Day 1 Recap – Still Time to Join the Final 2 Audacity Sessions!

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Master Editor
August 06, 2025

We just wrapped up Day 1 of the Audacity Accelerator Program, and I have to say—it was a powerful start.

Participants were fully engaged, took pages of notes, and left feeling genuinely excited about what they learned.

Many of them told me they’ll be showing up to the next two sessions with even more enthusiasm, because they finally started seeing how everything fits together.

If you missed today, the good news is…
✅ You still have time to join the remaining 2 sessions
✅ You’ll get access to the recording of Day 1
✅ You can jump in without feeling lost

🔍 Here’s what we covered on Day 1:

🎙️ Microphone Technique & Setup

  • How to position a mic like the Blue Yeti correctly (and why most people get it wrong)

  • Real-world solutions for reducing sibilance and recording in small spaces like closets

  • Best practices for maintaining consistent mic distance and angle

🛠️ Audacity Setup & Safe Usage

  • Which version of Audacity to use (and what to avoid)

  • Why you should skip Muse Hub and when not to update mid-project

  • What’s coming in Audacity 4.0—and how to prepare

🎧 Core Voice Effects for Audiobook & VO

  • How to safely apply Normalize, Noise Reduction, EQ, and Compression

  • The role of dynamic range in voice clarity

  • Factory preset recommendations for EQ and compressor

  • Why over-compression can ruin your sound (and how to avoid it)

🎚️ Multi-Track Editing in Audacity

  • How to combine multiple voice files using Mix & Render

  • Layering tracks and recording new takes using Shift + Record

  • Practical mixing tips for podcasting, content, or audiobook post-production

And of course, participants were encouraged to send follow-up questions—and many already have!

🗓️ What We’ll Cover Next (You Can Still Join):

🔸 Day 2 (Tomorrow):

  • Effects that work in any situation (VO, audiobooks, podcasts, content)

  • Mixing voice with background music

  • How to use third-party plugins effectively (iZotope, Waves, Supertone, etc.)

  • Which plugin to use for which type of voice or problem

🔸 Day 3:

  • Building a custom macro for your voice

  • Troubleshooting common problems (noise, echo, peaks, sibilance, etc.)

  • Recording techniques that make post-production faster and easier

  • Final Q&A + wrap-up to make sure your workflow is solid

If you’re ready to finally get fluent in Audacity, this is the time.

And since we’re only halfway through the program, you’re not too late.

You’ll get replay access for Day 1 right away, and you’ll be on the list for live Q&A in the next sessions.

Let’s make editing in Audacity finally feel simple, fast, and professional.

– Akhtar
Master Editor
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