Getting Started

• Introduction to Digital Audio
• Copyright Issues
• Best Practices for Working with Digital Audio
• What's New in Garageband '11
• Introduction to Garageband!
• Introduction to Podcasting for PCs and Macs

Quick Guides

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• Digital Audio Basics [PDF file]
• Setting Up Your Computer to Record Audio [PDF file]
• Recording and Editing Digital Audio [PDF file]
• Recording a Podcast in Garageband
• Basics of Editing Audio in Audacity (PDF file)
• Original Audio File
• Edited Audio File - MP3
• Recording and Editing Audio in Camtasia 6 (PDF file)
• Setting Up Your Computer Running Windows Vista to Record Audio
• Setting Up Your Computer Running Windows 7 to Record Audio
• Guide to Compression

Digital Audio Resources

• Free Audio Resources
• Commerical Audio Resources
• ACC Digital Audio Resources
• Resources for Podcasters
• Digital Audio Blog

Tutorials

Faculty

• Professional Development Workshops
• Instructional Development Services
• Faculty Resource Centers
• ACC Media Services
  
• Wimba (for Blackboard)
• Garageband '09 and '11 Tutorial
  

Students

• Free Online Training in Digital Audio

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is digital audio?
• How does digital audio work and what quality should I expect?
• What kind of equipment do I need to edit audio on a computer?
• What is MIDI?
• What is an MP3?
• What is the sampling rate?
• What is podcasting and why is it important in education?
• What audio tools are available in Blackboard?
• Where can I find digital audio tutorials on the Web?
• Which version of Audacity works with Windows 7?
• I have a question not answered in this FAQ.