Recording Software

[50gumbys]

Not sure if this is the place for this request.

 

I've been looking for free recording software, so I can record readings for a brother who is going blind.

I'm in a bind financially, so I can't afford a hefty outlay on software.

 

So I was wondering if anyone here knows of a software package I could use to do these recordings.

 

Many thanks to all of you.

 

 

[Tortuga]

What type of recordings are you talking about? 

[50gumbys]

I realise the society has got so much covered as far as recordings.

I was talking to this brother about the book of Br Max Liebster, and how much it had encouraged myself.

And he expressed a desire to "read" it.

 

I'm not talking about embarking on a recording of a number of publications - just this one.

Then I'd burn a CD for him, so he could play it back.

Edited April 24, 2020 by 50gumbys

[Hinata]

Are you talking about audio recording? This topic may be suited better for Computer forums.

 

Use Audacity or Goldwave. Both are free, professional and well-known software that are easy to use.

[Tortuga]

I use Goldwave and I like it.

 

Have you looked at alternative ways for him to hear the book?

[Tortuga]

About 30 years ago we had a blind brother in our congregation and I got some volunteers to record the yearbook for him. It was a fun group project and he loved hearing the entire yearbook. I even found volunteers that had the appropriate accent for the country they were reading 👍🏻

[50gumbys]

1 hour ago, Bro Richard said:

About 30 years ago we had a blind brother in our congregation and I got some volunteers to record the yearbook for him. It was a fun group project and he loved hearing the entire yearbook

 

How cool is that ???????

 

I tried to use Audacity, but there are restrictions without paying.

 

I'll try Goldwave.

 

Thank you so much for the information!

 

[50gumbys]

I tried to download Goldwave.

 

Got an error - how do I work around this? 

 

Thank you again!

 

[pholmes38]

If you already have the audio file, such as the reading of one of our publications, then you could use Deepburner to copy (burn) it to a disc

[Hinata]

1 hour ago, 50gumbys said:

I tried to download Goldwave.

 

Got an error - how do I work around this? 

 

This error is not related to Goldwave. It means your computer hard drive (i.e. file system) is damaged.

 

 

Try opening a program “cmd” from your Start option, and you will be given a prompt window to enter commands. Type “sfc /scannow” as shown. Your PC will start scanning drive automatically like on the picture. (The shape and the colour of the cmd screen may differ from computer to computer.)

 

Alternatively, download another copy of the installer, or try running it as Administrator privilege. (However, to avoid your computer going damaged, I suggest you to go take it look at someone who is professional.)

 

 

 

Audacity is completely free. There are no paid version of Audacity. I think you may have misread about the paid version. Goldwave, on the other hand, is pay-to-use. The free version of Goldwave is a restricted version, but there are no consequences for not paying it.

[Musky]

Make sure the version of the software is the correct version for your operating system. Like, don't download the android version if you have a Windows pc, etc. (if they offer different versions for different operating systems)

 

That's what I've found that can cause the error message that you received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[booboo]

If the brother has access to tablet or computer:  Audible (Amazon) offers the audio version for $4.98 you just need the kindle app for iPad,iOS, android or windows 10.  

(The kindle app itself is free. ) 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Crucible-Terror-Story-Survival-Through/dp/1937188019

 

[booboo]

Oops. My mistake the book is only on kindle to read i meant to find a link to amazon Audible.  However it is not available on that media. , my apologies🥴

Edited April 24, 2020 by booboo

[Brother_Bliss]

On 4/23/2020 at 11:53 PM, 50gumbys said:

I've been looking for free recording software, so I can record readings for a brother who is going blind.

Here is one for Windows that I haven't tried...

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-voice-recorder/9wzdncrfhwkn?ocid=9wzdncrfhwkn_ORSEARCH_Bing&rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab

 

Here is one for Android that I do use. It's free, but I did drop a little bit for the Pro version...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coffeebeanventures.easyvoicerecorder&hl=en_US

 

Hope that helps!

[50gumbys]

Oh wow!

I am so grateful for all your comments and suggestions!

 

Thank you B I G  time!

 

 

[Floyd]

Audacity rocks.