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If you want to record and edit audio on your computer then the first thing you will need is the appropriate software. Looking for computer audio recording and editing software can be confusing if you don't know what you are looking for.

Here are some key features of any good audio program:

• Ability to record using a computer microphone.
• Easy editing with cut, paste and copy.
• Ability to import and export a number of formats including mp3.
• Volume adjustment.
• Dub over pre-recorded tracks for multiple layers in one recording.
• Editing to remove background noises, static and other disturbances.
• Records and saves in multiple qualities and speeds.

Armed with these requirements you may start searching out new programs. There is one program that is used far and wide by online business owners for editing audio and it's available completely free of charge. That program is Audacity. While Audacity is a great program and I highly recommend you check it out your search does not end there if you want to get your audio online.

Once you have recorded the audio for your website, blog or where ever you intend to put it you then need to have it hosted somewhere. Here are your options:

1. On Your Website Hosting

2. On a Free Audio Host

3. On a Paid Audio Host

Let's go into these options in a bit more detail.

1. Website

Hosting your audio files on your website can get expensive. If you have a host that allows you limited space and bandwidth you are likely to run into problems. Audio files can be large and take up a lot of space on your hosting account, causing you to pay a lot extra in fees to have it there. Also, bandwidth is used up when someone listens to your audio so if you get a lot of listens you may also end up paying for extra bandwidth too.

2. Free Audio Host

Hosting your audio free can sometimes be useful. Websites like BlogTalkRadio are available to let you create audio live with an audience and then store that audio on their website. This is a good option for some but be aware that for this free service you are giving up the kind of control you would have on your own website. On these types of free hosts there is typically advertising and of course you are sharing the website with hundreds or thousands of other audio publishers.

3. Paid Audio Host

This is the one I use for my podcasting and audio needs. I prefer to pay a company that specializes in audio hosting because I can keep my files neatly organized and hosted in one place. I also have complete control over where the files are stored and who gets to view them. When I put my audios up on my own website there is no competition or distractions taking visitors attention away from my content. The program I use to record, host and stream my audios also does the same for videos. It is a multi-function program with many features that help me build my business and reach my target market.

No matter what software you choose for your computer audio recording, editing and hosting needs be sure to do your research and find what suits your business best.

Want to find out more about the software I've been using for years to host, record and edit my own audios, podcasts and videos? Check out this Audio Acrobat Review on my Internet Business Blog here: http://www.marketersmojo.com/4009