If you take a look at the majority of presentations you’ll find that most will have one thing in common—they don’t have any feature like to record audio in PowerPoint. This can be a bit disappointing for presenters and an even bigger letdown for audiences. Unfortunately, this is something that more presenters are becoming aware of, especially in today’s digital world where people are increasingly turning to video over text as a way to explain complex topics or simply get their message across. 

In other words, if your presentation doesn’t have visual aids like slides or videos, then it probably isn’t going to get much attention from anyone who reads it. In short, it’s high time that we all take advantage of the power of PowerPoint and start incorporating audio into our presentations so that we can enhance our visual content with another sense to create more engaging experiences for our viewers.

What is Audio in PowerPoint?

Up until now, you may have never given much thought to the fact that you can use PowerPoint as a medium to record sound. But you should definitely make use of this feature, as once you get the hang of it, it can make all the difference in your presentations. Once you’re done reading this article, you’ll never look back. In terms of what types of audio you can create with PowerPoint, you’re limited by what’s actually available in the program. Basically, you can record only sound—no video. 

Whether you want to narrate a slide with a speech bubble, play out a song for your audience, or record an interview to use as a background for a presentation, you’re in luck. With a little bit of effort, you can make your presentations much more engaging and memorable than they were before.

How to Record Audio in PowerPoint

Getting started with recording audio in PowerPoint is really quite simple. All you need to do is go to the Insert tab in the ribbon and select the Microphone button. Then, you’ll see the following two options in the drop-down menu—Computer and Phone. Choosing the Computer option will open the Voice Recorder app, which you can use to record audio right from within PowerPoint. 

When you open the Voice Recorder app, you will be asked to choose a microphone. You can either select the default microphone in your computer, or you can click the plus (+) button to select any other microphone you have installed on your system. Next, you’ll be asked to choose a voice recording format. This can be done by selecting a format from the drop-down menu, or you can simply click the “Choose default format” button and then choose the default format for your computer.

Importing Audio Files into PowerPoint

When you’re ready to record audio in PowerPoint, all you need to do is go to the Media library, select the audio file you want to insert, and then click the “Choose Audio” button. The next thing you need to do is go to the Transitions library and select the Transition you want to use to add context to your new slide. 

Once you’re done with this, you can go back to the Insert tab and click the Record button to start recording. You can stop recording by clicking the Stop button, or you can click the “Paste last recording” button to bypass this step. You can also edit your recording by double-clicking the recording to open the Voice Recorder and edit your presentation directly from there.

Using Your Microphone for Audio Broadcast

This is one of the most effective ways to use audio in your presentations. It enables you to narrate a video presentation or a series of images, providing context and making them much more interesting. To do this, all you need to do is select the Record option from the Speech tab. Then, you will be prompted to select the device you want to use. 

This can either be the microphone in your computer or the one built into your smartphone. Once you have the device selected, you’ll be prompted to select the source of the recording. You can either choose a new or existing recording you’ve made, or you can choose the microphone in your computer. Next, you’ll be prompted to select the microphone settings you want to use. These can include things like volume and recording level. Once you’re done with this, you can select the audio you want to broadcast and then choose the Broadcast button to start broadcasting right away.

Using an Audacity Plugin for Audio Recording

An easy way to record audio using PowerPoint is to use an Audacity plugin. These are really easy to use, so all you need to do is plug your microphone in audacity, and when you’re ready to record, you simply need to select the Record button and you can start narrating. 

These plugins for PowerPoint are really easy to use, and all you need to do is plug your microphone in audacity, and when you’re ready to record, you simply need to select the Record button and start narrating. These plugins for PowerPoint are really easy to use, and all you need to do is plug your microphone in audacity, and when you’re ready to record, you simply need to select the Record button and start narrating.

Troubleshooting: Final Words

Keep in mind that audio is not without its challenges and problems, and there are times when it simply won’t work. However, this article has provided you with all the information you need to know to get started with creating powerful presentations with audio. The only thing left to do is to get started and see how far you can take your newfound skills.