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🎧 How to Install Adobe Audition and Set Up Your First Recording

Introduction

Adobe Audition is one of the most powerful digital audio workstations (DAWs) for recording, editing, and mixing sound. Whether you’re starting a podcast, cleaning up video dialogue, or producing music, the first step is getting Audition properly installed and configured. This guide walks you through everything — from installation to your very first recording — so you can hit record with confidence.

1. Download and Install Adobe Audition

Before anything else, you’ll need to download Audition through the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app.

  1. Go to Adobe Audition’s official page.
  2. Click Free Trial or Buy Now if you already have a subscription.
  3. Sign in with your Adobe ID or create one.
  4. The Creative Cloud desktop installer will automatically download and handle the installation.

💡 Tip: Adobe Audition is available as a standalone plan or as part of the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, which includes Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects — perfect if you work with video and audio together.

2. Launch Audition and Choose a Workspace

When Audition opens, you’ll be greeted by several workspace layouts such as:

  • Default: Balanced layout for most users.
  • Radio Production: Ideal for voiceovers and talk shows.
  • Audio Cleanup: Focused on repair and restoration tools.

You can switch between them at any time from Window → Workspace.
This flexibility lets you tailor the interface to your workflow from day one.

3. Set Up Your Microphone and Audio Hardware

To record clean audio, your input device must be configured correctly.

  1. Go to Edit → Preferences → Audio Hardware (Windows) or Audition → Preferences → Audio Hardware (Mac).
  2. Under Default Input, select your microphone or audio interface.
  3. Under Default Output, select your headphones or speakers.
  4. Click OK to save your settings.

🎙️ Pro Tip: Always use headphones during recording to avoid echo or feedback loops.

4. Create a New Audio File

Now you’re ready to record your first clip!

  1. Choose File → New → Audio File.
  2. Name your file and choose:
    • Sample Rate: 44100 Hz (standard for podcasts and voice recordings).
    • Channels: Mono for voice, Stereo for music.
    • Bit Depth: 32 (float) for high-quality results.
  3. Click OK — a blank waveform appears, ready for input.

Press the Record button (red circle at the bottom) and start speaking or playing your instrument.
When you’re done, hit Stop and Save your recording.

5. Save and Export Your Project

Once you’re happy with your first take:

  • To save your session: File → Save As → choose .wav for best quality.
  • To export a smaller file: File → Export → File → choose .mp3.

🎧 Tip: For podcast or voiceover projects, exporting in 128–192 kbps MP3 format is a great balance between quality and size.

6. Next Steps: Learn to Edit and Enhance

Now that you’ve recorded your first audio file, explore these next tutorials on AuditionPerfecto.com:

  • How to Remove Background Noise in Adobe Audition
  • Understanding Waveform vs Multitrack Views
  • How to Use the Essential Sound Panel

Mastering these skills will quickly take your projects from beginner-level recordings to broadcast-ready audio.

Conclusion

Installing Adobe Audition and making your first recording is just the beginning. With each project, you’ll discover tools that speed up your workflow and elevate your sound quality. If you’re not yet subscribed, consider starting a free Adobe Audition trial — it’s the best way to explore everything the Creative Cloud ecosystem can do for your audio production.

Ben Kemp
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