This document provides guidance on gathering, recording, and editing audio for multimedia projects. It discusses the necessary equipment for audio recording like digital recorders, microphones, and headphones. It offers tips for conducting interviews such as finding a quiet place, asking open-ended questions, and getting identifying information from subjects. It also explains how to collect additional audio like room tones and sound effects. Finally, it reviews common audio file formats and provides instructions for using audio editing software to convert files and trim recordings for posting online.

1. AudioGood audio is the basis of multimedia.

2. AudioVoicesEmotionPeople telling their own stories in their own wordsAllows audience to imagine visuals

3. AudioWHAT YOU NEED TO GATHER AUDIO:Digital recorder (that saves as .wav, .wma or .mp3 format)

4. Headphones

5. Microphone

6. Cables

7. Backup batteriesGetting Started with Recorder1. Turn it on.2. Find record, stop, playback, files etc.3. Plug in headphones and microphone. 4. Press record.5. Listening on your headphones.6. Start talking. Listen for sound quality. Reposition mic.

8. Tips for InterviewingFind a quiet place.

9. Record 2 min of room tone.

10. Get comfortable. Make your subject comfortable.

11. Ask a introductory question.Tips for InterviewingEncourage the subject to answer in complete sentences by keeping your questions short and open ended.

12. Avoid “yes” or “no” questions.

13. Ask subject to repeat herself if necessary.Tips for InterviewingDo not move your hand or shake the device.

14. Do not say “uh huh” or talk while you interview. Listen.

15. Maintain eye contact. Listen. Nod.

16. Get an ID: Name, age, occupation, location.Tips for InterviewingWhen you are done interviewing, let the recorder continue to run. Sometimes this is when you get the best stuff.

17. Make sure you have your ID.Collect Other SoundsRoom ToneThe background sound of the room. Turn on your recorder and let it run For 2 min.Use it to loop under your interview later.

18. Collect Other SoundSound EffectsMakes audio more vivid.Car doors slamming. Eggs frying. Dogs barking. Birds chirping. Gavel pounding. Dentist drilling. Etc.

19. Editing AudioSimple Audio Editing ProgramsGarageBand (for Macs) Audacity (for PCs and Macs) – Free download

20. Editing AudioCommon Types of Audio Files You Should Be Able to Recognize.wma (windows media audio).wav (uncompressed windows file).mp3 (most universal audio format).aiff (Mac and standard podcasting format)

21. Editing Audio1. Plug your recorder into the USB.2. Drag your audio file(s) onto your desktop.3. Make a copy. Ctrl and Click. Duplicate.4. Edit the copy, NOT the original.

22. Editing AudioSwitch Audio ConverterA free downloadWorks on both Macs and PCAvailable in Boz 134Go>Applications>Switch

23. Editing AudioSwitch Audio ConverterGo>Applications>SwitchDrag file in3. Output as .aiff for Garageband .wav for Audacity4. Hit “Convert” button

24. Editing and Posting AudioEdit your audio to desired length

25. Save and Export as .mp3

26. Post .mp3 online

27. Soundcloud.com offers audio free hosting and a player that is compatible with Wordpress.com