Audacity

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Audacity is a free, open source, cross-platform and easy-to-use audio software for multi-track recording and editing. It can record live audio through a microphone, mixer, or digitize recordings from other media. With some sound cards, and on any recent version of Windows, Audacity can also capture streaming audio. Import sound files, edit them, and combine them with other files or new recordings. Export your recordings in several common file formats. Is Audacity suitable for recording a podcast? Yes, Audacity features a large number of effects and preset EQ curves with real time preview. It also lets you import and export WAV, AIFF, AU, FLAC, and MP3 natively. In addition, an auto-duck feature lets you mix different audio tracks or voiceovers for recording a proper podcast. Is Audacity safe to use? Audacity is free and open-source software that's been around for many years, so yes, it's safe to use. There was some controversy in 2021 after the company was acquired by Muse Group and changes were made to the program's privacy policy, but thankfully the community's protests got Audacity back on track. Does Audacity work on Android or iOS? No, Audacity is not available for Android or iOS, but What are the best Audacity features? Audacity packs several features for recording and editing different type of audio files such as: • 100+ sound effects. • Support for 16-bit, 24-bit and 32-bit audio files • Simple audio compressor • A built-in mixer • Plot Spectrum window for detailed...