LibGuides: MUSC 234 Music in Latin America -- O'Brien: Tips for Creating Your Podcast

Helpful Links & Information for Creating your Podcast Assignment

For your Critical Karaoke Project you will need to be familiar with:

Audacity Fundamentals (In Class Demo)

Key Take-Aways

Download and Install Audacity
Schedule a Podcast Studio
Record
- Plug in all accessories/headphones before loading Audacity
- Open Audacity
- Audio Set-Up:
  - Select Recording Device > Rode/External/Mic/Computer Microphone (this depends on what you are using)
  - Select Playback Device > External Headphones (This will allow you to hear the background audio as you record your voice track without it getting picked up by your mic)
- To import background audio: File > Import > Audio
- To record voice track: Record > New Track
- Recording Levels: Effect > Volume and Compression and onscreen tools (see Audacity How To's and Tutorials link below)
Post Production
- Addlestone Library has 3 Mac workstations with a variety of specialized software and equipment that may be reserved by College of Charleston students, faculty, and staff. All Workstations have Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand, and Audacity.
Export
- To export your file for submission: File > Export > MP3
- You can upload the MP3 file to OAKS
Get Help
- Use the "Need Help with Digital Projects" button to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with us!
- If you plan on meeting in a podcast studio or at a workstation, please make sure to schedule these resources too!
  - Make an In Person Appointment
  - Make an Online Appointment

Podcast Studio
Recording booths ideal for recording podcasts. Click here to schedule a podcast studio!
Audacity
Audacity is a free, downloadable, open-source audio recording and editing program. You can edit and combine multiple tracks in Audacity, so it is a good choice if you have complex editing needs. Audacity is already installed on library computers, including Production Lounge workstations.
How To's and Tutorials for Audacity
Garageband
GarageBand is Apple's free music and audio-editing software for Mac, iPadOS, and iOS. It is designed for music-making but can be used for spoken audio, as well. GarageBand is installed on the digital project workstations.
Production Lounge

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Recording booths ideal for recording podcasts, videos, interviews, and presentations.

Schedule an appointment to see how we can assist you!

Spaces, equipment, resources, and services for curricular activities related to digital scholarship and media creation located in Addlestone Library.

Mac workstations for media creation, digital scholarship, and DIY activities that support curricular assignments.