Audacity Forum

... ambient noise so it may not be a problem. If a lower gain setting encourages you to speak in a stronger voice and get closer to the mic, that may help. (As long as you don't get too close to the mic where you start getting other problems... 6 inches is usually about right.) I am currently exporting ...

... sounded too loud in comparison to the rest of the track. The normalize effect seems to have solved most of the problem, but I still need a little help with the compressor. Here is a short sample of the track. Could you please provide some feedback in terms of the overall sound, effects, what could ...

truckin72 wrote:Somebody please help!!!

Sorry, I can't help without your cooperation. If you don't follow advice or provide the information requested then there is nothing that we can do to help.

You will probably find the "Getting Started" tutorials helpful: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/quick_help.html
If you installed from the dmg, these tutorial will also be available via the Audacity "Help menu > Quick Help".

... I prefer to go a little lower. The ACX guidelines for audiobook recording state a peak level of -3 dB (mono 192 kbps CBR MP3) http://www.acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300

... I'll start saving up for some proper audio equipment and try that instead. I don't really see what other option I have. Thanks for all of the help you've provided - it's been very informative.

... I'm not very technical at all. I ended up downloading both and can't remember which one I used in the end. Sorry. I hope someone can still help or explain how I can let you know that bit. My question is this: How do I cut and paste a section of audio from one track into another? Situation: ...

Missed a step. Are you using Audacity 2.0.6 and is the Mac using OS-X 10.10.x (Yosemite)?

Koz

Were you editing a copy of the original sound file? Can't you go back to the copy and pick up where you left off?
How many tracks and how long was the show in minutes? Had you gotten to save at least one Project before it crashed? Did you save a Project before you started editing?

Koz

... and video files: Windows Movie Maker or Lightworks HERE is a cool video tutorial! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUBBt5geQPc Some explanations to help your further understanding; A = speakers, your headset B = Audio recording device (Can be set to anything with an input for microphones or something, ...