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How to Record DRM Protected WMA

Introduction

Step 1: Active Recording Window

Step 2: Choose Sound Source and Sound Card

Step 3: Adjust the Recording Settings

Step 4: Start the Recording

Step 5: Save the Recording

Introduction

Is it possible to "convert" DRM protected WMA files? Technically, no. In many cases, it is illegal to circumvent Microsoft's protection in order to convert WMA files protected with Digital Rights Management (DRM). However, there are many legitimate reasons for wanting to convert these protected files, and many feel they should be able to do so. Free Audio Editor provides an audio recorder that can be used as a DRM Protected WMA Converter to record DRM protected WMA files while they are being played in Windows Media Player. The audio recorder can save audio directly to MP3, unprotected WMA (using any desired profile), WAV (using any compression codec), OGG, and more. Now, download and install Free Audio Editor then enjoy your amazing recording!

Step 1: Active Recording Window

Launch Free Audio Editor. Click "New Record" to choose recording sample rate & channels and click "OK" to activate audio recording window.

Step 2: Choose Sound Source and Sound Card

Choose the "Stereo Mix" as the sound source and select a proper sound card in your system. The names of the sound source to record audio maybe different in various operating systems, usually named as Stereo Mix, Phone Line, Aux Volume, Video Volume, Mic Volume, Line In, CD Audio and so on.

Step 3: Adjust the Recording Settings

Then start the playback of the DRM protected WMA files that you want to record. If the audio from the sound is detected, you should see the signal on the wave patterns. Then, adjust the recording volume as needed. Set a specific time by clicking "Timer Record" to automatically start recording. You also have the power to record without silence.

Step 4: Start the Recording

After everything is set, please click the red round record button in audio recorder to start recording. You can see the recording time on the top. To stop the recording, click "Pause". Then, click "Keep" to input the recording to the waveform window of audio editor.

Step 5: Save the Recording

Now, the recording is displayed in the waveform window. You can click "Play" to playback or edit & add audio effects to the recording if you like. Click "Save" to specify the output format, file name and output location. You can use presets provided (There are AM Quality, FM Quality, CD Quality and so on) or specify the parameters as needed. Now, share your Recorded DRM protected WMA music with your friends!

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