How to record sound through a microphone to a computer

The presence on the PC of a built-in or separate microphone provides the user with ample opportunities. This is communication in social networks via a webcam, and the ability to replace boring typing with live speech, and even recording vocals with musical accompaniment. How to use sound recording functionality correctly, you will learn from our article.

Using a standard computer program for sound recording

In operating systems there is a standard application "Sound Recorder". There is no additional functionality in it, however, it is easy to use and perfect for beginners.

IMPORTANT! Depending on the OS, the path to the program will vary.

Windows XP

Action algorithm:

• Start icon
• all programs;
• standard;
• entertainment;
• sound recording.

Windows 7

In need go the same way, excluding the Entertainment section. Alternatively, you can use the search bar (in the Start icon menu) and type the name of the desired utility.

• Launch the application and activate the "Start recording" key. To the right of the button is an indicator in the form of a strip. Its green color indicates the level of the recorded signal.

• To complete the process, click "Stop recording." The resulting file is available for saving in only one format, WMA. It can be opened with any player.

Windows 10

As a recording program, Voice Recorder is used.. We find it by searching or in the general list of available applications.

Using special programs

There are multifunctional utilities that allow you to not only record sound, but also process it, save it in various formats.

However, third-party applications have a complex interface. To take full advantage of their capabilities, you will have to spend time studying.

REFERENCE. In the list of the most popular audio editors among users, the leading positions are occupied by the products Audacity, AudioMaster, GoldWave and Sony Sound Forge.

Audacity

Program allows you to save files in various formats and also has its own extension, AUP. Performs full editing of the results (removal of defects, noise, height and tempo settings, etc.). Advanced users have the opportunity to independently expand the available functionality.

• If the program is not on your computer, go to the developer's site, Download the installation file and install it on a PC.
• We start the application and to start the process we press the key with a red dot. We finish the work with the button with a yellow square.
• Then you can proceed to editing or saving the result. In the latter case, open the "File" window and use the "Export Audio" line, after which a list of available formats will open.

ON A NOTE. Audacity is free.

AudioMaster

The AudioMaster program has a wide range of tools: recording, cropping and gluing files, editing sounds, adding effects, etc.

• To start the process, use the "Record sound from microphone" button.
• In the window that opens, activate "Start a new recording."

ATTENTION. Before starting, make sure that the working device is selected correctly by default. It is indicated at the top of the window.

• At the end of the process, you can process the file: apply an equalizer, effects, or apply other tools.
• Then you need to save the result. In the "File" window, click the line "Save As". Here is a list of supported audio formats, each of which can be customized.
• Having made a choice, click on the "Save" icon and determine the location to save the file, its name and click "Save" again.

IMPORTANT! This is a shareware utility, all the functionality without restrictions will be available only after purchasing the full version.

Goldwave

Audio editor , in addition to the recording function, it has an impressive set of effects in its arsenal, filters for restoration and restoration, supports almost all formats, as well as special plugins. The application has a built-in software module that can create any sound or melody in a couple of minutes. There is support for converting from one extension to another.

Recording from a microphone is easy to use.

• In the control panel in the upper right, activate the icon with a red circle.
• To finish the process, click on the same button.
• To save the result, go to the "File" menu, then "Save As".

REFERENCE. The editor has functional limitations that can be removed by buying the full version.

Sony sound forge

The program is a professional product with which you can make a variety of manipulations with sound.

Available recording, full editing and batch processing, the imposition of a variety of filters, etc. A beginner will have to learn the basics of work in order to effectively use the application.

ON A NOTE. The utility has a free period of use of 30 days.

Possible errors and difficulties when recording sound through a microphone on a computer.

When trying to record sound, the user may encounter certain difficulties that are associated with a microphone or sound card. These include the following problems:

• lack of audio drivers;
• the device is turned off or incorrectly connected to the PC;
• errors in the device settings;
• USB connectors on the front of the computer do not work properly.

We hope our article helped you to understand the question of how to use a microphone for voice recording and which software product suits your needs. We wish you to enjoy and charge a good mood!