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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).<br>
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| − | [[File:opening.jpg]] <br>
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| − | 2. Next, be sure that the buttons labeled '''HiJack''' and '''Mute''' are on (darkened, as below)<br>
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| − | 3. Then choose '''Quick Record''' from the list at left
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| − | ===File naming and settings===
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| − | 4. Double check these settings are as above: <br>
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| − | '''Recording settings'''
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| − | #Format: Custom, WAV, 16-bit, Stereo -
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| − | #Save recordings to: ~/Desktop
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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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| − | ===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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| − | 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 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 here for instructions]]
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| − | [[Category:Production]]
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| − | [[Category:Radio]]
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