How to Record a Phone Call to a PC
There may come a time when you need to record a phone call. Some business owners need recording software because of a large influx of daily calls. It can also be extremely useful for keeping track of customer complaints, quality assurance and information. Having this valuable data stored on your computer system keeps it within easy reach at all times. With a few simple suggestions, you'll soon learn how to record a phone call to a PC.
Instructions
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Use an application like Skype for your incoming and outgoing calls. Not only does it prevent you from having to pay large amounts of cash for long distance, but you can also add multiple plug-ins to extend its use further. Sign up for a free account with a valid email address to get started. After downloading and installing the application on your computer, you'll be fully ready to start chatting away.
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Download MP3 Recorder Studio from it's homepage. After a few seconds of installing this application, you'll be ready to use it. There is a trial period for testing the application, but it has limitations. In order to get the full features, you'll have to purchase a license for it from the website.
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Configure MP3 Recorder Studio by changing the output quality and destination of saved files. This can be easily done by clicking the "Change" link next to the format location and selecting the "Output Folder" icon to choose a location. Every time you save a new file it will be securely added to your computer.
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Click the "Splitting and Recording Options" tab and select the "Set Recording Device" button. As soon as you do this, the "Sound" window will appear. Choose the "Recording" tab and change the "What U Hear" device to your default device. If you do not see this device listed, then right click the list and choose to "Show Disabled Devices".
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Select the "Playback" tab on the "Sound" window. Double-click the "Speakers" icon and the properties window will come up. Click the "Levels" tab to find the microphone device. Activate it so that you can use it for recording your phone call via Skype. After making the changes, click the "OK' button to confirm the activation.
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Make an outgoing call or receive a call on your computer via Skype. All of your settings have been completed, and you can start recording each call onto your computer's hard drive. In order to start the recording process, just click the "Record" button in MP3 Recorder Studio.
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