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Audacity Step by Step Tutorial for Beginners - 2026

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Master EditorMaster Editor·67.7K views · Jan 2025

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  1. 2:422:00Select and configure a microphone in AudacityThe narrator demonstrates how to use the 'Audio Setup' button to select a recording device, including how to rescan for newly connected hardware like the Scarlet 2i2 interface.AudacityAI Audio Editor
  2. 4:500:33Enable the Device Toolbar in AudacityThe user navigates to the View menu and Toolbars to enable the Device Toolbar for easier monitoring of active audio inputs.AudacityAI Audio Editor
  3. 9:482:00Monitor and adjust input levelsThe demonstration shows how to enable 'Silent Monitoring' on the recording meter to check for clipping and adjust the gain slider to stay below -6 dB.AudacityAI Audio Editor
  4. 12:400:48Save an Audacity projectThe user demonstrates going to File > Save Project to create a local .aup3 file to preserve the recording session.AudacityAI Audio Editor
  5. 13:580:15Playback recorded audioThe narrator demonstrates clicking a specific spot on the timeline and using the space bar to play back the recorded clip.AudacityAI Audio Editor