Is there a simple way using Audacity to send spoken emails to avoid all that typing? And, if so, how would I do it please? I am sorry if it sounds like a silly question. I am very new here.
L.
Record yourself, and export the recording in MP3 format to keep the size down.
Create a normal e-mail containing words such as: “Hi sweetheart / Dear Sir / Hello Mum … please listen to the audio message attached”. Add the MP3 as an attachment and send it.
Tip: Make the recording in mono and use a fairly low bit rate for the MP3 (say, 32 kbps) so as to keep the file size down.
Tip: Keep the size of the MP3 to less than 1MB. Some e-mail message boxes have a 1 MB limit.
Tip: Don’t tell them that it is because you can’t be bothered to type.
Tip: Avoid sending the file in an uncommon format unless you know for certain that the recipient can play that format.
I do not know if I am doing this right. Anyway, I hope you will get to see it. You say reduce the bit rate to 32kbps. Is that the “Project Rate” set at 44100 Hz.? And do I reduce it to 32000? It will be a few days until I can do this. I am sending to Amazon for a sound card. Thanks for your help Steve
Leave the Project Rate at 44100 Hz.
Set the MP3 bit rate in the Export Options (when you export) Audacity Manual
For voice by e-mail I would suggest that you record in mono (at 44100 Hz sample rate) and select “Constant Bit Rate > 32kbps” in the MP3 Export options.