This is, by design, not nearly as complex as something like Hindenburg, but the reality is that if you’re recording a high level of audio on the front end you shouldn’t need a full-on DAW to create a great sounding finished podcast. We view Alitu as a great tool if you want to do regular content cuts, and apply some of the algorithmic mastering effects to your audio.

Colin and his team know a TON about editing great sounding audio and has baked much of those best practices right into this tool. While this is a browser based tool, don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the UI. These exported files can then be submitted to an instructor for proof of participation or for grading.Alitu is a browser-based tool created by the team at The Podcast Host. Follow the steps in the SNO Audacity Introduction Video to create and export a narrated audio track about your current location. Once you have finished capturing your recordings, upload all of these files to a computer with Audacity editing software installed. After you have collected these sounds, record some narration of yourself describing your environment and what you hear. ActivityĬapture the Sound of Your Current Locationįor this activity, begin by recording the ambient background and natural sounds in your current environment (consider going outside if that offers more recording potential).

Muting tracks for more isolated editing.

Video overview of the Audacity interface.

This lesson will provide an overview of the platform and walk you through the basics of using it to produce a podcast. While it may not have all the bells and whistles that some other programs do, it’s hard to beat its price, making it a great option for student journalists in need of affordable editing software.

Audacity is a free, multi-track audio editor and recorder that works with Windows, Macs, and other operating systems.

Audacity podcast editing