Sound Recorder
Wed, 02/06/2008 - 17:17 — Ciprian
Sound Recorder is a very simple application that allows users to record and save sound on their computers. Recording sound is very easy: all you need is a sound card and a microphone that is plugged into it. By default, the recorded sounds will be saved as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file.
Where to find Sound Recorder
The Sound Recorder shortcut can be found in Start -> Accessories.
Alternatively, you can search for the word 'sound' in the Start Menu search box.
How to record sound
Once you have started Sound Recorder check that your microphone is plugged into the sound card. Also, don't forget to check its sound level in the Volume Mixer. If it is on mute you won't be able to record anything.
When you are ready, click on the Start Recording button.
To stop or pause the recording, click on the Stop Recording button.
A new window will pop-up asking you to type the file name and the location where the recording will be saved. In this window you can also specify information such as the artist name or the album (if it is the case). If you want to save the recording in another folder than the default one, click on the Browse Folders arrow.
Go to the desired location and click on the Save button.
If you close the previous window without saving the file, you will have the option to resume your recording. Click on the Resume Recording button and continue.
When finished, click on the Stop Recording button again and save your recording.
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The Windows Speech Recognition Guide
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Comments
To the dude who sida "Stop complaining"
We're not asking for 1 million features (you 'Overexaggerating' Strawmanner), at the least we're asking TWO features... Record and PLAY!!!
You know, that function found on EVERY music device ever made! Even the ones from 100 plus+ years ago could do that!
Agreed
I cant even open a file unless I have a mic plugged is. Is it just me or is vista seeming ever more un-old-user friendly and more Granny-user-friendly
Sound Recorder on Vista....
It seems I can find the sound recorder icon in the program menu...but all I get is ....no recording device....geeeze....
I installed a web cam on my vista...and it works fine....except for the sound....... what is with microsoft...am I missing a driver or something....someone throw me a bone here.....
Recording from computer
On the old sound recorder you could set it to record all the sound that comes out of the computer. Is there a way to do this with the new sound recorder? reply please
recording from computer
yes it is, in the XP windows recorder it was avaliable to record from inside the computer
I can play any sound file, and record it from inside
but with the vista recorder, it seems unavaliable
can any body help, plz !
go to the sound options in
go to the sound options in Control panel, select the recording tab, right click the empty space and select show hidden devices. Wave Out should be there, set it as default and you'll be able to again.
Vista Sound Recorder BLOWS!!!
Older version in previous operating systems (XP) a user can raise or lower volume levels on a .wav file. You can also chop up the file to any part of the song you want and save that clip. The Vista version is awful, straight up crap in my opinion. I am glad I left the anothe rpc equal to this one in speed with XP Pro on it. I even tried running the XP version on here, no luck..
lol
I love how people say its crap, due to lack of knowledge.
Dont blame your own short comings on other people.
Try research before you post. I can do exactly what you claim you cant do in Vista...... Read and educate yourself!
nope
Actually, you can't record sounds directly from your computer in Vista. It's illegal and wasn't included. You should read and educate yourself.
Vista sound recorder
Listen, the older XP version is so much better with more controls. The new version is like playing a cassette in your car and when you want to hear it again, it's in your other car. This is sheer stupidity. Like, maybe, just maybe, while I'm recording something and I pause, I may want to hear it back to see if it's right-or if it's even there-to see if I made a mistake. Now, I have to search for the damn wave file (because I forgot to name the stupid thing) and I've ended up with 10 million files named "untitled".
I dare say, Vista is everything I've heard it was. Stupid.
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