Voice recording - Revision history

Torley Linden: /* First steps */

2009-10-13T23:49:38Z

First steps

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	I'm (Torley) on a PC running Windows XP with [http://torley.com/how-to-boost-the-mic-volume-on-your-realtek-audio-codec Realtek] onboard sound, and I can enable this by going to Control Panel > Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. In the bottom section, "Record", it appears as "Stereo Mix":		I'm (Torley) on a PC running Windows XP with [http://torley.com/how-to-boost-the-mic-volume-on-your-realtek-audio-codec Realtek] onboard sound, and I can enable this by going to Control Panel > Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. In the bottom section, "Record", it appears as "Stereo Mix":

	[[Image:Torley-Realtek-settings.png~~\|640px~~]]		[[Image:Torley-Realtek-settings.png]]

	If you don't see "Stereo Mix" on a Realtek setup, try clicking the Wrench icon under the "Record" white text. A "Mixer ToolBox" window should come up that allows you to check "Stereo Mix" on, like this:		If you don't see "Stereo Mix" on a Realtek setup, try clicking the Wrench icon under the "Record" white text. A "Mixer ToolBox" window should come up that allows you to check "Stereo Mix" on, like this:

	[[Image:Stereo_mix.png~~\|640px~~]]		[[Image:Stereo_mix.png]]

	<font color="red">'''IMPORTANT:'''</font> If you don't see "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" and your hardware supports it, you may need to manually show it. Here are some pointers:		<font color="red">'''IMPORTANT:'''</font> If you don't see "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" and your hardware supports it, you may need to manually show it. Here are some pointers:

Torley Linden: /* Edit & encode */

2009-10-13T23:49:19Z

Edit & encode

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	I usually go with these settings:		I usually go with these settings:

	[[Image:Torley-CDex-settings.png~~\|640px~~]]		[[Image:Torley-CDex-settings.png]]

	You can go even lower to save further space, like '''64 kbps in mono which is fine for just about any podcast where stereo isn't needed'''. Audiobooks are known to be encoded @ 32 kbps in mono and still sound coherent. It depends on your needs: experiment, trust your ears, and learn what works best for you.		You can go even lower to save further space, like '''64 kbps in mono which is fine for just about any podcast where stereo isn't needed'''. Audiobooks are known to be encoded @ 32 kbps in mono and still sound coherent. It depends on your needs: experiment, trust your ears, and learn what works best for you.

Torley Linden: /* Edit & encode */

2009-10-13T23:48:13Z

Edit & encode

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	I usually go with these settings:		I usually go with these settings:

	[[Image:Torley-CDex-settings.png\|~~256px~~]]		[[Image:Torley-CDex-settings.png\|640px]]

	You can go even lower to save further space, like '''64 kbps in mono which is fine for just about any podcast where stereo isn't needed'''. Audiobooks are known to be encoded @ 32 kbps in mono and still sound coherent. It depends on your needs: experiment, trust your ears, and learn what works best for you.		You can go even lower to save further space, like '''64 kbps in mono which is fine for just about any podcast where stereo isn't needed'''. Audiobooks are known to be encoded @ 32 kbps in mono and still sound coherent. It depends on your needs: experiment, trust your ears, and learn what works best for you.

Torley Linden: /* First steps */

2009-10-13T23:48:07Z

First steps

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	I'm (Torley) on a PC running Windows XP with [http://torley.com/how-to-boost-the-mic-volume-on-your-realtek-audio-codec Realtek] onboard sound, and I can enable this by going to Control Panel > Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. In the bottom section, "Record", it appears as "Stereo Mix":		I'm (Torley) on a PC running Windows XP with [http://torley.com/how-to-boost-the-mic-volume-on-your-realtek-audio-codec Realtek] onboard sound, and I can enable this by going to Control Panel > Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. In the bottom section, "Record", it appears as "Stereo Mix":

	[[Image:Torley-Realtek-settings.png\|~~256px~~]]		[[Image:Torley-Realtek-settings.png\|640px]]

	If you don't see "Stereo Mix" on a Realtek setup, try clicking the Wrench icon under the "Record" white text. A "Mixer ToolBox" window should come up that allows you to check "Stereo Mix" on, like this:		If you don't see "Stereo Mix" on a Realtek setup, try clicking the Wrench icon under the "Record" white text. A "Mixer ToolBox" window should come up that allows you to check "Stereo Mix" on, like this:

	[[Image:Stereo_mix.png\|~~256px~~]]		[[Image:Stereo_mix.png\|640px]]

	<font color="red">'''IMPORTANT:'''</font> If you don't see "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" and your hardware supports it, you may need to manually show it. Here are some pointers:		<font color="red">'''IMPORTANT:'''</font> If you don't see "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" and your hardware supports it, you may need to manually show it. Here are some pointers:

Torley Linden: /* Easy video tutorial */

2009-10-13T23:47:20Z

Easy video tutorial

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	Watch this first, then read on for more details!		Watch this first, then read on for more details!

	~~<videoflash>LylShCJklJI</videoflash>~~		{{KBvideo\|4168867}}

	You can also [~~http~~://~~blog~~.secondlife.com/2008/06/21/record-voice-chat-and-sounds-video-tip-of-the-week-39 see the accompanying blog post].		You can also [https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/features/blog/2008/06/21/record-voice-chat-and-sounds--video-tip-of-the-week-39 see the accompanying blog post].

	== First steps ==		== First steps ==

Radar Masukami: /* Guides */

2009-08-11T07:13:00Z

Guides

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	* '''[http://www.google.com/cse?cx=001010425210852223575%3Ajldmgpuier0&ie=UTF-8&q=record+voice&sa=Search "How to record voice chat" posts from the SLED list]''' - Assorted tips 'n' tricks.		* '''[http://www.google.com/cse?cx=001010425210852223575%3Ajldmgpuier0&ie=UTF-8&q=record+voice&sa=Search "How to record voice chat" posts from the SLED list]''' - Assorted tips 'n' tricks.

			*'''[http://radarmasukami.com/2009/08/sound-effects-through-sl-voice-on-your-mac/ Sound Effects Through SL Voice on Your Mac]''' - Piping audio clips from your Mac into SL through your avatar's voice.

	=== Programs ===		=== Programs ===

Radar Masukami: /* Guides */

2009-07-26T16:55:42Z

Guides

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	* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CEveHXUIE How To Record Second Life Voice on a Mac video tutorial]''' - By Nick Wilson.		* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CEveHXUIE How To Record Second Life Voice on a Mac video tutorial]''' - By Nick Wilson.

	* '''[http://radarmasukami.com/2008/09/19/sl-voice-recording-on-the-mac-final-wrap-up/ SL Voice Recording on the Mac Final Wrap-Up]''' - By Radar Masukami, to replace an older post that was linked to here but no longer exists.

	* '''[http://www.google.com/cse?cx=001010425210852223575%3Ajldmgpuier0&ie=UTF-8&q=record+voice&sa=Search "How to record voice chat" posts from the SLED list]''' - Assorted tips 'n' tricks.		* '''[http://www.google.com/cse?cx=001010425210852223575%3Ajldmgpuier0&ie=UTF-8&q=record+voice&sa=Search "How to record voice chat" posts from the SLED list]''' - Assorted tips 'n' tricks.

Torley Linden: /* More suggestions */

2008-10-13T14:17:44Z

More suggestions

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	* '''[http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wta/ WireTap Anywhere] (US$129, Mac)''' - This application can route sound sources to other applications, so you could use this to record SL audio directly into something like Garageband or Soundtrack Pro.		* '''[http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wta/ WireTap Anywhere] (US$129, Mac)''' - This application can route sound sources to other applications, so you could use this to record SL audio directly into something like Garageband or Soundtrack Pro.

	~~== More suggestions ==~~
	~~'''A simple Alternative - By Belial Foulsbane'''<br />~~
	~~On any windows based system(up to XP, I haven't tried this on Vista. If someone else can verify, please do so),open your "Volume Control", then choose the "Properties" item in the "Options" menu.~~

	Once there, you will see a radio button next to either "Playback" or "Recording". Choose the second if it isn't already chosen. Tick the check box next to "Wave Out Mix", then simply open any recorder and click record. All sounds mapped through the wave out mixer will be recordable here.

	~~In the recording~~
	: Belial, please clarify what this is a "simple alternative" to? Also, looks like you left this unfinished?<font color="#ff0080">'''- [[Image:Torley-favicon.png]] [[User:Torley Linden\|Torley]] on 2008-10-12 @ 10:58 PM PST'''</font>

Torley Linden: /* More suggestions */

2008-10-13T06:06:44Z

More suggestions

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	== More suggestions ==		== More suggestions ==
	'''A simple Alternative - By Belial Foulsbane'''<br />		'''A simple Alternative - By Belial Foulsbane'''<br />
	On any windows based system(up to XP, I ~~— Belial Foulsbane —~~ haven't tried this on Vista. If someone else can verify, please do so),open your "Volume Control", then choose the "Properties" item in the "Options" menu.		On any windows based system(up to XP, I haven't tried this on Vista. If someone else can verify, please do so),open your "Volume Control", then choose the "Properties" item in the "Options" menu.

	Once there, you will see a radio button next to either "Playback" or "Recording". Choose the second if it isn't already chosen. Tick the check box next to "Wave Out Mix", then simply open any recorder and click record. All sounds mapped through the wave out mixer will be recordable here.		Once there, you will see a radio button next to either "Playback" or "Recording". Choose the second if it isn't already chosen. Tick the check box next to "Wave Out Mix", then simply open any recorder and click record. All sounds mapped through the wave out mixer will be recordable here.

Torley Linden: /* Programs */

2008-10-13T06:03:26Z

Programs

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	* '''[http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wiretap/ WireTap Studio] (US$69, Mac)''' - Some say this is an even easier way to record on a Mac.		* '''[http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wiretap/ WireTap Studio] (US$69, Mac)''' - Some say this is an even easier way to record on a Mac.

	* '''[http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wta/ WireTap Anywhere] (US$~~120~~, Mac)''' - This application can route sound sources to other applications, so you could use this to record SL audio directly into something like Garageband or Soundtrack Pro.		* '''[http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wta/ WireTap Anywhere] (US$129, Mac)''' - This application can route sound sources to other applications, so you could use this to record SL audio directly into something like Garageband or Soundtrack Pro.

	== More suggestions ==		== More suggestions ==