How to Record Streaming Audio online as MP3 Files Using Audacity

[techguide747]

This literally could not be any less helpful. People don't have this option on the drop-down.

If it recorded without any changes, we wouldn't be searching for "how to record streaming audio in audacity".

[BlueSkiesOpiateEyes]

holy shit i have never seen something so dumb, who would want to do this, theres much better ways to extract the audio files or use a real program that records from your audio device not through the fucking mic

[yonatanyoni83]

i have question how can i get rid of the echos? but when i put the input volume down it goes away.

[Aidan303]

i dont have the options beside the mic pic its just a blank bar plz help

[thewelshninja]

That was really shit... but good enough, cheers... thanks a bundle

[Bblzjone67]

how do i change the file type?

[Elyzater]

I am using windows 7 and version 1.3.12. The easiest way for me to record was to choose "Record playback" from Preferences------devices----re­cording "record playback"

[BobTheNecrophile]

I'm using windows 7 and I am almost completley lost about this, I figured out how to switch the device to "stereo mix" and I disabled my microphone but I have no idea what to do with all of the other options. I'm using the beta version for windows 7 (wont let me use anything else) . I need to know every option I have to have selected / deselected

[vitiay]

now I know why it is free.

[4SCARECROWS]

I'm using the mac version of audacity. I know you are using a Pc . My problem is that when I record audio from my web cam , or any sound from the desktop I have this reverb and or feedback. Could you tell me how to eliminate this before i record or point me to a place that can tell me how to fix it. The feed back is like you get when the microphone is close to something like a speaker of course. My microphone is built in. I've tried messing around with the volume levels and the gain. Thanks

[hasankhi]

Thank you very much.

[ThatGOONfromLA]

i can't get any sound to record and i followed this step by step.. i should be able to record music from a music software program right?

[JamesN345]

my drop down doesnt have stereo mix help plz

[XxXRammsteinxRoXxXxX]

the menu (with stereo mix, line in, etc) is not showing up! It's just grey! I can't select it! Can someone help me please? I used to be able to use it. I'm on windows XP

[masteryoda41309]

I finally figured something out. Lots of Windows 7 people, like me, have trouble with their sound boards, so I gave up on it. Instead, I got an auxiliary chord (something you would use to hook up your mp3 player to your car stereo) and plugged one end into the headphone jack, and the other end into the microphone jack, on the same computer. I made sure that the microphone was enabled, and I just pressed record on audacity. It worked like a charm.

[masteryoda41309]

@masteryoda41309 I was using this to record my voice to make ringtones. Obviously I don't condone ripping songs off of the internet, but I hope this helps everyone with whatever they want to do.

[bigdl72]

i used to have stereo mix on my recording devices

but now i dont have shit

how do i get it back?

(and yes i did show disabled and unconnected devices)

[blueloveexx]

i cant record

[509g1]

0:57 u see where ur mouse is close to stereo mix i cant enable that box so i cant record from online stuff :?

[AeroZeplin]

what about for a mac? can I still do this with my mac book?? O_o

[MusicL0v3e12sF012Ree]

hey how do you play many parts into just one whole music?

[DollPound12345]

how can i get my beat on to my song can u help me plzzzz

[DanskeSange]

Please help me, pal.

Why is the ''Stereo Mix'' line not in my Audacity?

Would be great if you could help me :-)

[ankrisiv]

To get the Stereo Mix:

Right click on the speakers icon in the Taskbar,select recording devices.There you should see your microphone and a Line in input.Right click on the field and select the "Show disabled devices" option if not already selected.Then the Stereo Mix will pop up.Enable it and set it as the default recording device.Finally disable the microphone so as not to get unneeded sound disturbances and start recording.Basically what you hear is what you get this way.That's about it.

[DeathNoteOwnerTooBe]

How do I put it in sterio mix



[warmdam1212]

I have the same settings as you, but it only records my microphone. When i unplug it, nothing seems to be recorded. a little help? :/

[DTALKSification]

thanks...i like the background music.What is it from?

[mariosunshinefaan]

silence...

[66Charles]

I dont understand i can only record stuff with a microphone i have the same settings as u and lame and everything but it won`t just record the audio output it needs a microphone to record the sound coming out of my speakers...

[websnozzle]

@66Charles

66Charles, I am not the expert, but I read on Cnet article 'how to record streaming audio' by jasmine france in the comments, Method ONE: buy a 6.5mm Y splitter and a short male to male jack and rerout speakers OUT to the Line-In (at the back of the PC). Dell and a few other companies disabled Stereo mix out to stop piracy. Method TWO: Get updated sound drivers to replace OEM crippled ones. THREE: Check software program for your audio, to make sure stereo or 'wave mix' is enabled.

[Tmoneyfreshhh]

For my recording device drop down menu, I have nothing. How do I fix this?

[tiktam51]

@Tmoneyfreshhh Dear whatever u have try with it if it records or not

if not then reinstall or google ur problem i made this tutorial i m using

windows xp.

[Tmoneyfreshhh]

@tiktam51 I went to Audacity's website to troubleshoot. Windows 7 and Vista are not very compatible with Audacity, and in most cases you have to find another way to record streaming audio with the program. Last night I had to use a cable to connect my headphone jack to my microphone jack. It sent the music straight from my output to my input and it worked. I found that while recording, If I left the computer still, better audio quality. Anyway, just give a disclaimer about windows 7 and Vista.

[sam85461]

what recorder are you using?

[tiktam51]

@sam85461 At 0:26 you will notice 'Recording'

Device 'Microsoft Sound Mapper -Input'

[nic0s411]

when i try recording it says error while waiting for sound device please check input device please help me

[Clairebear852]

hi!

will this record the sound of my mouse clicking or my typing while i wait for the song to record?

[tiktam51]

My advice when u record don't do any other

work on computer, if u still want to do

try to record for 1/2 minute with clicking

ur mouse and then

check if it records the sound of ur

mouse or not.

[abrahamisagreatman]

@tiktam51

you have horrible english.

[mcmash82]

my audacity is different... could it be because i have windows 7? i do have 1.2.6

[tiktam51]

Windows 7 support is still provisional. For Windows 7, the developers recommend the latest 1.3.x Beta. Audacity

[MadAtYou6]

it keeps on tellimg me "could not open MP3 encoding library"

[tiktam51]

Have u configured 'Audacity with Lame'

if not watch my video how to configure

[tiktam51]

Suppose the song/speech you recorded from online/website it's volume is low & you want to increase it's volume. Open the aduio in MP3 player and Open 'Audacity' to record again. Click play in audio player and Click 'Record' in 'Audacity' Increase both the Output & Input slider to 0.4 or as per ur choice you will see the effect in graph area and select the volume as per ur choice. When you are satisfied play again and record and save it. The Volume sliders are located below record button.

[tiktam51]

Remember when you save or export mp3 dont' put dash or hash or any other sign it will not save

only write plain letters

[hallbe]

Great tip! I'll give it a try!

[tiktam51]

@hallbe Thanks dear you must lol...