How to Record a Sound on a Windows Computer

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You can use the Windows Sound Recorder to record your own warning beeps or other sounds. You'll need a sound card that supports sound input, a microphone and speakers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
If your computer has a sound card and speakers, as most do, you will only need to acquire a microphone (fewer computers come with them). Microphones range in price greatly; if you're just recording simple sounds and effects, buy a cheaper microphone.
Step2
Attach your microphone to the Sound In port on the back of your computer. (It might have a picture of a microphone next to it.)
Step3
If your microphone has an On button, turn it on. Otherwise, refer to the instruction sheet that came with it.
Step4
Open the Sound Recorder. (Open the Start menu and choose Programs, then Accessories, Entertainment and, finally, Sound Recorder.)
Step5
From the Sound Recorder, click New.
Step6
To begin recording, click Record - the circle that appears at the right-hand side of the Sound Recorder.
Step7
When you are finished recording, click Stop - the square that appears directly to the left of the circle.
Step8
Use the Play, Rewind and Seek to End buttons to test your recording.
Step9
When you are satisfied, save your sound file using the Save As command in the File menu.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can also record from a CD player, if you have one.
  • Sophisticated software is available for purchase if you want to perform more complex tasks with sound. The Windows Sound Recorder is very basic.
  • Sound files are very large and will take up considerable space on your hard disk.

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on 12/27/2007 Some more I found:

How to record the computer screen without camera:

http://www.sameshow.com/democreator/article/demo-creator-article-2.html

Hope it helps! Cheers!

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on 12/27/2007 Some more I found:
How to record the computer screen without camera:

http://www.sameshow.com/democreator/article/demo-creator-article-2.html

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on 1/9/2006 Record for a second and stop. Next, go to effects, then decrease speed. Press it as many times you want because it makes the recording length longer for bigger files.

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