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I spoke into one mic and placed the other in front of my MacBook's external speakers. To record that Audio MIDI Setup podcast, I used a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with two VP10X XLR microphones. Then you're ready to start recording multiple tracks! My Setup For more information, see Apple's Audio MIDI Setup documentation.Īfter creating your aggregate device, open GarageBand Preferences and set it as your Input Device. MacOS lets you configure those two mics as a single aggregate audio input device, as described in my Audio MIDI Setup podcast. Or maybe you have the built-in mic on your MacBook and one USB mic. If you're still reading, I imagine you have two USB mics. Previously, I mentioned GarageBand requires a multichannel USB audio input device for multitrack recording. I'm not telling you to go buy a better mic, but I do want you to be aware of the differences. Your browser does not support the audio tag.īesides better sound quality, higher-end mics reduce bleed between tracks, producing a cleaner mix.

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While the built-in microphone on the MacBook or iPhone is acceptable, you should be aware of the difference in quality obtained by even low-end professional mics. If I haven't scared you off, let's address all these issues. This blog describes the techniques that worked for me. The secret solution is to add a Record Enable button to the track header.Īfter recording, the next step is editing, and GarageBand doesn't make it easy to keep the two tracks synchronized while overdubbing. GarageBand only records to the selected track by default. After you set your input device in Preferences, set the device channel for each track in Smart Controls. Finally, set the audio input by navigating to the current Input Device and treating it like a popup menu. From the GarageBand menu, select Preferences, and in the toolbar, select Audio/MIDI. Specify your multichannel audio input device as your audio input in GarageBand's Preferences dialog. Recording multiple tracks simultaneously is a bit trickier, but you only need to know a few secrets.

GarageBand makes it easy to record a single track at a time. An overview of Multitrack Recording in GarageBand

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See previous blogs in this series for instructions on moving regions, using hotspots, using the Item Chooser for navigation, and creating keyboard shortcuts.

Note: I won't be repeating VoiceOver technique in this blog. If you typically use VoiceOver with Low verbosity, specify Medium verbosity in the VoiceOver utility to help differentiate these controls. Note: As I mentioned in previous blogs, GarageBand has many similarly named controls. The information in this blog is accurate for GarageBand v10.3.5 running on MacOS Catalina 10.15.7.

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Recording two people, or one person plus VoiceOver.

I wish these threads could be merged somehow. I learned a lot by just playing around in GarageBand, but this blog would not have been possible without the generous and detailed posts from found in two AppleVis forum threads, one with GarageBand spelled correctly and the other containing a space. Even if I thought AppleVis would accept a podcast recorded through a tin-can-and-string telephone, I would still want multiple tracks so I could mix, master, and EQ VoiceOver and my own voice separately. That meant I'd have to edit out all my dead air and stammering. I knew I couldn't recite a flawless soliloquy. When I set out to record a podcast, I had a couple goals in mind. Yet I suspect some AppleVis readers own some moderate audio equipment, are driven by a desire for quality, and have enough recording experience to be dangerous. It's true, you can record with the built-in mic on your MacBook Air or iPhone. The AppleVis Podcast Submission Guidelines make it clear that you don't need fancy recording equipment. In this blog, I share what I've learned, with a specific focus on recording two tracks-myself, and either VoiceOver or someone I'm interviewing.

Nonetheless, tips for recording and editing spoken audio in GarageBand might be useful for those of you who do have a future in podcasting. It's unlikely that singing the praises of the Audio MIDI Setup app will recruit thousands of rabid followers, and my vocal timbre probably qualifies me to work as a mime. Go ahead, call me a wannabe podcast star. #ICYMI, I recently posted my first AppleVis podcast. Related podcast: The MacOS Audio MIDI Setup app.GarageBand Part 2: Mixing and Mastering.