From time to time, users have a not very popular need - to record an audio track of what is in this moment sounds on PC. Quickly navigating and saving, for example, an important conversation on Skype, can be problematic if you have never encountered sound recording on a computer before and don’t know where and what to look for. Therefore, it is better to familiarize yourself with Windows capabilities in advance.
You can record important audio information in the following ways:
- if you have a stereo mixer: built-in sound recording program in Windows;
- without stereo mixer: special programs for sound recording, for example, Audacity;
- using an audio cable;
- recording using online programs.
First of all, you need to activate the stereo mix. This device is usually disabled in settings. To turn it on you need to press right button mouse on the speaker icon in the notification area and click on “Recording devices”.
If the stereo mixer does not appear in the list that appears, right-click in the empty field in this window and turn on the “Show disabled devices” mode. Next, we activate the stereo mixer by pressing the right button as usual, then confirm the default use.
It should be noted that for non-standard cards there may be another device instead of a standard stereo mixer. For example, the source of the recording "What U Hear" from Sonic Blaster.
It is worth noting that after turning on the stereo mixer, you can enjoy a nice bonus - through the Shazam application for Windows. It allows you to determine the name of the song being played by sound.
The easiest way to make a sound recording is to use the built-in program in Windows. To do this, in Win 7 and 8, go to the Start menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Sound Recorder. For Win 10 – Start -> Voice Recording.
The standard sound recording program is very unpretentious and very easy to use, it starts with the “Start Recording” button. After clicking the “Stop Recording” button, it will offer to save the file in wma format (this is a licensed format for working with audio streams from Microsoft) in the folder of your choice.
If you need a different sound format, you can use alternative recording programs, for example, AudioMaster, but you will have to download them. Using this program, you can edit previously made digital recordings in any format or record new ones.
Record audio from a computer without a stereo mixer
It happens that some sound cards do not have drivers for a stereo mixer or the manufacturer has blocked such a device. A good helper in this case, the Audacity program will become useful even if you have a stereo mixer. The program has advanced capabilities compared to standard applications for sound recording.
To record sound from a computer using this program, you need to select in the first drop-down Windows list WASAPI, in the second - or the sound card (which serves as your sound source) and press the start button.
Recording using an audio cable
This method is a little exotic, but useful if the stereo mixer is not supported and there is no Internet. Consequently, there is no way to download a recording program or use an online service, but you still need to record an audio track. You will need a cable with a 3.5 connector on both ends.
You need to connect one of the plugs to the microphone jack, the second to the audio output (headphones). After this, you can open any available recording program, for example, built into Windows, and carry out the necessary actions.
Online services for recording
There are also sites that provide the ability to record audio without having to install additional applications on computer. Here are the most popular ones:
- vocalremover.ru;
- online-voice-recorder.com;
- vocaroo.com;
- audio-joiner.com/ru/;
- sound-recorder.ru and many other sites and browser add-ons.
Let's look at the sound recording process using the first site as an example. It’s easy to do: click the “Start Recording” button, and after finishing, click the “Stop” button. You can listen to the result before downloading and re-record if the recording is unsuccessful. There are also several additional options: change tempo, key, format converter. The downloaded file will be in the most popular MP3 format.
Thus, there are many opportunities to make high-quality audio recordings on your PC with any equipment.
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There are simply countless reviews like this on the Internet. It would seem that everything possible has been written, but as you read deeper, you realize that the review was made by a person who is very far from music. Dry facts, a list of characteristics, a small comparison table and... that's it. Or just a list of programs, half of which are simply not designed for recording music. We, in turn, tried to make a warm and lamp selection of the most in simple language– mostly impressions and recommendations for using one or another DAW.
So, meet us - review best programs for creating, recording and mixing music.
Those who were at the dawn of digital audio production fondly remember Adobe's predecessor, Cool Edit Pro, until it was bought out by the global giant in 2003 for $16.5 million. Moreover, some still use it as their main DAW, just like Adobe Audition third version, completely ignoring new versions and fashionable innovations. Some people use Adobe Audition only for sound recording, while simultaneously using Noise Reduction to remove noise, and carry out mixing and mastering in other programs.
The advantages include a convenient and intuitive interface and ease of use for beginners.
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If you're new to audio production or choosing your first DAW, Cubase definitely not for you. This topic can be debated endlessly, but experience shows that without minimal knowledge of sequencers, learning will be long and painful. Mostly found in the arsenal of professional engineers or arrangers. Out of the box it offers a complete, and most importantly high-quality set of all kinds of plug-ins and slightly less high-quality tools. And by installing VST plugins and instruments, you can not worry about anything at all and create music on a production scale.
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There is probably no person who has not heard of “fruit”, even if he is very, very far from music. One of the few DAWs that can be confidently recommended to beginners and amateurs. It is thanks to them FL Studio and earned his very controversial fame. Thousands of schoolchildren began to write tracks using a standard set of instruments and seasoning from the built-in equalizer and compressor. And this despite the fact that standard means It is generally prohibited to use it in fruit. Armed with top plugins, for example, or, high-quality tools, and most importantly with straight hands, it turns into excellent instrument to create quality music.
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Quite a young and at the same time progressive instrument for creating and recording music. Many people have switched from top DAWs to Reaper, as hundreds and thousands of training videos on YouTube and many articles on the Internet talk about. Suitable for both beginners and advanced users, it has a whole arsenal for recording, editing, processing, automation and much more. The interface is pleasant, nothing superfluous or distracting. The disadvantages include the lack of a built-in sampler with instruments and the lack of normal built-in synthesizers.
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The first thing that catches your eye when you open it Ableton Live– this is the Session View window, which is more suitable for live performances. The more familiar Arrangement View window is toggled in the upper right corner. Based on all this, we can assume that a DAW is more suitable for DJs, improvisations and live performances, because... offers online mixing, right during the concert. But it also has its admirers. Ableton Live as a tool for mixing music due to its simple interface with a large number of effects and tools.
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If you are a Steve Jobs fan, an ardent Apple fan, Logic Pro
simply must be on your machine, no matter what system you use. For $200 you will get a top DAW in all respects, be it mixing, recording, mixing - you will always be one step ahead. The package includes a collection of high-quality plugins, instruments, an ESX24 sampler and official support from Apple. However, you shouldn’t rush headlong and spend your hard-earned money - it’s better to first decide on your calling and get your hands on other programs for creating music.
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One of the best (if not the best) top-end and professional DAW, used by tens of thousands of world-famous engineers. But as is usually the case, everything good has its fly in the ointment. Pro Tools does not support VST format. Of course, you can be content with only AAX plugins or use some kind of bridge that will allow you to open a VST, but as usually happens, at the most inopportune moment the plugin you like is not in either the AAX format or in the broken database, which of course is very annoying. Suitable only for advanced engineers; beginners should take a closer look at simpler and more accessible programs.
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The Swedish company was quite creative in creating its product. reason is a virtual emulator of the rack rack to which you connect devices. Just like in Pro Tools, there is no support for VST plugins and those that come with the kit may simply not be enough for many styles.
Suitable for those who want to create electronic music and like to turn the knobs in search of interesting sounds. It’s definitely not suitable for beginners; even for advanced users it can be useful only in narrowly focused areas.
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Another top DAW for experienced engineers, which is usually switched to from other sequencers. For this purpose in Studio One There are even built-in presets of popular sequencers for a smooth and painless change of workstation. Powerful and convenient drag-and-drop, excellent readable interface, flexible setup folders with plugins, a convenient and functional mixer have gathered their own army of fans. It will be difficult to learn for beginners, so it is best suited for those who have already dealt with other sequencers.
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Good day to all readers of the site. Today in the “Top Applications” section we will talk about programs for recording sound on Android. You can find a huge variety of such programs on Google Play and on our website. All of them provide the ability to either record audio from other applications, record calls, or work as a standard voice recorder, and in these categories they are similar to each other. This article presents the most functional, and most importantly, free and not requiring any root rights, programs that can be downloaded on our portal. Let's look under the cat.
This application provides the ability to record sound in four formats: WAV (.wav), THREE_GPP (.3gp), MPEG4 (.mp4), AMR (.amr). The program can record both calls and sounds from applications, but in any case a microphone is used for recording. Call recording occurs either automatically, or you will have to log into the application during the call. It is possible to save the contact name in the file name. One of distinctive features This program has the ability to automatically delete recorded files after 1, 7 or 30 days. Files can be limited by duration and size in MB.
The application has the ability to record at 8kHz, 11kHz, 22kHz, 44kHz and 48kHz, in mono and stereo. RecForge allows you to create and delete internal folders. Just like in Record Mic and Call, you can record calls, games, and everything else. However automatic start no when making calls. But there is the most complete set of widgets. Most programs of this kind do not have them at all, but here there are already four to choose from.
The name of this application speaks for itself. Easy Voice Recorder is really easy to learn. Just select in the settings what you want to use the application for and all other parameters will adjust themselves. You can record anything in high quality with wav (PCM) and m4a (AAC) formats, as well as 3gp (AMR) to save space.
Easy Voice Recorder has a built-in speech-to-text service, which, however, currently only works with English and Spanish (and requires a Quicktate account). It is possible to configure an external player to play recorded files (although the built-in one has good design, and copes with its immediate task). You can use the feature to stop recording playback if other applications are trying to play audio. In general, if you don’t need hundreds of unnecessary functions, but just a good voice recorder, then Easy Voice Recorder is one of the best applications.
The first three applications undoubtedly have good functionality and with your chips, however this program Still won my sympathy. Yes, InCall Recorder only records to MP3. Yes, here you cannot set a schedule for recording or set a timer to start. This program does not have desktop widgets. But they are not needed, since InCall Recorder has a button right in the call window. And now you don’t have to choose between automatic recording (a bunch of unnecessary files) and a long transition between different windows in manual mode.
This application is not particularly different and certainly not superior to the previous TOP participants. However, Smart Voice Recorder has one ace up its sleeve. Silence skip function, which is rarely seen in free versions voice recorders. That is, you can speak as you please and not worry about how long you think about the next phrase. Because all “silent areas” are automatically cut out.
In this case, you can manually set the “silence” threshold. This is useful when you are in some public place and want to cut out background noise. Therefore, this application can be useful, for example, for journalists, or for students to record particularly sleepy lecturers.
One of the most interesting voice recorders that supports modern material design, is a Voice Recorder. This application is besides good appearance has sufficient functionality. There is the ability to automatically record sound when launching applications, quality settings, light indication of recording status, etc. In addition, Voice Recorder is fully compatible with Android wearable devices.
However, this app cannot be used to record calls, only as a voice recorder. Nevertheless, the program copes with its task at the proper level. All necessary settings(sampling frequency, bitrate, device and recording format) have a good range of adjustment and are conveniently structured in the parameter menu.
Voice Changer
This is not just one program, but simply the name of a ton of programs for your Android smartphone. Changers cannot record calls, but they are quite good as a voice recorder.
Plus, their distinctive feature is a huge set of effects for post-processing audio recordings. These applications also have effects such as echo, reverb, distortion, flanger, and so on. You can make your voice sound like Darth Vader's, or a classic alien movie voice, or like you've inhaled helium.
There are actually a lot of Voice Changers both on Google Play and on Trashbox (,). It is simply impossible to choose one among them; here you need to choose the effect to your liking.
This application was included in the previous TOP for a reason. However, over the past year it has deteriorated greatly. The redesign removed Music Maker Jam from the list of easy-to-use programs. The functionality not only did not increase, but even suffered during the process of modernizing the application. Well, and most importantly, you can no longer change styles, you now have to pay for everything. It wouldn't be scary if there was something to give your money for. And on at this stage development of Music Maker Jam, the price does not correspond to the quality. Let's hope the developers come to their senses.Bottom line
Having tested about thirty-five programs from the “Sound Recording” category, I came to the conclusion that there is no huge difference in them. I don't know why you need to buy paid voice recorders. Why are they needed? paid applications to record calls. After all, there are quite adequate and multifunctional, and most importantly, high-quality free programs. Personally, I'll keep InCall Recorder if I ever need to record something. Firstly, this application is the most convenient for recording calls, as it provides a button right in the conversation window and you can start recording with just one click. Secondly, a good manual immediately gets you up to speed and you don’t need to understand almost anything.If you liked the “schedule recording” feature, then you need the Record Mic and Call application. If you are going to use recordings for some purposes where you need to squeeze the maximum quality out of your microphone, then the RecForge application is more suitable for you. The simplest and most pleasing to the eye application that can be used if you do not need to record calls and other unnecessary add-ons, but just need a regular high-quality voice recorder, is Easy Voice Recorder. Smart Voice Recorder has one interesting function- “passing silence.” You can record boring lectures from teachers who like to speak slowly and think for a long time between sentences.
And if you just need to have fun, then you can safely download any of the Voice Changers, or maybe all at once, and enjoy hundreds of effects for changing your voice.
UV SoundRecorder is a miniature free program for recording sound in Russian. The latest version today is version 1.4.
The archive with the installation file weighs about 1 megabyte. The program is provided for free use. You can download it by following the link at the end of the article. Installing the program is extremely simple. Unpack the archive, click on installation file. A window like this will open in front of you. 
Follow the program prompts to complete the installation.
After launching UV SoundRecorder, you will see the following window. 
With it, you can record sound from all audio devices on your computer. This could be a microphone, telephone line, speakers, etc. The program supports the ability to simultaneously record sound from different sources and sound cards.
In order to start recording, you need to select the device from which the audio will be read. In the picture above you can see that my computer has a Realtek HD Audio Input recorder represented by a microphone and stereo speakers. On your computer, the list may be much larger - it may include connected telephone lines, microphones from web cameras, etc. Some sound cards support simultaneous recording with different devices, some are not. The current volume level is indicated next to each device.
In some versions operating systems(For example, Windows Vista or 7) the following situation occurs: nothing is displayed in the list of available devices, although audio devices are connected to the computer. It is for this case that the “Settings” link is located on the main program window Windows sound" Clicking on it will take you to the settings window. There you need to enable disabled devices.
Opposite each device is a volume control. With it, you can adjust the volume of the sounds you want to record. It is very important to adjust this indicator correctly, because if you set low level, then the recorded sound may be too quiet, and when high level Unwanted noise and interference may occur.
When recording simultaneously from speakers and a microphone, try to set the sound levels to the same values so that the sounds do not drown out each other. We recommend that you conduct a test recording before starting to ensure that all settings are correct.
If you are recording simultaneously from several sources, in the main program window you can select the type of audio track recording. So, all tracks can be recorded in one file or each in a separate one. Writing to separate files can be very useful if you plan to edit them later.
Audio files are automatically recorded in WAV format. However, automatic conversion to mp3 format is available directly in the program. To do this, you need to check the box next to the “Convert to mp3” item. You can adjust the quality of the converted audio using the slider. Recommended values when recording a conversation are 32 Kb/sec, when recording music – at least 128 Kb/sec. Please note that long audio files can take quite a long time to convert.
A link to the help window is also available at the top of the program window. 
To summarize, I would like to say that the UV SoundRecorder program is a very convenient solution for recording sound. An undoubted advantage is the ability to simultaneously record from several sources, which makes this program indispensable for recording video conferences or Skype conversations. Among the advantages of the program, it should be noted that it takes up very little disk space, is available for free use and has the ability to immediately convert recordings to mp3 format. Add to this ease of use and a friendly interface - and the result is a very useful software for your computer.
The program has no downsides as such. If you really want to find fault, you will notice that developers rarely release updates to the program. But, in fact, they are not so necessary, because UV SoundRecorder copes with all its functions with a bang.
Download a program for recording sound in Russian
UV SoundRecorder- a free program for recording sound from a microphone, speakers, telephone line and other sound sources on a computer.
Allows:
- record audio immediately microphone and speakers
- record sound from multiple sound cards
- save each audio track in separate file
- combine recorded audio into one file
- convert recorded sound in mp3
The program can be used to record audio in video conferences, Skype conversations, etc.
Module UV SoundRecorder included in a comprehensive video creation and screen recording product UVScreenCamera .
How to use UV SoundRecorder
Device selection
To start recording audio, you must select at least one device. There are two audio recording devices in the list (see picture above):
- Microphone - Logitech Mic (Ultra Vision)
- Speakers - Realtek High Definition Audio
The first device, in this case, is a microphone in a webcam connected via USB.
Opposite each device is the current sound level. This, in particular, helps to determine which microphone is working (connected).
Each device can have several lines (microphone, line input, etc.). In some sound cards You can select only one line for recording, in some - several.
Recording level
The recording level (horizontal slider) determines the recording sensitivity (level). If the level is too low, the sound will be quiet. If it is too high, the sound will be too loud and with interference and noise. To determine the desired audio recording level, we recommend experimenting with the recording level.
If you record sound from speakers and a microphone simultaneously, then you can’t do without a test recording. It is necessary to select the recording levels so that the volume of the sound recorded from the microphone and the sound recorded from the speakers is approximately the same.
Each track in a separate file
When recording from multiple sources, you can choose to save sound to one or more files. If you are going to edit the sound in the future, it is more convenient to save audio tracks in different files.
When recording audio to multiple files, "_1", "_2", etc. will be added to their names.
Convert to mp3
Recorded sound file(files) can be automatically converted to mp3 immediately after recording. In this form it takes up much less space. To do this, check the "Convert to mp3" checkbox. You can also convert manually using the "Convert" button. In this case, the switch “To one file”, “To different files” is taken into account. The only setting is the bitrate (to put it simply - sound quality).
If you record music, then the minimum is 128 Kb/sec
- The "Convert to mp3" checkbox and bitrate can be set directly during recording.
- A long recording can take quite a long time to convert (several minutes).
Listening to the recording result
After recording, the “Play” button will become available. You can listen to the recording result regardless of whether audio was recorded in one or more files.
You can also check out the program for creating videos and recording screen videos
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