They do consume more space than files of type .au. Files of type .au or .mpg are also quite system independent and can be loaded into many applications on most platforms. Files of type .au are lower in quality, but often sufficient for lower quality speakers. We will use the SoundBlaster tools to quickly create a .wav file.

1. Open SoundBlaster

2. Open Creative Mixer

   Check that the microphone and the speakers are set close to the highest setting

3. Open Wave Studio

   Click on the Record Button (the red button)

   Be ready to speak into the microphone when you click on start

   Click on Start and speak. When done, click on stop

4. Play what you recorded.

5. When you get used to it, record a 5" message for the class home page.

6. Save your file as .wav onto my disk and I'll link it to the course page.

7. Now, explore other Windows applications for making sound files or look at the Web references below.