Podcasting with Audacity
Badge awarded to
Elisa Migne
This hands-on workshop gives participants an introduction to podcasting in general, audio editing in Audacity, and podcast publishing options.
Issued on 23 Mar 2026 by
University of Victoria Libraries Digital Scholarship Commons
Expires: 23 Mar 2036
Issuer
University of Victoria Libraries Digital Scholarship Commons
dscommons@uvic.ca
The UVic Libraries Digital Scholarship Commons helps the UVic community pursue their passions and tell their research stories in engaging ways. We offer workshops and help with software, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more. The DSC provides a welcoming and inclusive space for the UVic community.
Criteria
Participants who have earned this badge learned to do the following:
- Know best practices for interviewing podcast guests.
- Know how to record high-quality audio using the Audacity software and a USB microphone.
- Be able to trim and split recorded audio.
- Be able to find Creative Commons licensed music to use as audio introductions or “bumpers” in a podcast.
- Know how to create voice-overs, and fade music in and out in separate audio tracks.
- Understand the pros and cons of free and paid podcasting publishing services.
- OPTIONAL: Know how to use Spotify for Creators a free podcasting publishing service.
- OPTIONAL: Know how to use Zoom.us to record high-quality remote interviews with one or more guests.
https://lib.uvic.ca/pod
