Record multiple channels at once (subject to appropriate hardware). Record at 24-bit depth on Windows (using Windows WASAPI host), Mac OS X or Linux (using ALSA or JACK host). Up to 384,000 Hz is supported for appropriate high-resolution devices on Windows (using WASAPI), Mac OS X, and Linux. Record at sample rates up to 192,000 Hz (subject to appropriate hardware and host selection). Record at very low latencies on supported devices on Linux by using Audacity with JACK. Timer Record and Sound Activated Recording features.ĭub over existing tracks to create multi-track recordings. Record computer playback on Windows Vista and later by choosing 'Windows WASAPI' host in Device Toolbar then a 'loopback' input. Record from microphone, line input, USB/Firewire devices and others. Level meters can monitor volume levels before, during and after recording. Clipping can be displayed in the waveform or in a label track.

With some sound cards, and on any recent version of Windows, Audacity can also capture streaming audio.ĭevice Toolbar manages multiple recording and playback devices.

Numerous effects including change speed or pitch and vocal reduction or isolation (given suitable stereo tracks).Īudacity can record live audio through a microphone or mixer, or digitize recordings from other media.

Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together.

AC3, M4A/M4R (AAC), WMA and other formats supported using optional libraries.

Edit WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis sound files.

Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs.

Record computer playback on any Windows Vista or later machine.

The interface is translated into many languages.

Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10Īudacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.

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