So you want to record a simple voice message on your Linux system . . . It seems like a easy enough thing. Until you need a special audio format, require complex edits, special effects, and other audio tweaks. At which point, it's still pretty easy. No, really! This article will show you everything you need to know to get started recording and playing sound clips from a microphone. Then, with Audacity, you'll be able to edit the clip, add special effects, and more.