Recording Audio: Low-Cost Solution

One way to add another dimension to your consumer learning course is with audio content. Audio appeals to aural learners and it helps to create a more dynamic learning experience for anyone enrolled in your course. The problem with audio, is that we often run into stumbling blocks when trying to record. Content can sound unprofessional because of faulty equipment, low-quality microphones, and less-than-ideal recording conditions. Renting time in a studio can be pricey and purchasing high-quality recording equipment, even more so.

All of these concerns are valid, but there are solutions so that you can add an audio component to your course without breaking the bank.

This instructional video from Les McDonald presents a low-cost method for creating your own mini-sound-booth for under $25.00. Les used bedding foam, a rectangular plastic storage container, and a spray adhesive to attach the foam to the container. By lining the container with the bedding and leaving a space for his microphone (a Blue Yeti USB mic), he created a small effective space for recording audio without spending hundreds of dollars on new equipment. Low-cost solutions like this can help you create the content your learners deserve, without having to expand your budget by leaps and bounds. Tweet us your low-cost solutions for audio recording and other favorite ways to add dynamic content to an eLearning course.

Shopping List:

• Bedding Foam
• Rectangular Plastic Storage Container
• Blue Yeti USB Mic