Audacity

Download Audacity

You can download Audacity here. Click on the Windows link and then click on the link for the latest Audacity Installer. Download, open, and run the .exe installer file. Follow the wizard as it prompts you through the process of installing Audacity on your computer.

Download LAME MP3 Encoder

Now you can download the LAME MP3 Encoder under Plug-in's and Libraries. This plug-in allows you to export audio files in MP3 format. Follow the instructions provided on the download page to install the correct version of the plug-in. Download, open, and run the .exe installer file. Follow the wizard as it prompts you through the process of installing the LAME MP3 Encoder on your computer.

Open Audacity

Open Audacity by going to Start > All Programs > Audacity or double-click on the desktop icon.

Start Recording Audio

Now let's start recording with these Audacity tutorial videos:.

Recording Setup

The Editing Tools

Basic Editing and Trimming Your Audio

Adjusting Levels

Importing Audio and Adding Music to Your Podcast

Saving Your Project and Exporting the MP3

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Audacity Portable

Audacity Portable is the popular Audacity audio editor packaged as a portable app, so you can take your audio files along with everything you need to edit and record on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

Click here for Audacity Portable support, including instructions for installing, using, and upgrading.