The ability to record and edit audio is becoming easier and easier due to user-friendly technology.  Most computers are sold with software preloaded that makes audio recording a snap.  Here is the recipe we use for our in-house audio recording. Audio Ingredients: 1 narrator with a good, clear speaking voice. software application for audio recording (such as WavePad , Audacity , or GarageBand ). clean audio script (See below). You get better breath support (and therefore a better audio sound) when you are standing. lessons learned the hard way). MORE >>

'Do you want to record audio like the pros for your online class? Microphone positioning is key for the quality  of your audio. Use  headphones rather than your computer speakers  when playing the recorded audio back so you can catch problems easier. Headphones enhance the audio quality so you can easily hear unwanted noise. If you want to sync the audio to animations or annotations, wait until after you have recorded to do so. Go back with the finished audio and  sync the animations and annotations  to the audio. Try these tips and tricks. MORE >>

Today, I'm going to talk about digital audio, and the basic hardware and software you'll need to begin creating your own podcasts. Until recently, recording audio cost many thousands of dollars, used specialized and sophisticated equipment, took up lots of space (in the form of a dedicated recording studio), and required years of specialized training, followed by years acquiring hard-earned OTJ experience to make even the most basic recordings. Now, it’s even possible to create and deliver reasonable quality audio via your cell phone with a Edge connection to the internet. MORE >>

Most multimedia developers are familiar with audio timing in frame based applications like Adobe Flash and other movie editing software. This concept is a little different when using Lectora to sync audio. Lectora allows developers to set events that occur at flagged times within audio. For some, this may actually be a preferred way of syncing events to audio. Audio timings are set with the Lectora audio editor. Open up a new blank project and let's look at the steps involved when using Lectora to sync audio. Import Audio as an FLV File. MORE >>

Audio is a powerful and impactful tool, but it is often used incorrectly within e-learning courses. common question is "Should we have audio in the e-learning module that exactly matches the text on the screen?" It’s not that you can’t learn from audio and text, it is just that the learning is more productive if the two are separate (audio that enhances what is on the screen not repeats it word-for-word). Is it good to have audio to describe graphics on the screen? We discuss Cue Summation Theory and other theories of using audio in e-Learning. MORE >>