How to Record Sound from Computer?


How to record audio with windows voice recorder on Windows:

Windows Voice Recorder is a simple but effective program that comes pre-installed with Windows and can be used to record audio directly from your computer's microphone. It also has a rudimentary editor you can use to trim unwanted bits from the start and end of the recording.

  • If you don’t have a microphone built into your computer, connect one before you start Windows Voice Recorder.
  • You need to make sure the microphone is set as the default recording device. Select the Start menu, then select Settings, represented as a gear-shaped icon.
  • In the Windows Settings search box, type Sound and press Enter. In the search results, select Sound Settings.
  • In the Input section, use the input device drop-down menu to choose your microphone, then close the Settings window.
  • Open Windows Voice Recorder from the Start menu. It should already be installed, but if it is not, you can find it in the Microsoft Store.
  • Select the Record icon on the left side of the screen to begin recording.
    In some installations of Voice Recorder, the Record icon may shift to the middle of the Voice Recorder window when you first open it or if you have not previously made any voice recordings. Once you have created recordings, the Record icon will appear on the left side of the screen.
  • While you’re recording, you can select the Pause icon to temporarily hold recording, then select Pause a second time to continue, recording to the samefile.
  • When you’re done, select the Stop icon.
  • After your recording is done, you can select the recording file, then select the Play icon to hear it played back.
  • If you want to trim the start and end of the audio, select the Trim icon at the bottom of the window.
  • Drag the start and end bars until you've edited the audio. Select the Play icon to hear your revised start and end points. When you're satisfied, select the Save icon and choose if you want to save the current file or create a new copy.
  • To find the MP3 file on your computer’s hard drive, right-click the file and choose Open File Location. You can also select the share icon to send the file to someone via email or social media.