Show You may find yourself in need of recording audio using your desktop, laptop, or other mobile device. This article will show you how to do so using several popular devices. Mac All Macs (laptops and desktops) come with a built-in microphone.
PC All laptops and all-in-one computers have a built-in microphone. For users that have a tower/monitor configuration, you may borrow a laptop from IT to record audio, or may employ one of the other methods (e.g. using your smartphone).
Web There are many web-based voice recording tools, such as Online Voice Recorder: https://online-voice-recorder.com/beta/
iPhone
Android Each Android device is different, and different carriers may load different apps on the device. Because of this, there is no standard voice recorder app for Android like there is for iOS. Your device may have an app installed already (look for apps labeled "Recorder," "Voice Recorder," "Memo," "Notes," etc.), or you may have to download one from the Google Play store (search for "Voice Recorder" and find an app that meets your needs). Because the apps may vary, the instructions below are more of a guide.
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Sound Recorder is an app you can use to record audio for up to three hours per recording file. You can use it side by side with other apps, which allows you to record sound while you continue working on your PC. (While there is also a desktop program called Sound Recorder, this article is about the Sound Recorder app.) To start recording, tap or click the circular button with a microphone in the center. This is your Record button. To pause recording, tap or click Pause. To resume the same recording you paused, tap or click Pause again. To save the recording tap or click Stop. You'll see the recording appear in your list of recordings. (The next time you tap or click Record, you'll start a new recording.)
Your recordings are stored within the Sound Recorder app. If you uninstall the app, your recordings will be deleted. To send the recording file to someone through another app, use the Share charm.
You can also send recording files as attachments right from the Mail app. Tap or click Sound Recorder from the menu when you're choosing a file to attach to an email.
Note: You can't trim if you have minimized Sound Recorder to take up less than 672px of width on the screen—you'll have to make Sound Recorder larger in order to trim.
Sound Recorder won't continue recording in the background when you use other apps. To use Sound Recorder along with other apps, use them side by side. To use Sound Recorder alongside other apps
Need more help?How can I record highOn a PC. Locate the audio (speaker) icon in your system's toolbar and right click to open the audio options menu.. Select Recording Devices from the menu. ... . The Recording tab of this menu will be selected by default. ... . Select the Levels tab of the Microphone Properties menu.. How do I record audio on Windows?Windows Sound Recorder. To open Sound Recorder, click on the "Start Menu" in the lower left hand corner of your screen. ... . Click "Start Recording" to begin recording sound.. When you've finished recording or want to stop, press "Stop Recording". ... . Whenever you click "Stop Recording," a "Save As" button will appear.. Can I make an audio recording on my computer?Sound Recorder is an app you can use to record audio for up to three hours per recording file. You can use it side by side with other apps, which allows you to record sound while you continue working on your PC. (While there is also a desktop program called Sound Recorder, this article is about the Sound Recorder app.)
How do I record external audio on my computer?To record your voice in Sound Recorder, your computer must have a built-in or external microphone attached.. Press "Windows-W" to open Settings, enter "sound" into the search field and then select "Sound" from the results.. Select the "Recording" tab and confirm that a microphone is connected to the computer.. |