1. Introduction to Audio Recording

2. Summary Questions 1.What is the first step in setting up your computer to record? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

3. Summary Questions 1.What is the first step in setting up your computer to record? Answer: Connect the microphone. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

4. Summary Questions 2.Where is the Sound Recorder program found if you are opening it from the “Start” menu? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

5. Summary Questions 2.Where is the Sound Recorder program found if your are opening it form the “Start” menu? Answer: In the “Entertainment” group of “Accessories” in “All Programs”. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

6. Summary Questions 3.What must be accomplished in the Volume Control program? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

7. Summary Questions 3.What must be accomplished in the Volume Control program? Answer: The correct input is selected and the volume for that input is brought to the correct level. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

8. Summary Questions 4.How do you start the recording process? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

9. Summary Questions 4.How do you start the recording process? Answer: Click on the red “Record” button. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

10. Summary Questions 5.Describe the signal strength as displayed by the green line in the Sound Recorder when the record volume is properly set. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

11. Summary Questions 5.Describe the signal strength as displayed by the green line in the Sound Recorder when the record volume is properly set. Answer: The signal should fill 50-75% of the height of the box. Do not allow the signal to “flatten” at the top or bottom. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

12. Summary Questions 6.What are three ways to change the characteristics or quality of a recording? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

13. Summary Questions 6.What are three ways to change the characteristics or quality of a recording? Answer: Adjusting the quality level of the recording under “Properties. Adjusting the volume level. Adding echo. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.