The Audacity Channel
Launched on December 27, 2022, the Audacity Channel podcast is an extension of The Audacity Bootcamp online school and the Learn Audacity website, and is a resource for podcasters, podcast editors, podcast producers, and ACX audiobook creators who use Audacity as their software of choice when creating spoken word recordings. We explore how to use Audacity to create exceptional audio for podcasts and ACX audiobooks.
Episodes
32 episodes
The Legacy Compressor and Legacy Limiter in Audacity 3.6.2
Audacity version 3.6.2 is out and it includes the Legacy Compressor and the Legacy Limiter that were part of Audacity prior to version 3.6. In this episode I show you how to get to these legacy effects and the right way to add them to a macro.
•
Episode 32
•
3:30
The New Limiter and Compressor in 3.6.0 and 3.6.1 Are Not Compatible With Macros Written For Earlier Versions
If you're running a macro that was built for earlier versions of Audacity prior to 3.6.0, and part of that macro includes the Limiter and/or Compressor, it's probably going to fail when invoked. The reason is that the new versions of these plug...
•
Episode 31
•
4:58
A Look at Version 3.6.0 of Audacity and My Cancer Update
Welcome to episode 30 of The Audacity Channel Podcast. Yes, this podcast is no longer in the seasons format but I've changed it to a serial format. Let's talk about version 3.6.0 of Audacity that came out today. After we do, I'll be givin...
•
Episode 30
•
13:05
Audacity Bug for MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Users
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.
•
Episode 29
•
3:58
My Audacity Wishlist for 2024
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...
•
Episode 28
•
16:10
Some of My Thoughts On Audacity Version 3.4.0 - And It Has a Bug!
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 ...
•
Episode 27
•
9:10
Important Announcement
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...
•
Episode 26
•
1:17
How to Fix a Loud Noise Floor Using Audacity
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 ...
•
Episode 25
•
9:29
Season 3 Delay Announcement
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...
•
Episode 24
•
0:37
Exporting Your Audacity Project As An MP3
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...
•
Episode 23
•
8:47
Setting the Correct LUFS Level For Your Podcast
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...
•
Episode 22
•
10:32
Audacity 3.3.0 Released
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...
•
Episode 21
•
1:48
Adding Realtime Effects in Audacity
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...
•
Episode 20
•
18:44
Editing Multi-Track Projects in Audacity
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 ...
•
Episode 19
•
9:15
Audio Quality: Hitting the Mark With Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Bit Rate
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 ...
•
Episode 18
•
15:42
My Recording Chain Hardware
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...
•
Episode 17
•
18:44
Developing Good Microphone Technique
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 ...
•
Episode 16
•
12:11
Microphone Placement
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...
•
Episode 15
•
9:15
Microphone Types and Their Characteristics
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...
•
Episode 14
•
20:14
Why Recording Room Preparation Is Important to Good Audio
Welcome to 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 of editing a...
•
Episode 13
•
14:26
Creating ACX Audiobooks Using Audacity
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 Audacity simpli...
•
Episode 12
•
14:07
The Ongoing Relevance of Audacity Fundamentals
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, as well as ...
•
Episode 11
•
19:08
Audacity Version 3.2.4, Meter Toolbars, and Coming Soon: Saving Effects Chains
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 when we res...
•
Episode 10
•
9:18
How To Use The Audacity De-Clicker Plugin
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's a link ...
•
Episode 9
•
7:02
Great Audio Starts Here: Room Treatments, Microphone Placement, Microphone Type, and Microphone Technique
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 will save va...
•
Episode 8
•
15:25