How to Record Music From Web Radio

You may capture audio that plays through your PC speakers.

One of the benefits of owning a personal computer is the ability to play Internet-based radio stations. These stations stream your favorite types of music through your computer's speakers. You may record these streams in one of many third-party applications. Once you record the file, you can play it in your favorite media player, such as Windows Media Player. You can also sync the file to your favorite MP3 player.

Instructions

Freecorder Toolbar

1. Download the "Freecorder Toolbar." Click on "Download" and "Run" to automatically install the program.

2. Open your favorite browser, such as Internet Explorer. Click on "Start," "All Programs," and select the browser. The Freecoder Toolbar will appear as a toolbar in the browser.

3. Browse to your favorite Web radio station by entering the URL in the address bar. Press "Enter."

4. Click on the "Record" button on the toolbar when your favorite song begins. Click on "Stop" when you wish to end the recording.

5. Locate the file on your computer's desktop. Open it by double-clicking on it.

Easy Radio

1. Download Easy Radio. Click on "Download Now," and on "Run" to complete the program's installation.

2. Open Easy Radio by clicking on "Start," "All Programs" and locating Easy Radio in the list of programs.

3. Browse to your desired Web radio station in the box called, "Stations." Click on "Play."

4. Click on "Record" to begin the recording, and select "Stop" when you wish to end the recording. You may also press "Pause," to temporarily halt recording that same audio file.

5. Click on the "Recording" menu to set the record location and settings. Play the recorded file by double-clicking on it.

Sount Capture 1.1a

1. Download Sound Capture 1.1a by clicking on "Download Now." Click on "Run" to complete the program installation.

2. Open Sound Capture by clicking on "Start," "All Programs," and selecting "Sound Capture."

3. Open your favorite Web radio station in your Internet browser.

4. Click on the red "Record" button when you wish to start recording, and press the "Stop" button the end the recording.

5. Open the recorded file by double-clicking it on your computer's desktop.

References

• Top Bits: Internet Radio

Resources

• CNET Download: Sound Capture 1.1a
• CNET Download: Easy Radio WM 1.4
• Applian Technologies: Freecorder Toolbar