AAERT Free Members Only Webinar

Object to Bad Waveforms: Exercise the Right to Good Audio

Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PT

Join us for an enlightening hour with audio expert Michael McGrew as he unravels the mysteries of audio editing using Audacity. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this webinar will guide you through the fundamentals of audio, explore Audacity's powerful tools, and demonstrate practical techniques to enhance your audio recordings.

Key Highlights:

1. Understanding the Basics of Audio:
   • Gain insights into the fundamentals of audio, including key terminology and concepts.
   • Learn how to recognize and address common issues in audio recordings.
2. Exploring Audacity's Tools:
   • Dive into Audacity's user-friendly interface and understand its essential tools.
   • Discover the functionalities of key features for effective audio editing.
3. Hands-On Improvement of Audio:
   • Watch Michael McGrew tackle real-world examples of audio challenges commonly encountered in transcription work.
   • Learn step-by-step techniques to enhance audio quality and clarity.
4. Q&A Session:
   • Engage with Michael McGrew in a live Q&A session to get personalized insights and tips.
   • Clarify any doubts or challenges you may have encountered in your audio editing journey.

This webinar is perfect for anyone who has to deal with challenging audio.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned audio expert and take your audio recordings to the next level with Audacity. Join us for an hour of valuable insights and practical knowledge.

Presenter:

Michael McGrew

With a distinguished 20-year career in the Air Force, including an additional 3 years as a contractor, Michael dedicated his professional journey to the field of military intelligence. As a cryptologic linguist, he navigated the challenging task of capturing and transcribing audio under the most adverse recording conditions, showcasing his unwavering commitment to excellence.

Throughout his tenure, Michael assumed various management roles, where he took pride in training and mentoring hundreds of young airmen, imparting his expertise in the intricate facets of military intelligence.

Michael’s technical journey extends to creating microcontroller-based devices from bare electronic components and writing countless lines of code in multiple languages for personal, professional, and government agencies. Several applications that he developed during his professional life are still in use by former work offices, a testament to his enduring impact.

Since March 2023, Michael has directed his talents towards supporting the VoiceScript line of products. Drawing on his technical proficiency, honed attention to detail from military service, and an ear and expertise for audio developed during a year as a podcaster, he has become an indispensable asset to both VoiceScript clients and staff. Michael has played a crucial role in solving perplexing audio mysteries and contributed to developing processes to remedy them. While he may not be a certified audio engineer, his knowledge is more than sufficient to assist the average listener.

0.1 CEU Credit Available