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− | == How to Create a WideOrbit-ready recording with Audio HiJack Software ==
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− | ===Starting the application===
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− | :1. Begin by starting the software called Audio HiJack, located at the menu bar at the bottom (also in the Mac's "Applications" folder).
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− | ::[[File:opening.jpg|300px]]
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− | :2. Next, be sure that the buttons labeled '''HiJack''' and '''Mute''' are engaged and shown darkened, as in the illustration below.
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− | :3. Choose '''Quick Record''' from the list at left.
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− | ::[[File:hijack-step2.jpg|600px]]
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− | ===File naming and settings===
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− | :4. Double check the following settings, as shown in the illustration below.
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− | ::'''Recording settings'''
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− | :::- '''Format''': Custom, WAV, 16-bit, Stereo
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− | :::- '''Save recordings to''': ~/Desktop - use the '''Select''' button to choose.
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− | :::- '''Name recordings with''': your production title, e.g. "Wax Lyrical pre-record"
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− | :::- '''Cool feature''': if you leave '''&date''' in place, the current date will be included in the filename. Similarly, '''%time''' will label the file with the recording start time. These labels can be very helpful later.
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− | ::'''Effects settings'''
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− | :::- '''Gain''' = 100%
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− | :::- '''Dry/Wet Mix''' = Wet
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− | ::[[File:2hijack.jpg|600px]]
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− | ===Recording===
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− | 5. Test level from board - play music or speak on mic, and look for levels registering on the meters at the top. If you see blue level here, it is receiving audio from the board - use the board's meter as your guide to the correct level during recording.
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− | 6. Click '''Record''' to begin recording - when it is darkened/grey, it is recording. <br>
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− | 7. Click '''Record''' again to stop recording - the new audio file will automatically save to the location set by "Save recordings to:" <br>
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− | [[File:4hijack.jpg]]
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− | 8. Click '''Pause''' to temporarily stop recording, and release pause to continue with the same recording <br>
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− | 9. Click '''Split''' to immediately save the file where you're at, and simultaneously begin a new recording <br>
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− | ==Editing your new Recording==
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− | Sound files that are recorded in Audio HiJack are easily edited and converted to other file formats using the companion software [[Editing & Mastering for Air: Using Fission|'''Fission''' (click for instructions]].
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− | [[Category:Production]]
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− | [[Category:Radio]]
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