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Camtasia Relay Tutorial:

Select Audio Input

To select an audio input device:

1. Connect your audio input device to the computer before launching Camtasia Relay.
2. Select an audio device from the Audio Input dropdown menu.
3. Make a test recording to verify the selected audio device works.

Audio Tips

Camtasia Relay records audio from one audio input source. This includes built-in microphones common on many laptops. Note that you cannot change the audio input selection once you start recording.

• Verify you are recording the correct audio input.
  
  • Make a test recording. If you are using an external microphone, move away from the computer and speak to ensure you record the external microphone and not a potential built-in microphone on the computer.
  • Use the Windows Control Panel to verify desired audio input devices are enabled and working properly.
• Adjust the input level.

Speak in your presentation voice and adjust the audio input slider so the indicator peaks near the end of the bar. You can adjust the audio input level before and after you start recording.

• Obtain a good external microphone.

Some computers have decent built-in microphones. Some do not. It might be worth investing in a USB or line in microphone.

• Verify audio inputs are enabled.
  

Click Start > Control Panel > Sound (Sound and Audio Devices on Windows XP). Verify that audio inputs are enabled.

• If necessary, use a powered audio input.
  

Some laptops do not have powered audio input ports. This means you need to use a powered microphone or a USB microphone.

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