How to Capture Live Stream

Many radio stations around the nation allow you to listen to that station online. This can be useful if you are at work or if you wish to listen to an out-of-town radio station. There may come a time that you want to record a portion of a radio program, such as an interview or a live sporting event. By using the program mentioned below, you can capture live streams and play them at a later time.

Instructions

1. Download and install the Audacity software program (see Resources).

2. Open Audacity.

3. Click "View." Select "Float Mixer Toolbar." The small toolbar will open at the top of the screen.

4. Click the drop box to the far right in that toolbar. Choose "Stereo Mix." You can then click "View" and select "Dock Mixer Toolbar."

5. Open the live stream you wish to capture. Allow that stream to fully load.

6. Go back to Audacity. Click the red "Record" button at the top of Audacity. The live stream will begin recording in Audacity. When you're done, click "File" and choose "Extract as WAV." You will then be able to save the live stream to your computer and open it in a media player on your computer (such as Windows Media Player).

Resources

• Audacity