Audacity Audio Recording Basics

In this tutorial, students learn to use Audacity to create and export sound files. The video covers installing Audacity, setting up audio configurations, recording audio, and exporting it as a WAV file. It also discusses checking file size and properties, emphasizing the importance of understanding file formats and sizes. The tutorial prepares students for converting audio files to MP3 in the next part.

What is the first step to take if you don't have Audacity installed?

• Download from the internet

• Skip the installation

• Ask the teacher for the file

• Use a different program

What is the standard frequency setting in Audacity for audio setup?

• 44,100 Hz

• 22,050 Hz

• 48,000 Hz

• 96,000 Hz

Which bit depth is considered adequate for basic audio recording in Audacity?

• 8-bit

• 16-bit

• 32-bit

• 24-bit

What can you do while recording sound in Audacity?

• Only record silence

• Only record music

• Only record voice

• Record any sound, like singing or tapping

What is the file format recommended for exporting audio in Audacity?

• MP3

• FLAC

• AAC

• WAV

Where will the exported audio file be saved by default?

• Music folder

• Documents folder

• Downloads folder

• Desktop

How can you check the size of your audio file?

• By opening it in a text editor

• By right-clicking and selecting properties

• By emailing it to yourself

• By playing it in a media player

What is a characteristic of an uncompressed audio file?

• It retains all audio information

• It loses some audio quality

• It is smaller in size

• It is faster to upload

What happens to file size if you record a longer audio?

• It remains the same

• It compresses automatically

• It decreases

• It increases

What will the next part of the video tutorial cover?

• Adding effects to audio

• Recording video

• Editing audio files

• Converting to MP3 format