If this is not an option for some reason, then repeat Step 4 (above) and reduce the Sample rate to 22kHz (FM Radio quality). If your phone lacks the storage capacity, copy the files to a computer or email them to your editor before deleting the original file to free up space. Each hour of CD quality audio takes up roughly 360mb of space. Select Gmail or your email provider to automatically attach the file to an email draft.ĭepending on the length of your route, you might be required to record up to two hours of audio. Select the file you have just recorded and renamed by touching it and holding down your finger. To send files to your editor after recording with Smart Audio Recorder, follow these steps.ġ. Add sequential numbers for each recording take, for example, “Introduction to Cape Town 01” and “Introduction to Cape Town 02”. Give each file the same name as each location on your route. This reduces overall turnaround time for your walk and makes things easier for your editor. Selecting Skip silence (optional) will automatically remove stretches of silence between takes, also reducing file size. You’ll be able to see how much recording time remains in your phone’s storage. Go back to the main recording screen and hit Record.

If it’s too loud, move back slightly or speak softer.Īdvanced: You can also deselect Device’s auto gain control to Calibrate the loudness of your voice.Ĩ. Try to keep it at around the level indicated above (two thirds of the maximum). The yellow level meter should never reach the highest point, as this will result in distortion. Touch Test and speak into the bottom half of the phone (where the microphone is). Position the phone around 4 inches (12-15cm) away from your mouth.

Go back to the menu and select Microphone adjustmentħ. Touch the bottom left Android menu button to open Settings.Ħ. Go to the Google Play store and download Smart Voice Recorder (free).ģ. It’s your voice that will be giving directions and telling stories, so this tutorial will help you to create the best possible audio using your Android device.ġ. Recording the best possible quality audio for your tour will mean more people enjoying and sharing it. Creating a VoiceMap audio tour is easy, intuitive and a great way to tell your stories, but there are also a few new things to be learned.

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