Introduction to Audio Recording
Summary Questions 1.What is the first step in setting up your computer to record? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Summary Questions 1.What is the first step in setting up your computer to record? Answer: Connect the microphone. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Summary Questions 2.Where is the Sound Recorder program found if you are opening it from the “Start” menu? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
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, All rights reserved.
Summary Questions 3.What must be accomplished in the Volume Control program? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
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, All rights reserved.
Summary Questions 4.How do you start the recording process? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Summary Questions 4.How do you start the recording process? Answer: Click on the red “Record” button. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
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, All rights reserved.
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, All rights reserved.
Summary Questions 6.What are three ways to change the characteristics or quality of a recording? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
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, All rights reserved.