Using Audio Files

Audio files can help guide the end user through the course and provide supplemental information. Each page or step within a course or simulation can have a supported audio file - MP3 or WAV - associated with the content. When in the Editor, all audio files inserted as WAV files are automatically converted to MP3. WAV files in existing content will be converted to MP3 during the publishing process.

Audio can be incorporated into two ways:

1. Create an audio recording from directly within the application. This capability is excellent for quick, simple recordings that will not require further editing or processing. By default, recording audio within the Editor will create MP3 files. 
2. Import an audio file created with an external audio editor application. Using an external audio editor allows you more flexibility to enhance or edit your audio recording.

If using WAV files, it is recommended to use the following settings to avoid distortion in the published output:

Creating an Audio File

1. In the task pane area, select the Course tab.
2. Select the page to contain the audio.
3. Select Home > Record to open the Recording Options window.
4. Complete the following fields:

   Field	Description
   Recording Device	Select the input recording device. This selection is machine specific.
   Recording Quality	Specify the audio quality setting. Setting MP3 WAV High 320kbps 16-bit Medium 128kbps 8-bit Low 64kbps 8-bit
   Transcript	Enter text for the transcript. NOTE: Click the down arrow to display the text field.
   Length	Displays the recording length in seconds once the recording is started.

5. Click  to start the recording.
6. Perform any of the following:

   If You Want to	Then
   Pause the current recording	Click .
   Stop the current recording	Click .
   Review the current recording	Click .

7. Click OK.

Importing an Audio File

1. In the task pane area, select the page to contain the audio.
2. Click the Audio tab.
3. Complete the following fields:

   Field	Description
   Audio source	Select Manual from the drop-down list.
   Audio file	Click Browse.... Choose the MP3 or WAV audio file to import. Click Open.

Modifying an Audio File

1. In the task pane, select the page containing the audio.
2. Click the Audio tab.
3. Perform any of the following:

   If You Want to	Then
   Play an audio file	Click . You can adjust the volume using the slide bar. To stop the playback, click .
   Transcribe an audio file	Enter the text of the audio file in the Transcript field. NOTE: The transcript text is plain text.
   Delete an audio file	Verify the audio file you want to delete is displayed in the Audio file field. NOTE: You can use Browse... to navigate to the proper file. Click Delete to delete the audio file. NOTE: You will not be prompted to confirm the delete action. The file will be instantly deleted.