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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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| − | :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 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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| − | ===Recording===
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| − | :5. Test level from the board - play music or speak on mic, look for levels registering on the meters at the top. If you see a blue level here, it is receiving audio from the board. Use the board's meter as your guide to the correct the level during recording.
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| − | :6. Click '''Record''' to begin recording. The button will become a dark grey color, indicating that it is recording.
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| − | :7. Click '''Record''' again to stop recording. The new audio file will automatically save to the location set in '''Save recordings to:'''.
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| − | :8. Click '''Pause''' to temporarily stop recording, and release pause to continue with the same recording.
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| − | :9. Click '''Split''' to immediately save the file where you are at, and simultaneously begin a new recording.
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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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