GITBOOK-208: Issue 19 - Replace animated GIFs to address Accesibility issues

SUMMARY.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 * [Downloading & installing Audacity](basics/downloading-and-installing-audacity.md)
 * [Installing FFmpeg](basics/installing-ffmpeg.md)
 * [Recording your voice & microphone](basics/recording-your-voice-and-microphone/README.md)
-  * [Setting recording levels and playback levels](basics/recording-your-voice-and-microphone/setting-recording-levels-and-playback-levels.md)
+  * [Setting recording and playback levels](basics/recording-your-voice-and-microphone/setting-recording-levels-and-playback-levels.md)
 * [Recording desktop audio](basics/recording-desktop-audio.md)
 * [Editing audio](basics/audacity-editing.md)
 * [Saving and exporting projects](basics/saving-and-exporting-projects.md)
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 * [Customizing Audacity](basics/customizing-audacity/README.md)
   * [Using themes](basics/customizing-audacity/using-themes.md)
   * [Installing plugins](basics/customizing-audacity/installing-plugins.md)
+  * [Effect Presets](basics/customizing-audacity/effect-presets.md)
 * [Keyboard shortcuts](basics/keyboard-shortcuts.md)
 
 ## Repairing Audio Recordings <a href="#repairing-audio" id="repairing-audio"></a>
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@
   * [Macros Palette](audio-editing/splitting-a-recording-into-separate-tracks/macros-palette.md)
   * [Macros Examples](audio-editing/splitting-a-recording-into-separate-tracks/macros-examples.md)
 * [Isolating or removing vocals from a song](audio-editing/isolating-or-removing-vocals-from-a-song.md)
+* [Loudness Normalization](audio-editing/loudness-normalization.md)
 
 ## Audio Analysis
 

additional-resources/changelog/older-versions/audacity-2.4.0/new-features-in-audacity-2.4.0.md

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Spectrograms and Waveforms have different strengths and weaknesses:
 
 Choose whichever one gives you the best information for the task in hand.
 
-<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (7).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a stereo audio track with a Multi-view split 50:50 Waveform/Spectrogram</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (7) (1).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a stereo audio track with a Multi-view split 50:50 Waveform/Spectrogram</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 To get a split Multi-view for a track select **Multi-view** from the track's **Track Control Panel** dropdown menu.
 

additional-resources/changelog/older-versions/audacity-3.0.0/new-features-in-audacity-3.0.0.md

@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ See Directories Preferences for more details.
 
 Import and Export of Macros has been added to the **Manage Macros** dialog.
 
-<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (4).png" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Import...</strong> and <strong>Export...</strong> options added to <strong>Manage Macros</strong></p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (4) (2).png" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Import...</strong> and <strong>Export...</strong> options added to <strong>Manage Macros</strong></p></figcaption></figure>
 
 Only one Macro can be imported or exported at a time.
 
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ We realized that we had a couple of settings in **Tracks Behaviors Preferences**
 * **Editing a clip can move other clips**
 * **Enable Cut lines**
 
-<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (5).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Track Behaviors Preferences that affect Cut, Paste and Delete commands</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (5) (1).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Track Behaviors Preferences that affect Cut, Paste and Delete commands</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 So a new page was added to the Manual to explain the subtleties of these behaviors. See [**this page**](https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/preferences\_settings\_that\_affect\_edit\_behavior.html).
 

additional-resources/changelog/older-versions/audacity-3.0.2/new-features-in-audacity-3.0.2.md

@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ The Save button is grayed-out until you edit a Macro.
 
 We have extended the options in **Directories Preferences** to include a new entry for **Macro output**.
 
-<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Macro output option in <strong>Directories Preferences</strong></p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (9).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Macro output option in <strong>Directories Preferences</strong></p></figcaption></figure>
 
 If you leave the entry for **Macro output** blank then Audacity will default to creating a folder called "**macro-output**" in:
 

additional-resources/changelog/older-versions/audacity-3.0.3/new-features-in-audacity-3.0.3.md

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ When this is enabled the audio track name is displayed superimposed translucentl
 
 Note that the track name is always shown in the Track Control Panel but will be truncated if the name is too long to fit.
 
-<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (1) (1).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Audacity can display the track name as an overlay in the timeline</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (1) (1) (2).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Audacity can display the track name as an overlay in the timeline</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 This has the same effect as the setting for **Show track name as overlay** in **Tracks Preferences**.
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ This has long been one of the most-requested feature requests submitted by users
 
 You can opt-out of update checking by using a new preference in **Application Preferences** where you can turn this "**off**" or "**on**" at any time, the default setting is "**on**".
 
-<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (3).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Opt-out update checking</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../../.gitbook/assets/image (3) (2).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Opt-out update checking</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 {% hint style="info" %}
 The setting you make in **Application Preferences** for update checking is _**not**_ changed by Reset Configuration.

audio-editing/loudness-normalization.md

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+---
+description: >-
+  Apply this normalization effect to set the target loudness required by podcast
+  platforms, television/radio programmes and some websites
+---
+
+# Loudness Normalization
+
+Audacity provides you with two different built-in normalization effects available through the **Effect -> Volume and Compression** menu:
+
+* **Loudness Normalization**
+* **Normalize**
+
+## Normalize
+
+**Normalize** is a peak normalization effect which apply gain or reduction to the selected audio so the level of the peak is changed to the desired level.  You set the desired level of the peak (in dBFS) before applying the effect. This effect does not take into account the perceived loudness of the selected audio only the desired peak level.
+
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/image (4).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the <strong>Normalize peak amplitude to</strong> field to set the desired level.</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/Peak Normalization -3dBFS.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Audio track normalized to -3dB. Note that the peak level of the audio track is -3dB</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+## Loudness Normalization
+
+By comparison **Loudness Normalization** will calculate the perceived loudness of the selected audio and then apply gain or reduction to the audio so a desired loudness level is reached.  You set the desired loudness (in LUFS, Loudness Units relative to Full Scale).
+
+To apply **Loudness Normalization:**
+
+* Select the region containing the audio that you want to normalize. It could be an audio clip or the entire track.
+* Click **Effect -> Volume and compression -> Loudness Normalization...** to open the **Loudness Normalization** window
+
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/image (7).png" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Loudness Normalization</strong> effect window</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+* Set the target loudness in LUFS units using the **Normalize perceived loudness to** field.
+* Keep **Normalize stereo channels independently** disabled If you are normalizing a stereo track (Left and Right channels) with the audio levels already balanced as this mode will preserve its original stereo balance.
+* Disable **Treat mono as dual-mono (recommended)** if you are normalizing a mono track.
+
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/Loudness Normalization -23LUFS.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Same audio track with loudness normalization applied, -23LUFS</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+{% hint style="success" %}
+**Best practice:** Adjusting the audio's amplitude with this effect is normally best performed as a final editing step prior to export of the production audio.
+{% endhint %}

basics/customizing-audacity/effect-presets.md

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+---
+description: >-
+  Each effect in Audacity comes with a predefined set of values that you can
+  change and save according to suit your needs and workflow.
+---
+
+# Effect Presets
+
+When you select an effect to apply to your audio (for example **Effect > Noise Removal & Repair > Noise Gate...**) Audacity will show you the effect settings window where you can change the different values according to your needs.
+
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/image (2).png" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Noise Gate</strong> effect default settings</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+After you find the settings that best suit your needs you can use the **Presets & settings** button to save your settings for future use:
+
+* Click the **Presets & settings** button and select **Save preset...**
+
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Type a name and press <strong>OK</strong> to save your preset</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+* After saving your presets you can recall them the next time you need to apply the same effect.  Click the **Presets & settings** button, select **User Presets...** and select the name of the previously save presets:
+
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/image (5).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>To recall a previously saved preset click <strong>Presets &#x26; settings ></strong> </p></figcaption></figure>
+
+{% hint style="info" %}
+To restore the factory default settings select **Presets & settings > Factory Presets > Defaults**
+{% endhint %}

basics/customizing-audacity/installing-plugins.md

@@ -62,16 +62,18 @@ Watch a step-by-step tutorial of this guide
 
 To install a Nyquist Plugin, follow these steps:
 
-1. Download the plugin in question.
+1. Download the plugin(s) in question.
 2. Open Audacity, and go to **Tools > Nyquist Plugin Installer**
-3. Click **Browse** and locate your downloaded plugin
-4. Click **Open** and then **OK** and **OK** again.
-5. Restart Audacity
-6. The plugin should now be available in the plugins list.
+3. Click **Browse** and locate your downloaded plugin(s)
+4. Click **Open,** then **Apply** and finally **OK**.
+5. Click **Tools > Plugin Manager** and then **** click the **Rescan** button to enable the plugin
+6. Click **OK** to close the **Manage Plugins** window.
+7. The plugin should now be available in the corresponding Generate, Effect or Analyze menu.
 
 ## Deactivating and re-activating plugins
 
-1. Go to **Tools -> Plugin-Manager**
+1. Go to **Tools > Plugin Manager**
 2. Select the plugins or effects you want to deactivate
 3. Click **Disable**.
 4. To re-enable a plugin, select them and click **Enable**.
+5. Click **OK** to close the **Plugin Manager** and save your settings.

basics/recording-desktop-audio.md

@@ -10,15 +10,19 @@ description: >-
 
 {% tabs %}
 {% tab title="Windows" %}
-1. Use the **Audio Setup** toolbar to select **Windows WASAPI** as the Host and then select the output you want to use (the device you're using to listen) as the input. It will be marked with a (loopback) after it's name.
+* Click on **Audio Setup** and select **Windows WASAPI** as the Host
 
-![Select the loopback device to record desktop audio](<../.gitbook/assets/WASAPI Select Loopback Device.gif>)
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/Audio Setup Host Selection.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Windows WASAPI in Audio Setup > Host</strong></p></figcaption></figure>
+
+* Select the output you want to use (the device you're using to listen) as the input. It will be marked with a (loopback) after it's name.
+
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/Loopback device selection.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the <strong>loopback</strong> option for the device you want to record audio from.</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 {% hint style="info" %}
 When using the (default) MME device, you may find a virtual microphone called _Stereo Mix_, _What you hear_ or similar in it. This also will record your desktop audio.
 {% endhint %}
 
-![Selecting Stereo Mix as an alternative to record desktop audio](<../.gitbook/assets/MME Stereo Mix Audio Setup.gif>)
+![Selecting Stereo Mix as an alternative to record desktop audio](<../.gitbook/assets/Stereo Mix Recording option.png>)
 {% endtab %}
 
 {% tab title="macOS" %}
@@ -53,7 +57,7 @@ When using PulseAudio (default for Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and others):
 Recording the desktop audio will record all desktop audio, including notification-pings, games, and Audacity itself (for example, other tracks in the timeline if you're using overdub) . So unless you specifically want these noises, make sure to turn them off.
 
 {% hint style="danger" %}
-**DON'T use software playthrough** when recording desktop audio. Make sure it's off in the menu: Transport > Transport Options > Software playthrough (on/off) - The :heavy\_check\_mark:checkmark next to it must be turned off. You can turn off overdub here as well.&#x20;
+**DON'T use software playthrough** when recording desktop audio. Make sure it's off in the menu: **Transport > Transport Options > Software playthrough (on/off)** - The :heavy\_check\_mark:checkmark next to it must be turned off. You can turn off overdub here as well.&#x20;
 {% endhint %}
 
 ## 3. Record

basics/recording-your-voice-and-microphone/README.md

@@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ The exact details depend on both your exact computer model and your microphone m
 
 Select the microphone to record from the list of available recording devices in the **Audio Setup** toolbar
 
-<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Audio Setup - Recording Device Selection.gif" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the <strong>Audio Setup</strong> toolbar to select the microphone you want to record</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Microphone Selection - Audio Setup.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the <strong>Audio Setup</strong> toolbar to select the microphone you want to record</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 You may see some unexpected devices here (for example, webcams), as well as virtual devices (software pretending to be a microphone). Choose the entry that matches the microphone you actually want to use.
 
 You can also use the **Audio Setup** toolbar to select whether you'll be recording in Mono or Stereo.
 
-<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Audio Setup - Recording Channels Selection.gif" alt=""><figcaption><p>The <strong>Audio Setup</strong> toolbar also displays the number of recording channels available from your microphone</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Recording Channels selection - Audio Setup.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>The <strong>Audio Setup</strong> toolbar also displays the number of recording channels available from your microphone</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 {% hint style="info" %}
 **Note:** Most microphones are in Mono, and Mono is generally the best choice for recordings. Only use Stereo if you do need directionality.&#x20;
@@ -38,7 +38,15 @@ You can also use the **Audio Setup** toolbar to select whether you'll be recordi
 
 Turn on the monitoring (shown below) and tap onto your mic. If you see the green bar move when tapping the mic, you have selected the correct device in the previous step.
 
-<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Recording Device Monitoring.gif" alt=""><figcaption><p>Audacity will display the microphone level in the recording meter</p></figcaption></figure>
+<div>
+
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Start Monitoring (1).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on the microphone to start monitoring</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+ 
+
+<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/Monitoring Recording Level.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Audacity will display the microphone level in the recording meter</p></figcaption></figure>
+
+</div>
 
 Then try to speak in a normal volume. In general, the volume should remain in the green zone throughout (in general, between -18 and -12 dB is best).
 

basics/recording-your-voice-and-microphone/setting-recording-levels-and-playback-levels.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Setting recording levels and playback levels
+# Setting recording and playback levels
 
 The recording and playback levels can be set using the sliders in the Recording and Playback meter toolbars:
 
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ The recording and playback levels can be set using the sliders in the Recording
 
 * The slider with the microphone icon sets the recording volume on a system level. If the operating system is prohibiting this action, this slider will be inactive.
 
-![The Recording Level slider will change the level of your recording device on a system level](<../../.gitbook/assets/Recording meter slider.gif>)
+![The Recording Level slider will change the level of your recording device on a system level](<../../.gitbook/assets/Level slider Audacity and system.png>)
 
 * The slider with the speaker icon sets the playback volume relative to the system volume. It does not affect the volume of exported files, use the gain sliders on each track to edit those.&#x20;
 
@@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ The recording and playback levels can be set using the sliders in the Recording
 If it enters the yellow or red area (-9 dB to 0 dB) when testing with a normal volume, lower the recording level to prevent clipping and distortions in the real recording.
 {% endhint %}
 
-![Activate the recording level meter before starting to record](<../../.gitbook/assets/Start Monitoring.gif>)
+![Activate the recording level meter before starting to record](<../../.gitbook/assets/Single Line Start Monitoring (2).png>)
 
-![Use the recording level slider to reduce the level when it is too high](<../../.gitbook/assets/Recording level with slider.gif>)
+![Use the recording level slider to reduce the level when it is too high](<../../.gitbook/assets/Recording Level Slider Adjustment (1).png>)
 
 {% hint style="info" %}
 If you selected **1 (Mono) Recording Channel** on the **Audio Setup > Recording Channels** the meter will only display the level on the **L**eft channel
 {% endhint %}
 
-![Monitoring 1 (Mono) Recording Channel level](<../../.gitbook/assets/Recording meter mono.gif>)
+![Monitoring 1 (Mono) Recording Channel level](<../../.gitbook/assets/Mono channel recording level meter.png>)

repairing-audio/noise-reduction-removal.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: >-
   has several tools to aid in this.
 ---
 
-# Noise Reduction & Removal
+# Noise reduction & removal
 
 {% hint style="success" %}
 **Best Practice**: While it's possible to rescue an otherwise unusable file with noise reduction techniques, your recording will sound best if you take steps to ensure a noise-free environment _before_ recording.
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ The Noise Reduction effect works best to remove a constant source of noise, like
 
 ## Noise Gate
 
-The Noise Gate effect completely removes any sound quieter than a certain threshold while leaving sounds louder completely unaffected. To use it
+The Noise Gate effect attenuates any sound quieter than a certain threshold while leaving sounds louder completely unaffected. To use it
 
 1. Select a part of the audio that's just background noise.
 2. Go to **Effects > Noise Gate...** to open the effect.

troubleshooting/missing-features.md

@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ description: >-
 
 The **Cut**, **Copy** and **Paste** buttons have been removed from the **Edit Toolbar** in version 3.2.0.
 
-Audacity version 3.2.3 introduced the new **Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar** which is disabled by default.  Check **View > Toolbars > Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar** to enable it.
+Audacity version 3.2.3 introduced the **Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar** which is disabled by default.  Check **View > Toolbars > Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar** to enable it.
 
-<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/image (2).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/image (2) (3).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 You can also access the Cut/Copy/Paste **** functionality in the following ways instead:
 
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ You can also access the Cut/Copy/Paste **** functionality in the following ways
   * `Ctrl+C` is copy (`Cmd+C` on macOS)
   * `Ctrl+V` is paste (`Cmd+V` on macOS)
 
-## Device toolbar
+## Device Toolbar
 
-<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/image (1).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Look of the device toolbar</p></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../.gitbook/assets/image (1) (1).png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Look of the Device Toolbar</p></figcaption></figure>
 
 The Device toolbar has been replaced by the Audio Setup button in version 3.2.0. However, you can re-enable it via **View -> Toolbars -> Device Toolbar.**