Podcasting Tools
If you are recording and editing an audio project (whether it is published as a podcast or not), explore this post for our recommendations on software and hardware available and resources for training and support.
If you are an instructor planning a project, please see our Audio for Projects and Assignments Project in a Box guide.
Software Guides
We recommend Audacity as a free, open source software for audio editing. See our:
- Audacity Technology Documentation article for features and installation
- Audacity Workshop post for agenda and feature details
On Campus Help and Resources
Loaner Audio Equipment
Audio Equipment such as microphones and tripods are available for checkout.
- from Technology Services: see what is available and reserve equipment online or email the Help Desk at helpdesk@wooster.edu. Pickup at Morgan Hall 3rd Floor Tech Services Help Desk, M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
- from the Library: see what is available and borrow from the Andrews Library Circulation Desk
Sound Studio
The Sound Studio in Andrews Library Digital Studio offers a quiet space with three condenser microphones, a mixer, and a computer = reserve spaces through 25 Live.
Staff
Digital Media Assistants are Educational Technology student employees available for consultations at the Digital Media Bar in Andrews Library. Book an appointment.
CoRE Consultants are student employees who can assist with your work in the Digital Studio.
Assets
Script templates: Excel format, Word table format (SharePoint)
Soundtracks and Sound Effects
For copyright-free media such as soundtracks and sound effects to use in your projects, see our Copyright-free Media post.
Example Files
Download example audio files here to practice using Audacity.