How to record sound with Voice Recorder app on Windows 10
Do you want to record a conversation or podcast? Windows 10 got you covered with the Voice Recorder app.
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On Windows 10, the Voice Recorder app is a quick and convenient solution that anyone can use to record lectures, conversations, interviews, podcasts, and virtually anything else.
Although you can find many other applications with many different features, the free Voice Recorder app included onWindows 10is simple and ships with all the necessary functionalities to record, trim, flag important moments, and share audio tracks.
In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the steps to use the Voice Recorder app on your computer.
How to add Voice Recorder app on Windows 10
Voice Recorder comes installed on Windows 10, but you will have to install it manually if you don’t have it.
To install the app to record voice, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the app will be available from the Start menu to record audio on your desktop or laptop.
How to use Voice Recorder app on Windows 10
On Windows 10, Voice Recorder is a straightforward app. You only needone of the best microphones. The one built-in on your device, the one from a webcam, or any microphone will do just fine for basic recording.
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The instructions below include everything you need to get started recording, listing, and editing sound files.
Record audio
To record audio on Windows 10, make sure the microphone is connected (if applicable), and use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the audio will save automatically using a.m4afile format in the “Sound recordings” folder inside the “Documents” folder.
If you need the best microphone, we recommend the Blue Yeti Nano since it offers good quality sound and a relatively low price.
The Blue Yeti Nano has impressive sound and built quality considering its price. It’s a USB-powered plug-and-play device, and it features no-latency headphone output, headphone volume, and mute button.
Play audio recordings
To play recorded audio tracks on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, click thePausebutton to stop listening or select another recording from the playlist.
Trim audio recording
To trim an audio track after a recording session, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you will end up with a shorter version of the file.
Rename audio files
Although the app saves every recording file automatically, it uses generic names, which are not descriptive enough to keep your recordings organized.
To rename a recording file on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete these steps, the audio file will be saved with the name you specified in the “Sound recording” folder inside the “Documents” folder.
Share audio recording
To share a recording on social media or email, use these steps:
If you have to import the audio file into another project, you do not need to share it. Instead, copy and paste the file from the “Sound recordings” folder to your “Documents” folder or any other location.
How to fix Voice Recorder app problems on Windows 10
In the event that the app is not working, there is likely a problem with the microphone or privacy settings on Windows 10.
Fix Voice Recorder microphone access
To allow the Voice Recorder app to access the microphone, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the app should now be able to record audio from the microphone.
Fix microphone problems
If the app can’t find the microphone, you can use the “Sound” troubleshooter to fix this problem.
To fix microphone problems on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, any problems with the microphone should be resolved, and Voice Recorder should now work correctly.
If the microphone still does not work, check it is connected properly to the computer. In the case that you have multiple microphones, you can use these steps to set the system default. If it is a USB microphone, you can try a different port on the device or USB cable.
In the case that you have a Bluetooth microphone, confirm it appears onSettings>Devices>Bluetooth & other devices. Also, make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device from the settings page. You can learn more about using Bluetoothin this comprehensive guide.
More Windows 10 resources
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
