Adobe Audition 3.0

Create a new, blank audio file

The File > New command creates blank audio files, which are perfect for recording new audio or combining pasted audio.

  1. In Edit View, choose File > New.
    To quickly create a new file from selected audio in an open file, choose Edit > Copy To New. (See Copy or cut audio data.)
  2. In the New Waveform dialog box, set the following options, and click OK:
    Sample Rate
    Determines the range of frequencies that can be reproduced. To reproduce a given frequency, the sample rate must be at least twice that frequency. (See Sample rate.)

    Channels
    Determines if the waveform is mono or stereo.
    Mono
    Creates a waveform with just one channel of audio information. This option works well for a voice‑only recording.

    Stereo
    Creates a two‑channel waveform with separate right and left channels. This option is usually best for a music recording. However, because stereo waveforms contain twice as much data, they consume twice the storage space of mono waveforms.

    Resolution
    Determines the range of amplitude levels that can be reproduced. The 32‑bit level is best while you work in Adobe Audition. You can convert down for output later, if necessary. (See Change the bit depth of a file.)
    Note: If you have an older sound card that can’t play 32‑bit files properly, you can use a lower bit depth for playback, without lowering the bit depth of a file. To check the capabilities of your sound card, choose Edit > Audio Hardware Setup, select the sound card under Audio Driver, and click Control Panel. For information about the available options, see your sound card documentation.