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<< random numbering of the .au files>> Why is that used ? Exactly what I thought :o No-copy option as default for importing is nothing else than a trap. It is useful when working on large files, but I would prefer the "Safe" options to be the default. (Isn't it more usual for default valu...

Please try this test: Set the recording channels to 1 (mono) in Preferences. Set the default "Quality" settings to 44100 Hz and 16 bit (also in Preferences). Close Audacity and restart it (probably not necessary, but just to make sure that the changes take effect). Record one mono track. R...

If you use Audacity 1.3.5 and you click on "Help > Audio Device Info" what is shown?
(You can copy and paste the output).

Don't lose the commandment that thou shalt record in a quiet room. The number of microphones necessary in a noisy room or echo filled gymnasium will push you right out a Zoom in a hurry. It cannot be over emphasised. The recording environment is one of the most important factors. I've read that PZM...

You could always burn the whole thing to a CD (assuming that you have a CD writer), then copy the CD to tape. That way you would have a CD and tape.
(the same cable would do the job if you play the |CD on your computer.

right but it seems the Project Rate is indicated on the lower left hand side of the panel bar isn't there also a Project Resolution? 8bit, 16bit, 24bit etc? There is a "default recording resolution" bit depth that you set up in Preferences, but Audacity does not really care what bit depth...

On Windows?
If you can get it to work with Windows Sound Recorder, we can most likely help you get it working with Audacity.

cgib55 wrote:Also, what is the standard amount of seconds between songs in commercial recordings?

There is no standard amount of seconds between songs in commercial recordings. It is quite common on some commercial recordings to have no gaps at all. Other CD's can have 4 seconds or more.

That was looking good ftc, but then your web page went off and I got the error message: "Server Error The server encountered a temporary error and could not complete your request. Please try again in 30 seconds. " Tried it again and able to read the rest of the tutorial. Your instructions ...

The forum is a learning tool. At least I thought it was Yes it certainly is. I've learned loads about Audacity since I've been coming here. I don't have control over file corruption! Do other programs like Garageband or Pro Tools have this problem too? Random file corruption is pretty rare - new us...