Blog #6 - Podcast!

I used Audacity, an external microphone, and an audio track from a Metallica CD to compose my podcast.  First, I opened the track file in Audacity, then I edited the track by cutting out unwanted parts, adding fade out and fade in effects,and adjusting the volume.  Next, I used the external microphone to record the narration for my podcast.  I cut and pasted the track pieces in as the beginning and ending of my podcast.  Finally, I exported the audio file as an MP3.

The only problem I encountered was figuring out how to adjust the volume on the track. It was not a very intuitive process.  I had to look up on the internet how to do it but once I did that, it was very easy. 

I have tinkered with Audacity to adjust settings to work with certain software before so this was not my first go around with it.  I am pleased at how easy it is to piece different audio tracks together and edit them.  It is surprising to find such a quality audio editing product for free.

I will continue and no doubt increase my usage of Audacity as I now have it downloaded onto my work computer and am feeling more and more comfortable working with it.  I plan to use it to incorporate more and more music into my courses as both background and transitional enhancements.

Link to mp3 file on Uark Comp Server:
https://comp.uark.edu/~ctudor/Audio/CTudor_Podcast.mp3