by Kevin Siegel 
When importing voiceover audio into Adobe Captivate, I always suggest that audio be added directly to the slide instead of objects on the slide (Audio > Import to > Slide). Why? By importing audio directly onto the slide, you'll have more direct control over the audio. You will be able to edit the audio clip by double-clicking the waveform on the Timeline. And you'll be able to control when the audio begins to play by simply dragging the waveform left or right on the Timeline.
Which brings me to the subject of this week's article. In the image below, a voiceover clip has been added to a slide, and the audio has been set to play just when the slide appears.
While allowing audio to play when the slide appears on the learner's screen isn't wrong, there is a potential drawback... the first syllable of audio can get cut off.
Solving the problem is simple. Drag the waveform right on the Timeline so that the voiceover is delayed by a fraction of a second or so (as shown in the image below).
While it may not seem like such a big deal, even a slight audio delay can prevent the first part of clip from being dropped after the slide has appeared.
Kevin...maybe you can help me. My audio window does not display? I click on Audio from the menu bar, but the window itself to record audio or adjust parameters does not display. I dont have any other application open, I've deinstalled and reinstalled and still the audio window is no where to be found. When I select Audio> Settings, I can see it fine. But if I selec Audio> Record To> Slide, no window. So even if I import audio (created using Audacity for instance), I can't edit it. So frustrated...hope you can help me.
Posted by: Jeanette | February 24, 2012 at 07:33 AM
It may sound silly, but is there any chance you've recently worked with a second monitor or a docking station and aren't currently connected? If so, reconnect and I'm betting you'll find what you're looking for on the second display.
Posted by: Kevin Siegel | February 24, 2012 at 09:51 AM