This document provides instructions for downloading Audacity audio recording software, downloading the Lame MP3 encoder, and using them together to record and save an audio file in MP3 format. It tells the user to download Audacity, then download the Lame MP3 encoder while reading the directions. After both downloads are complete, the user can make a recording in Audacity and save it as an MP3 file, naming and saving the file. They may need to locate the Lame encoder first before the MP3 will export. Once saved, the MP3 file will be in the user's chosen save location.