Free Sound Recorder

How to Record Streaming Audio

Introduction

Step 1: Select Recording Device and Sound Source

Step 2: Adjust Recording Settings

Step 3: Start Recording

Introduction

Ever wonder how you could possibly record a song that's being streamed across the Internet onto your computer for free? Trying to download streaming audio directly to your computer can be quite difficult because different sites have different security measures put in place, so one program might work for one site, but not another. However, one surefire way of recording streaming audio from any web site is to simply capture it via the sound card on your computer. Basically, Free Sound Recorder that can record whatever is being played by your computer's speakers, so if you can hear it, it can be recorded. First of all, you should download and install Free Sound Recorder and then do as the guide tells you.

Step 1: Select Recording Device and Sound Source

Launch Free Sound Recorder. Click "Show Mixer Window" button to choose "Stereo Mix" as sound source and select the sound card in your system.

Step 2: Adjust Recording Settings

Click "Options" and a window will be activated. In "General Settings" area, you can specify an output format among MP3, WAV, WMA and OGG. Click "Settings" to adjust the recording quality by well-configured presets or configuration parameters. Click "Change" to select an output folder. It also has the ability to name the recorded file automatically by date and time. Other settings like AGC, VAS, Hot Key and Schedule are also available.

Step 3: Start Recording

After everything is set, just play the sound that you want to record. Then you can see wave variations in the wave pattern. You can adjust the Volume and Balance to meet your demands.

Click the red round record button in Free Sound Recorder or press the hotkey you just set to start recording. To stop the recording, click "Stop Recording" and the recorded sound will be directly output to the output folder & listed in the file list with detailed information like filename, location, time, duration & size. You can play the recording with the built-in player.

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