LibGuides: Media Mania: Audio

Audio Editing, Recording and Transcribing

5 Alternatives to Aviary for Creating Audio Online
From Richard Byrne's "Free Technology for Teachers" blog 08/20/12.
Audacity
Free software for editing and recording audio files.
Audacity Tutorials
From the TeacherTrainingVideos.com website.
CutMp3.net
" Simple online utility that enables you to cut out pieces of a MP3 files without having to decode that MP3. The tool cuts the MP3 at the frame level without losing the quality of your MP3. You don't need to upload MP3, CutMP3.net cuts MP3 locally."
How to Record Streaming Audio with Audacity
By Amit Agarwal, the founder of "Digital Inspiration" website.
Online Audio Extractor
Extract audio from videos. No downloads or sign-ins required.
oTranscribe.com
"A free web app to take the pain out of transcribing recorded interviews." Puts transcribe window and playback on same page. Can adjust the playback speed. Also allow you to insert time stamp.
The Podcast Host
This guide holds your hand through every single thing you need to do to Start a Podcast. Including planning for success, top quality equipment, recording, editing, publishing and growth
SpeakPipe.com Voice Recorder
Free online voice recorder. Does not require software download.
Voice Recording Tools
From Richard Byrne's "Free Technology for Teachers" blog.

Speech-to-Text & Text-to-Speech Websites

10 Free Text-to-Speech Tools for Educators
From Educational Technology and Mobile Learning website.
Announcify.com
Free text-to-speech plugin for Chrome and Android devices.
Excellent Speech to Text Tools for Teachers
From Med Kharbach, the founder and editor of "Educational Technology and Mobile Learning".
Google Web Speech API Demonstration
Speak into your computer microphone and have it transcribe your message which then can be copy and pasted into a document.
Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech in Your Web Browser
Post by Richard Byrne in his "Free Technology for Teachers" blog dated 03/19/14.
Text to Speech
Free online text to speech which allows you to select language, effects and more. From SitePal.com

Royalty-Free Music

Some music selections may have specific restrictions. Even if a song is royalty-free, please give credit to the source when using it. Also see the above tab for OERs.

Ambient-Mixer.com
"Listen to relaxing music, ambient atmospheres and astonishing sound effects. Just click on an image below to start chilling. If you want, you can even create your own atmospheric sound mix, online and for free. Every audio template can be easily edited for your own needs."
Creative Commons Music for Videos
Free Music Archive
iBeat
Jamendo
MobyGratis
Free music from Moby for non-commercial, non-profit use. Requires registration.
Public Domain 4U

Royalty-Free Sounds

Some sound selections may have specific restrictions. Even if a sound is royalty-free, please give credit to the source when using it. Also see the above tab for OERs.

Absolute Sound Effects Archive
Ambient-Mixer.com
"Listen to relaxing music, ambient atmospheres and astonishing sound effects. Just click on an image below to start chilling. If you want, you can even create your own atmospheric sound mix, online and for free. Every audio template can be easily edited for your own needs."
FindSounds
Search engine for finding free sound effects on the web. Can search by file type, mono vs. stereo, etc.
Free Sound Project
Soungle