How Can I Record My Voice On My Computer?

[my benny rai]

I have tried two micrphones and have tried to use MS Sound Recorder and my Creative software to record my voice but no luck. I want to save my voice in .wav or MP3 files.

What could I be doing wrong?

[Jing-jo]

I have tried two micrphones and have tried to use MS Sound Recorder and my Creative software to record my voice but no luck. I want to save my voice in .wav or MP3 files.

What could I be doing wrong?

it may be that you dont have the microphone enabled in your sound devices properties

I had similar problem before i realised

hope this helps

[rak sa_ngop]

I like to use Audacity (free download for basic version) for audio recordings because of its editing capabilities, You can cut out all the crap. Output in .wav or mp3.

[Crossy]

it may be that you dont have the microphone enabled in your sound devices properties

There is also a "20dB Gain" check box in the "Advanced" section of "Recording Controls", check it to get more volume (with it unchecked you may not hear any recorded sound at all).

[my benny rai]

How do I enable the microphone in my sound devices properties? This may be the problem.

I also heard that Creative software is supposed to acknowledge that you have a mic plugged in but I have not seen that happen.

I checked my 20db Gain and it is already checked.

Help!

[sabajja]

Remember, the MS Sound Recorder only activates the microphone while recording (The red button).

Just blowing into the mic while not recording, and you wont hear squat !

[my benny rai]

I know that much, thanks, sabjja.

Anyone with more helpful suggestions?

How can I enable my microphone in the sound device properties?

[Crossy]

How can I enable my microphone in the sound device properties?

Open 'volume control'

Select 'recording' in properties

Make sure the microphone 'select' box is checked.

Note: You can only select one input at once, also turn the level right up.

[my benny rai]

Did it. Still nothing.

[Crossy]

Did it. Still nothing.

Dumb question, you are actually plugged into the microphone input arn't you? and the mic doesn't have a 'mute' switch that's in the muted position?

I know, but someone's got to ask