Audacity

The Selection Tool allows cutting out mistakes, while the Envelope Tool helps manage volume changes over time.

Before recording, users must select input devices (e.g., microphones) and set sample rates. For best performance, it is suggested to aim for an input volume that peaks around -12 dB, avoiding the red -6 dB zone. Audacity

Audacity is a free, open-source, digital audio workstation (DAW) application that has served as a staple tool for podcasters, musicians, and audio hobbyists for decades. Released in 1999, it is designed for ease of use, focusing on recording, editing, and producing audio without the complexity or cost of high-end professional software. The Selection Tool allows cutting out mistakes, while

Audacity is proficient for both short edits and long recordings (e.g., hours-long lectures or podcasts), but requires care: Audacity is a free, open-source, digital audio workstation

Audacity allows users to record live audio through a microphone, mixer, or via streaming audio. It supports high-quality recordings (up to 32-bit float, 384 kHz).