, E11)

May 10th, 2023 8m 47s

In this final episode of Season 2, I talk about exporting your project as an MP3 file and some of the things that are easy to overlook in Audacity when exporting. I also mention a couple of things related to ACX audiobook requirements to keep i

Setting the Correct LUFS Level For Your Podcast (S2, E10)

May 3rd, 2023 10m 32s

Setting the correct loudness level (LUFS) for your podcast is an important step in post-production that shouldn't be overlooked. Leveling your audio helps ensure consistent loudness from beginning to end and gives the listener a better listenin

Audacity 3.3.0 Released (S2, E9)

Apr 26th, 2023 1m 48s

I'm taking a short detour from our regular Season 2 episodes to let you know Audacity has released version 3.3.0. I made a video outlining what's new and what's changed in Audacity 3.3.0. The link is below, as well as a link to Audacity's GitHu

Adding Realtime Effects in Audacity (S2, E8)

Apr 19th, 2023 18m 44s

Let's take a few minutes to talk about using realtime effects in Audacity. The ability to add realtime, non-destructive effects takes Audacity to an entirely new level as a mainstream digital audio workstation. Plus, it's free! My purpose in th

Editing Multi-Track Projects in Audacity (S2, E7)

Apr 12th, 2023 9m 15s

Let's talk about recording and editing in multi-track as opposed to single track where everyone in the show is recording on the same track and possibly even the intro and outro music. I've been doing multi-track recording and editing for years

Audio Quality: Hitting the Mark With Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Bit Rate (S2, E6)

Apr 5th, 2023 15m 42s

What is sample rate, bit depth, and bit rate? It's important to know what each of these is and what settings to use for each because all three contribute directly to the overall quality of our final audio. So let's take some time to talk about

My Recording Chain Hardware (S2, E5)

Mar 29th, 2023 18m 44s

One of the things that helps me be a better podcaster and spoken word content creator is seeing what other creators do. Getting a glimpse of the hardware and production processes of other podcasters and audiobook creators challenges me to impro

Developing Good Microphone Technique (S2, E4)

Mar 22nd, 2023 12m 11s

Arguably, knowing how to speak correctly into the mic you're using for the room you're in is the single biggest factor when it comes to recording good initial audio, as opposed to bad or mediocre audio. Good microphone technique can make audio

Microphone Placement (S2, E3)

Mar 15th, 2023 9m 15s

Let's talk next about good microphone placement. Depending on the conditioning of our recording room and the type of microphone we're using, where we place our microphone can have an impact on the quality of our initial audio. For example, audi

Microphone Types and Their Characteristics (S2, E2)

Mar 8th, 2023 20m 14s

In this episode we continue the theme of Season 2, the ingredients for good audio, with a look at microphone types. The microphone we select will contribute significantly to the quality of audio in our initial recording. Choosing a mic that com

Why Recording Room Preparation Is Important to Good Audio (S2, E1)

Mar 1st, 2023 14m 26s

Welcome to Season 2 of The Audacity Channel podcast. This season of the show is dedicated to making our initial audio as good as it can be. Making sure we've done all we can do to make our initial recordings the best they can be can save hours

Creating ACX Audiobooks Using Audacity (S1, E12)

Feb 15th, 2023 14m 7s

[S1, Ep12] Let's talk about Audacity's powerful tools for ACX audiobook production. Audacity lends itself seamlessly to ACX audiobook production. Meeting the ACX requirements for audiobooks can be a real challenge but it's a challenge that Auda

The Ongoing Relevance of Audacity Fundamentals (S1, E11)

Feb 11th, 2023 19m 8s

[S1, Ep11] In this episode I want to talk about the importance of knowing Audacity fundamentals. Even though we now have the ability to use realtime non-destructive tools in Audacity, knowing the fundamentals and how to get around in Audacity,

Audacity Version 3.2.4, Meter Toolbars, and Coming Soon: Saving Effects Chains (S1, E10)

Feb 3rd, 2023 9m 18s

[S1, Ep10] The release of Audacity version 3.2.4 includes a fix of the Meter Toolbars. Previously, any resizing of the meter toolbars would be lost when Audacity was closed. But with the release of version 3.2.4 that is no longer the case. Now

How To Use The Audacity De-Clicker Plugin (S1, E9)

Jan 26th, 2023 7m 2s

[S1, Ep9} There is a de-clicker plugin available on the Audacity website that can be downloaded and installed in your version of Audacity. The de-clicker is useful for removing unwanted mouth sounds and other unwanted clicks in your audio. Here

Great Audio Starts Here: Room Treatments, Microphone Placement, Microphone Type, and Microphone Technique (S1, E8)

Jan 18th, 2023 15m 25s

[S1, Ep8] Post-production editing of our podcasts can be grueling. It can be an exhausting time-consuming part of our audio production if we're not intentional about the recording phase. There are things we can do before pressing record that wi

What is Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Bit Rate? (S1, E7)

Jan 11th, 2023 19m 18s

[S1, Ep7] This question pops up every so often so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about it. Digital waveforms are a recent phenomenon in the history of the world. They began to emerge in the early 1970s as digital music began gaining

How to Recover and Filter Realtime Effects in Audacity (S1, E6)

Jan 5th, 2023 8m 27s

[S1, Ep6] In this episode I wrap up a few loose ends from the previous one concerning the new Default filter option for viewing plugins and I talk about how to recover plugins that might go missing. Plus, saving our realtime effects chains is o

Audacity Version 3.2.3 Released With User Interface Changes (S1, E5)

Dec 28th, 2022 4m 34s

[S1, Ep5] And just like that, version 3.2.3 of Audacity has been released. I'm pressed for time today but I wanted to make this short episode to get this info out to you. I've confirmed that there is a new Effects view option in 3.2.3 called De