Recording sounds has become much easier in recent years thanks to computers with built-in microphones and recording programs. Apple in particular equips all of its computers with microphones and video cameras. Apple also includes the GarageBand program, a useful tool for recording sounds. Thanks to this guide you can learn how.
Steps
Step 1. Open GarageBand and start a new project
To open the program, click the icon in the dock or find the program icon in the Applications menu. When you run the program, a dialog box with many options will appear. Click the "Create a New Podcast Episode" button. An optimized template for human voice recording will open, which you can use to record any sound.
Step 2. Name your project
A dialog box will appear asking you to name the file you are creating. Type your preferred name in the text field, then click the "Create" button.
Step 3. Select the track you want to record on
In the left panel of the GarageBand interface, you will see many predefined audio tracks. Select "Male Voice" or "Female Voice" by clicking on one of those tracks.
Step 4. Record your sound
Click on the circular red button in the middle panel to start recording. Any sound captured by your Mac's microphone can be recorded, so be careful to minimize background noise when recording your own sounds. When you have finished recording, press the blue "Play" button (shaped like a triangle) to stop recording.
Step 5. Check your registration
Next to the "Register" button, there is a button with a vertical line and a triangle. Click this button to return the audio track to the beginning. Now click the "Play" button to play the audio. By clicking on the "Play" button you can stop playback.
Step 6. Record the sound again if necessary
If you are not happy with the quality of your recording, return the track to the beginning and press the "Record" button again. This will allow you to overwrite the old audio, so note that you will lose previous data. Check the new registration when done.
Step 7. Save the GarageBand file
When you are happy with your recording, save the file. Click on the "File" menu and click on "Save". This will save the GarageBand project using the filename and location you chose earlier.
Step 8. Export the recording to an audio file
When you used the "Save" feature you simply saved the GarageBand project file; the audio will not be able to be played by a media player. To export the recording in an audio format (such as.mp3), click on the "Share" menu and click on "Export song to disk". In the dialog box that appears, select the desired format in the "Compress using" field. Click "Export", give the file a name when prompted, and then click "Save". Now you can play your audio file in any multimedia player.
