How does Audio Notetaker work?
As audio is imported or recorded, phrases are visualized as a series of coloured segments in a special audio pane displayed next to the main note-taking pane. This representation allows for easy navigation, labelling and editing of the audio. In fact, you can select, copy, cut and paste the audio in exactly the same way as you can the text.You can then split the recording into sections to make it easier to move from topic to topic, and then tint key sections a different colour to make them stand out.
In a similar way you can use colour to mark important or relevant audio phrases. Use of structuring and colour is quick and easy and allows you to come straight back to important parts of the recording later on.
If you have PowerPoint slides available, you can add these alongside the audio and your notes, so everything is in one place and accessible all together. You can save them all in one “rich audio notes” (ran) document for later review. You can also export to a text document, or to an audio Album suitable for a portable music player.
Finally, there is a file manager that helps manage all your audio and notes files, and allows you to search the text in the notes and slides.
Features
- Record a class, interview, meeting (or even your own notes), either directly into Audio Notetaker or using a separate digital recorder. Audio Notetaker can also be used with other audio recordings, such as podcasts.
- Import your recording or audio file into Audio Notetaker. Navigate through your recording using simple keyboard commands or by simply moving though the audio pane with the mouse. You can personalise Audio Notetaker to suit your preferences - alter the font or colour options.
- Edit your recording by breaking it down into smaller sections, or use simple cut, copy and paste commands. Navigate through by arrow keys or using your mouse. You can even speed your recording up or slow it down to help with comprehension.
- Annotate your recording using colour highlighters or markers. Build up your notes and add images - add PowerPoint slides, images of PDF files or content from the internet. New live recording mode enables you to make these annotations in real time while Audio Notetaker records.
- Export your notes to a word processor or mind-mapping tool. Alternatively, export your edited recording, broken down into manageable tracks, to listen to on an MP3 player or CD.
- Organise your recordings and notes using the dedicated Audio Notetaker File Manager. Use tags and the search tool to quickly locate the information when you need it.
New Features for v2:
- Live Note-taking: record directly on to your laptop via Audio Notetaker. Add keywords, highlight key points using colour markers and annotation tools or break up notes into sections in real time.
- New image pane: display PowerPoint slides and images alongside your audio recordings
- Improved audio and notes file manager: manage recording from your digital recorder through to reviewing your notes using the improved file management tools. Use the metadata and search tools to organise and locate the information you are after.
- New full-screen mode: review your recordings and notes in the new full screen mode.
- Improved Export Tools: Audio Notetaker’s powerful "Save to Album" feature has been enhanced to incorporate images so that students listening to their edited recordings on portable devices (such as an iPod or MP3 player) can view the related images or slides.
- New integrated file format saves your audio with your images and text, making it easier to share your files with friends and colleagues.
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