# ¶ Recording Technologies

### Recording and Editing Applications

* [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/) - for Macs and PCs, free to download, available in the [Digital Studio](https://ds.bc.edu/digital-studio-about/), [Podcasting Room](https://ds.bc.edu/digital-studio-audio-video-production/multimedia-technology/), and [Sound Room](https://ds.bc.edu/digital-studio-audio-video-production/sound-room-guide/))
  * See [instructions](https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/tutorials/audacity) and related [practicum](https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/audio/sound-recording-editing/practicum-rerecording-your-reading) 
* [Adobe Audition](https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html) - for Macs, available in the Digital Studio, (not in the Podcasting or Sound Room, so it can only be used for editing and not recording in the Digital Studio.)
  * See [instructions](https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/tutorials/adobe-audition-audio)
* [Garageband](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785) - for Macs and available in the Digital Studio, Podcasting Room, and Sound Room
  * See [instructions](https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/tool-instructions/garageband)
*  [Zencastr](https://zencastr.com) is a cloud-based app accessible from anywhere. (It requires you to create an account.)

### Recording platforms and devices 

* Yeti microphones (USB-based and works with Macs & PCs) - Available at O'Neill Library Circulation Desk ([see all O'Neill technology](https://libguides.bc.edu/lendingtechnology/Equipment))
* [Podcasting and Sound Room equipment](https://ds.bc.edu/digital-studio-audio-video-production/) (in the O'Neill Libraries' [Digital Studio](https://ds.bc.edu/digital-studio-audio-video-production/))
* Your smartphone

The following videos provide recording with a smartphone tips:

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Use An iPhone To Record High Quality Audio For Your Videos
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Recording better audio with a smartphone: Some suggestions
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