Audio Editing and Mixing for Radio

Audio editing is the process of assembling different audio files in a meaningful order. This also includes fine tuning the audio by removing noise from the audio, increasing volume, removing exceeded silence, etc. Various kinds of software are available for audio editing. Audio editing software is software which allows editing and generating of audio data. The audio file will present a graphical representation of the audio waves. This makes the editing more easily. These Wave Editors are digital audio editors and there are many sources of software available to perform this function. Most can edit music, apply effects and filters, adjust stereo channels etc.

Another kind of audio editor is DAW or digital audio workstation. A digital audio workstation is an electric or electronic device, or computer software application for recording, editing and producing audio files. DAWs come in a wide variety of configurations from a single software programme on a laptop, to an integrated unit of various devices and software. Modern DAWs have a central interface that allows the user to alter and mix multiple recordings and tracks into a final produced piece. They are used widely in audio editing, commonly in complex recording and editing process.

Audio Mixer

An audio mixer or a mixing console is an electronic device for combining and changing the level, of audio signals. A mixer can mix analog or digital signals, depending on the type of mixer. The modified signals are combined to produce the output signals.

Audio mixers are used in many applications, including recording studios, public address systems, broadcasting, television, and film post-production.  

Audio Formats

An audio format is a medium for storing sound and music. Some of the commonly used audio formats are:

• AVI

.avi - AVI (Audio Video Interleave)

• WMV

.wma - WMV (Windows Media Audio)

• MIDI

.mid, .midi - MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) [It is a format for electronic music devices like synthesizers and PC sound cards.]

• MP3

.mp3 - MP3

• RealAudio

.rm, .ram - RealAudio

• WAV

.wav - WAVE