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bibliobound · Guest

Hi:

After limping along with the software that came with my Dell, I have upgraded my computer and want to upgrade my recording software. I am somewhat familiar with Pro tools but really don't know what else is out there. I know I need to spend a bit but don't want to go over 3-400 hundred dollars max.

Though I am usually recording just my voice. I would like something that I can put background music etc. to if need be and it needs to have some good editing tools but not so much to learn that it is overwhelming. I also have to be able to send good quality files in wav and mp3 generally.

Thanks for any recommendations.. I appreciate your time.

Thanks,
Nancy

Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

I'm an Adobe Audition person, but having a radio production background may be why I like it so much.

If you don't have an audio editing/production background, there may be other options that would be better for you.

Brett Mason · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject:

Nancy, you would profit from the wealth of information available on this venerable forum by searching the archives. As an example, you may want to start on a thread such as this: http://www.vo-bb.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3345&highlight=software

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Hart · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject:

Nancy,

May I suggest you search the forums. There are many topics you'll find helpful.

There's a wide range of programs that may suit you. Audacity is free, Goldwave is very inexpensive (around $50 if memory serves), Audition and Sound Forge are a bit more at around $300 each. Adobe has come out with a new slimmed down program called Sound Booth at around $200, but I have no experience with it.

I'd suggest reviewing the archives, then going to download.com and downloading the trial versions of 2 or 3 so you can try them before you buy.

And finally, I too am an Audition fan. For what I specifically do it works for me.
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jessespringer · Guest

I also am a big fan of Adobe Audition. It has basically the same features of Adobe Soundbooth, which is new. In fact I might recommend Adobe Soundbooth at this point.

Great piece of software, versatile, and easy to use.

bibliobound · Guest

Thanks for the advice. I will check it out.

Best to all,
Nancy

jrodriguez315 · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:10 am Post subject:

I have tried and recommend Adbobe Soundbooth. Great piece of software, very powerful and easy to use. Single-track only though.
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TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:30 am Post subject:

Another vote for Adobe Audition.
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